Contrave for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 3)

• Jas...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 30, 2019

"I started Contrave back in February 2019. I have been taking it ever since. I did, at first, get bad headaches when I first started taking the full dose so I backed off and took the smaller dose a week longer, which helped a ton. I eat smaller portions now since taking Contrave, and I do get full faster. My cravings are less, but I do get them occasionally, not bad though. I rarely snack. It's October now, so I've been taking it for over 8 months, and I have lost 50 lbs so far. I'm sure if I would stick to a strict diet and exercise, it probably would have come off faster, but my calorie intake is a lot less so it's coming off just fine for me. For me, it's working great."

• Mol...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 12, 2024

"Contrave has been a huge success for me. I've always been an emotional eater and could not turn down cravings. It was significantly worse after pregnancy. I started at 193 in June 2023, and I am down to 140 as of February 2024. I'm full with small meals and do not experience intense cravings anymore. I still enjoy my favorite foods, but I'm satisfied with a much smaller portion. I did experience pretty intense nausea for about 2 weeks when I started. It went away by the time I was at a full dose."

• Jea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2024

"I have been taking Contrave since October 24 because I had 16 lbs to lose for the past year and couldn’t get the weight off because of cravings for everything and anything. When I started, I expected it to miraculously make me not hungry and lose weight right away like I read in some of the reviews. I stuck with it and took it as prescribed, still, very little was coming off. I did put in a little more exercising and drank more water, but still only losing 0.6 or 0.8 lbs a week. I stubbornly would not give in and continued, then it happened, I didn’t crave junk food anymore and I ate only until I was satisfied, not stuffed like I used to do. Then I started to lose a pound a week. This might not sound like much from reading the other reviews, but it was amazing to me because my cravings were gone, plus, I can’t stand eating anything sweet. It made me nauseous, so for me, that was wonderful. Once I started taking 4 pills, the weight has been coming off. Lost 13 lbs, so grateful."

• jer...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 8, 2024

"So I started Contrave on March 2nd, and today it is June 8th. I have gone from 250 lbs to 210 lbs. Contrave gave me more energy and less of an appetite. I walked on a treadmill at an average of 3.2 for 45 min, 5 days a week, so I am very happy with the results."

• CAR...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 16, 2019

"I have been on Contrave since the middle of May. In 2 months, I have lost 28 lbs and going strong. I no longer snack between meals and I am able to step away from the dinner table after one plate of food. I am not just taking the pills alone, I am also walking on a daily basis up to 15,000 steps and pushing myself twice a week to 25,000 steps. I have no issue with this medication and would recommend it with a balanced diet and exercise."

• Pea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 14, 2020

"I have been on Contrave for about 6 weeks, and I have lost 17 lbs. I'm just starting to feel nauseated during the day and during workouts. I'll continue for another week and see what happens. I think I'm going to go back to 2 in the morning and 1 in the afternoon."

• Los...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 24, 2024

"I've been using Contrave for 8 weeks. I started at 285 lb and I am down to 244 lb as of today. I've gone from pant size 48 to 42. I changed the doses, I started with 1 pill per day for 3 weeks, then changed to 2 pills in the morning and 2 pills at night. Beware, it does have side effects. The first 3 weeks, I felt a little dizzy at first, but now all side effects are gone."

• Har...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 14, 2020

"I am a 50-year-old male. I started Contrave 4 weeks ago and have lost 10 kg. It causes some side effects, like a fuzzy head and a funny taste in your mouth initially. Sometimes I have a funny frontal headache. It has improved my mood and made me able to walk past food without stopping. I take snacks to eat during the day but usually don’t even touch them. I have been able to drop my cals to 1600-1800/day. It’s also had an incredible effect on my libido and performance. My wife is loving it. It is not a miracle drug. You still have to work hard but it certainly helps a lot."

• Sta...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2020

"I am just shy of being on Contrave for 4 weeks. Taking 4 pills a day. I have been having horrible dreams!!! Every night. Camped with a friend and she said it was like I was fighting something in my sleep. Not an issue prior. Anyone else? I want to see this though."

