I took it pre- band and it had bad side effects!! I was nervous, jittery, and had no sex drive, but it gave me a great buzz! I had a lot more energy, so I stayed on it for about 12 months. I lost 35 pounds in about a year. After finding out from my doctor that my B/P was elevated and I had to have another medication added, I stopped taking it. It is not supposed to be "addictive", but I sure craved it for a few weeks after my last dose.

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banded 11/03/05
Dr. James Smith
Pueblo, CO
start weight 270
4/15/07 current wgt 190