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Contrave - Has anyone been experiencing bad dreams since taking the medicine?
I have been having bad nights sleep. I was wondering if anyone was having bad dreams and not just insomnia. They are really annoying.
Anyone else notice ear ringing on Contrave?
My ears are ringing and have been since I started on the med. Very annoying. Anyone else have this?
Contrave - Has anyone felt more hungry?
This is day three and it seems like I'm feeling more hungry. I feel fine, no side affects. Only the first day I had a weird felling headache. I'm just hungry.
Contrave dose times?
Hey all... Ive been on Contrave for a week now. I am about to start my 2nd week where I take one pill in the pm. What times are yall taking for pills in the pm... Like afternoonish or night time. I take my morning dose around 7am. Thanks:)
I've been on Contrave about 3 months and only thing I've been losing is my hair?
I was on phentermine and lost about 20lbs. My doctor switched me to contrave as well because it? seemed I had hit a plateau. I've been on contrave for about 3 months now and now weight loss. I've been exercising and eating right, so if any one has any suggestions, I'd really... read more
Contrave - When you eat greasy foods does it make you sick?
I've been on this medicine for a week, I have way more energy and I have to remind my self to eat, but I ate a piece of fried chicken yesterday and I thought I was gonna die, tonight I had a slice of pizza for dinner and I'm feeling the same way. If I eat grilled chicken on the George... read more
I am very tired since starting Contrave, Is this a side effect?
I have been using it for about 5 weeks now and am experiencing some of the common side effects, dizziness, nausea, etc. I don't think it's causing depression but I am not sure if I would know exactly what to look for because I have never been depressed. I just can't seem to get... read more
Any long time Contrave consumers experience the medicine stop working?
I have been on Contrave since February 2015 and in the last two months it hasnt been working. I have a history of binge eating and got up to 196. I started Contrave and the cravings stopped! I lost 46 pounds by August 2015 and kept it off until March/April 2016. I am now up 9 pounds. No change in... read more
Taking Contrave. When does the weight loss begin?
I have been on Contrave for 4.5 weeks and up to 2 pulls twice a day and haven't seen any results. I've been eating less and doing cardio as well as working out. Is this normal or does the weight loss come after a certain time frame - I have little side effects so I'm not sure what is... read more
Contrave - Hi there! Looking for others like me on the journey!?
On day 11 of Contrave, 2 pills a day. At first I was taking the Contrave with Flexeril, and it made me feel really bad. Once I stopped the Flexeril I have been better. Some side effects I notice this week are occasional fogginess/dizziness and headache, dry mouth, rapid heartbeat (in stressful... read more
Dose contrave help with energy?
I have no motivation. I think a lot of my problem is I can't lose weight because I can't get off the couch. I'm not a big eater I definitely eat all the wrong things but when it comes to eating I don't really over do it. I'm starting contrave tomorrow and in reading the... read more
Any advice for someone who is considering taking Contrave?
I am considering starting Contrave! I want to lose weight especially by July! I just need some input and advice how to lose weight successfully with Contrave? I have weighed the heaviest I’ve been! I tried Nutrisystem and Weight Watchers. They didn’t work for me. Nutrisystem w got way... read more
Contrave and fatigue- when does the energy kick in?
I’ve been on this for almost 3 weeks and have been very fatigued. I am usually very tired as it is due to my thyroid being removed and basically having zero metabolism and energy. My thyroid medication hasn’t been working for me and still trying to figure it out. I was told this should... read more
Has anyone thought about what happens when we stop taking this drug?
I am worried because I have read such bad things about withdrawal from bupropion. I have heard that weight can pile back on, even when continuing to eat healthy. Because I am susceptible to occasional bouts of depression and anxiety, and I am worried that withdrawing from this drug might really set... read more
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