Ironically, I have gone off this medication since I posted. I have already noticed a substantial decrease in my sweet and carb cravings. I feel better about myself because i am not eating all the time. It's sad that a medication that helps you also has to cause such bad weight gain. I will need to monitor the increased possibility of restricting again. I am enjoying cooking more because I have more patience and take the time to prepare healthy foods, which is what I actually like to eat when I am not on this medication. I am enjoying my herb garden in preparing my meals. Before when I was on the medication, I would come home and just stuff anything in my mouth and continue snacking until I went to bed. i will see my doctor next week and we can see how things are going off the medication.