Contrave Questions (Page 7)

How long does it take to start working - Contrave?

I am on day 10, I have yo-yo’d the same 3lb. As per my usual habit, so I am frustrated & thinking this is not going to work for me. I have noted dry mouth & occasional nausea. Controls appetite fairly well. I am perimenopausal & I eat fairly healthy & workout 5 days a week. I... read more

What if you are taking Wellbutrin for anxiety? Does that affect using Contrave for weight loss?

I am currently taking Wellbutrin for anxiety/depression. Could I still take Contrave for weight loss?

How long does it take to start seeing results with Contrave?

I have been taking Contrave for 4 weeks. Started my 5th week today July 18, 2021. So far I experienced a little headache at the first week, no side effects on my 2 to 3rd weeks. My fourth week started feeling stomach pain, very mild. Now I'm at my fifth week and I have not seen any changes on... read more

Naltrexone and bupropion how do you take them separately?

I was prescribed both naltrexone 50mg and bupropion XL 150mg but all they told me was take one a day. Do I take them together in the morning, at night or separate times? I really need help because I don’t want to take them incorrectly. Thanks

Is this normal? I’m kind of worried?

I am in week 3 of Contrave, I was feeling good until a few days ago I started experiencing severe nausea and dizziness, especially after eating, today it got even worse, I feel tired and weak, my head hurts, nausea goes and comes but I’ve been in bed all day, I’m kinda scared and... read more

Does the bad anxiety eventually go away?

I’m wondering if anyone having bad anxiety on Contrave kept taking it and had the anxiety eventually go away. I’m not experiencing any of the other side effects.

Does anyone have headaches with Contrave?

I started taking Contrave 5 days ago. On day 4 & 5 I noticed i have been having extremely wicked headaches and pressure at the back of my head. When i bend down, the pressure and pain at the back of my head feels like it is moving to the front of my head and is a constant throbbing type... read more

I was told to take, my morning dose with dry toast. Does everyone do this?

New and nervous about the high fat meal with Contrave?

I just started Contrave 4 days ago. I only take 1 pill at night, that's the long term plan. I have an event coming up and the meal will be higher in fat than I normally eat. I will be eating it before my scheduled time to take the pill. I am really nervous because of the seizure warning. I... read more

Contrave - What time of morning and evening are you taking the dosage? Before breakfast or after?

... Evening?

Could someone please help me with a meal plan while taking Contrave? Breakfast, Lunch, Snack,?

Could someone please help me with a meal plan while taking Contrave? Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, Dinner? I am needing some examples/starting plan! Please help me!!

Contrave - Has anyone experienced menstrual changes such as spotting?

Started Contrave April 1st and have had spotting every other day or so, no cramping. Has anyone else experienced this?

Does contrave work better after you have started the full dosage for a few weeks?

I am just starting the full dosage this week. I have only lost between 5-10 pounds and that was within the first couple of weeks. Just wondering if it will get better. I can tell it helps some with cravings and I am eating less... just seems like the scale isn't budging.

Contrave - On day 2 - headaches kicked in today?

Tonight the headache came. I was shocked by how badly the headaches were. I very quickly found my water and put about 6 Tylenol’s in my mouth. How long do these last? It wasn’t like a migraine, but oh my gosh, the light did make it worse. Will these go away soon. I’m only... read more

Would Contrave gives me a false result on drug screening?

Anyone has had a drug screening while on Contrave. Have to take a drug yes tomorrow. Please help!