I started it a week ago, one 800mg twice a day. Have lost a pound. Noted to cause some gas, bloating and mild cramps, nothing major, but a bout of very loose, almost yellow colored stools that appeared "oily" for want of a better word. As a nurse, I believes this helps the liver metabolize the fat in our diets, decrease fat absorption, and lower insulin/sugar levels. This may be the dizzy part some are feeling. My BP is a little lower than my norm, so I may be able to back off some of my meds if it drops further. As with any drug, GI side effects are common, and I am hoping they lessen as time goes on.
I started it a week ago, one 800mg twice a day. Have lost a pound. Noted to cause some gas, bloating and mild cramps, nothing major, but a bout of very loose, almost yellow colored stools that...
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