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The magnitude of increased weight loss of drug-treated patients over placebo-treated patients averages some fraction of a pound a week. However, individual weight loss may vary substantially from patient to patient.

Medication is habit forming. You can become physically and psychologically dependent on this medication, and withdrawal effects may occur if you stop taking it suddenly after several weeks of continuous use. Talk to your doctor about stopping this medication gradually.

You may not be able to take Medication, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

Studies do not permit conclusions as to the relative importance of the drug and non-drug factors on weight loss. The natural history of obesity is measured in years, whereas most studies cited are restricted to a few weeks duration; thus, the total impact of drug-induced weight loss over that of diet alone is unknown.

Talk to your doctor about stopping this medication gradually. Do not crush, chew, or open any "once-daily" Medication tablets or capsules. Swallow them whole.