"i did very well taking tenuate and lost over 50 lbs.  it gave me more energy to exercise, less of an appetite, and generally more hope to get my weight regulated.  i didn&#039;t experience any negative side effects. however, when i stopped taking the pills, i slowly put the weight back on.  almost all of it. it&#039;s devastating. i don&#039;t think it should be a short-term solution."