obesity
"I have completed 7 weeks on this medication.  Side effects are dry mouth at night and profuse sweating of my head with minor exertion.  No big deal!  $90 a month.  The literature says to give it 16 weeks.  I started at 233lb and now I'm 212lb.  I notice I don't snack mindlessly. I don't reach for a second helping. I am watching carbs because my A1c is 6.3.  During the first several weeks I didn't see much weight change. I think it takes time.  I am very please and I know my doctor will be!!"