"it took several solid weeks to really integrate and start consistently working, but it really works for me. i&#039;ve lost about 5 pounds in 8 weeks, so about a half pound a week. i am overjoyed at that pace, its not too fast and i can just live and ignore it. i&#039;ve taken maybe 4 other meds for weight loss and this one is by far and away the most gentle. i was a little groggy for a couple of weeks but it passed.  i take one first thing in the morning and one about 3 in the afternoon. the effect is subtle, i don&#039;t push food away, but if i eat slowly i get full faster. i still have make good choices but it removes the ravenous feeling."