"i am 24, 5&#039;9&quot; and at 282 i&#039;m the biggest i&#039;ve ever been. i started taking this medication (phentermine ) on monday 4/11/16. for four days i only took half a pill, today is my first whole pill. so far my appetite and cravings are gone, which i have to force myself to eat on account of my diabetes. i am on 2 different medications for my diabetes, one for acid reflux and one for depression. i&#039;m doing great, with only taking a half pill for four days i&#039;ve lost 2  pounds. i&#039;ve started some small exercises and eating better. i can&#039;t wait to see what happens now that i take a whole one. i&#039;m really hoping in the end i don&#039;t have to take anymore medications."