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    Condition: Adjunct Treatment of Obesity in a Comprehensive Weight Reduction Regimen
    2/23/2014 11:42:15 PM

    Reviewer: KC, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    This has been life changing! For the first time in my life I do not feel like food and what I am going to eat next is controlling my life. I started seven months ago and have lost sixty pounds. But greater than that is my energy level and I am not hungry or craving food. I am eating and choosing healthy foods. It has changed my mind....I feel like a thin person now when it comes to food. I me ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Adjunct Treatment of Obesity in a Comprehensive Weight Reduction Regimen
    6/22/2013 10:50:52 AM

    Reviewer: lloydscan, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I was on this combo for nearly 9 months. In the end I had two to three or so hours sleep a night. Heart palpitations. I was uncharacteristically agressive, very moody and in the end suffering from depression. I also put on weight after losing more than 100 lbs of weight through a no sugar diet. I was told this combo of drug wouyld help me lose a bit more and help my weight stay off. It nearl ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Adjunct Treatment of Obesity in a Comprehensive Weight Reduction Regimen
    5/20/2013 4:12:28 PM

    Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I have been on these two medications since January 26 2013 under doctor supervision and have added exercise and calorie adjustments as well. I have been very successful so far and continue to lose weight and see results. I feel as though it is truly helping me to change my life.

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