"this medicine is amazing. i was on the medication &quot;adipex&quot; for 3 months - and that is the legal limit and in 6 months i can go back on that medication.  my doctor was thorough in giving me options - we jointly decided on belviq.  my doctor warned me i would not lose weight as quickly as i had on adipex.  so far, i am still losing 3-4 pounds a week with belviq. i have lost 32 pounds with adipex and another 6 pounds in two weeks on belviq. i am totally satisfied and no side effects.  it is worth what i am paying."