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    Condition: Overweight
    10/31/2018 11:31:43 AM

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

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I started on 8/9/18 weighing in at 213lbs and I am 5'6. As of today 10/31/18, I now weigh 182lbs. I have lost a total of 31 lbs. I do not eat as much anymore. I have not exercised since I've started taking this medication. My goal is to get to 160lbs. The only side effect is that I get dry mouth, so I constantly drinking water. Because I am constantly drinking water it keeps me full throug ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Overweight
    10/18/2018 8:37:53 AM

    Reviewer: 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I am 5'4 my start weight was 184. I have been on this med for 1 week and am down to 175. I keep track of my calories, do mini daily work outs at home and walk about 15-20 mins when ever possible. I take it early in the a.m eat breakfast about an hour later, something really light, salads for lunch and less than a 400 cal dinner. fruit snacking a couple times a day. overall less than 1000 ca ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Overweight
    10/11/2018 6:12:52 PM

    Reviewer: Preta , 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 2

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    This medication has worked for me.

    Condition: Overweight
    9/18/2018 11:13:46 PM

    Reviewer: Hoopmom, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 2

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 2

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    I am 5â??5â? 198 lbs. Iâ??ve been taking it for one month with no side effects which Is good BUT Iâ??ve only lost 3 pounds!!!! Whatâ??s wrong??? I eat eggs for breakfast take a pill 35.7 1 Hour later salad for lunch and a good dinner NO SNACKING.... I am not sure why I canâ??t loose the weight! ANY INFO WILL HELP anyone else having this problem.... feeling defe ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Overweight
    8/28/2018 10:07:49 AM

    Reviewer: 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I am 33 year old male 5ft 10 inc starting weight was 236, started taking Phentermine 17 mg 12 days ago and already lost 21 pounds (215) my goal is to get to 185. The only side effect I have is dry mouth (so I am drinking upwords of 120 fl oz of water every day).

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