After lots of research, I bought it at a local health food store. The particular brand I selected is "Source Naturals" (http://www.sourcenaturals.com/products/GP1815.html). I have used their products before and I trust them as a company. Plus, it was one of the brands mentioned in one of the articles I read (http://altmedicine.about.com/od/popularhealthdiets/a/hoodia1_2.htm).
These are solid pills that are 20:1. It isn't cheap, but I'm very happy with them so far! I've stopped obsessing about food, but I still have an appetite when it is meal time. No cramps or other side effects. Since my bowel movements were never regular to begin with (I'm a D and C), I can't really say if this has effected them or not. On the other hand, I'm not running to the potty with a case of D! 
There are brands that are FDA regulated now, but there are still quite a few that are not. I didn't check to see if Source Naturals is one of them, but I do know that they have lawyers that keep them in FDA compliance.
Talk to your local health food store to see what they have to say about the product and brand before you buy any herbal supplement. Getting the inside info from some one you know and trust is always a great way to decide upon a product.
Thank you all for the support! I'll let you know how things go.
~ Lisa
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