"it&#039;s not true what they say about only taking it for a few weeks. i have been taking it for almost 2 years. i got off it for two months and i noticed i was hungrier. in fact i was so hungry i gained 7lbs those two months. then i re-started the pill and lost the weight again. i lost a total of 90lbs and maintained them since starting the tenuate and exercise. i eat the same foods but smaller portions and exercise 4-5 times a week. i am now slowly decreasing my strength but to be honest i&#039;m afraid to be completely off it. might be more of a mental thing. i never had any side effects and see my doctor every 3 months for a blood pressure check and every 6 months for blood work to make sure it hasn&#039;t affected my liver/kidneys. i would recommend this medication anytime."