• Jim...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 1, 2021

"I had the Gastric bypass in December of 01. I was a KFC biscuit short of 400 lbs. The lowest I became was around 240, and my weight fluctuated between that and 260. I was asked by my VA dietitian if I would like to try something to take off some additional weight. I was placed on the Contrave Medication. When I started (Sep 2020), I was 255. I weighed in this morning (NO JOKE) 225. I am actually the same weight I was at when I was playing college ball in the Midwest. To be honest, if we did not have the stupid restrictions about going to a gym (CA), I feel I can get down to my army wrestling weight of 220. Normally, a person will consume food when the body says 'Oh, That Looks good.' Contrave allows me to keep on a steady eating regiment. I noticed that I can eat the things I like to eat, yet not have that binge button go off in my head. So!!! It worked for me, if you are disciplined enough, it will work for you! One side effect! It will plug you up, so drink lots of water!"

• Lat...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 29, 2023

"I left a previous review in July of 23 and at that point lost 20 lbs. I have lost an additional 25 lbs up to date today. I started at 218 and now am at a healthy 176. I have been able to control my eating. I don't feel starved or deprived, and to be honest, I do work out frequently, but I have not changed much about my diet. I still eat foods I enjoy, just only in moderation. The medicine will not allow you to overeat. I feel so full, so fast. I can't eat half of what I used to consume in one sitting, and I am still taking Contrave right now. I do not have any other side effects besides constipation, and you can take OTC fixes for that. If you decide to drink, just prepare for a killer hangover... gosh, it's the worst, but I do drink in moderation sometimes with little to no effect. It also treats depression, which I suffer from as well. I am getting double effect from Contrave. I love it and would recommend this if everything else has failed. This is the longest I have kept the weight off."

• Foo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 11, 2025

"I have been taking Contrave for about 6 months, I am about to start my 3rd bottle. I was suggested this medication by my nurse practitioner when my insurance wouldn't cover weight loss injections. My starting weight was 215 at 5'4. I never understood why I struggled so badly with my weight, I really didn't eat that much, I thought. I was wrong, and this medication made me see what I had been so blind to for 30 years: I was obsessed with food. I still have food noise, but it's not as loud, and I can let it pass. In the past, if I had to run an errand, before I left, I was checking out what restaurants were nearby, seeing who had the most amount of food for the least amount of money. Traveling to a new place, checking out who has the best hamburger, etc. On this medication, I am not getting pleasure from eating, it is just a thing I have to do because I get hungry sometimes. It's not a hobby. I've lost 30 lbs. I can't take more than 2 a day, or I feel suicidal though."

• sha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 18, 2014

"I am on my second month of Contrave and I am down 18 lbs. I follow a lower carb diet and exercise about 2-3 times a week. First medicine that has helped me lose. I normally lose and gain back due to hormone issues, but this actually works! I would recommend to anyone."

• Add...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 24, 2021

"So far so good! Started on July 21st, 2021. Three days in, no side effects. I already am feeling my appetite becoming less. Had a challenge tonight going out for supper with a large group and had amazing control with appetizers - could stop at one taste of pizza bread, potato skin, and one grab at nachos. I also ordered a starter Caesar salad and could only eat half. I have never had this much control when eating out and seriously wasn’t hungry but was still satisfied. This is with one morning dose. I didn’t expect it to kick in so soon as many reviews said week 2. Will write in again when I hit week one and weight loss…fingers crossed with peri-menopause I struggle to drop weight even when eating clean. This will definitely support my eating habits if this continues!"

• One...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 20, 2023

"I’m 45 and either just don’t have the metabolism anymore or my hormonal changes are hindering weight loss. I exercise, diet, fast, and still my weight steadily creeps up or remains at a standstill each month. I’ve been on Contrave for just over a month now. I took it exactly as prescribed, and I’m now on two pills morning and night. The first couple of weeks I didn’t really have many side effects, initially, the dry mouth was a nuisance but tolerable. Once I reached the full dose, I would say the nausea is worse. Initially, it was random, but now it’s almost all day. I’m not vomiting and can eat, but I just feel sick throughout the day. Keeping busy and working helps deter the awareness of it, but it’s there. Happily, I have lost nearly 15 pounds. It does reduce cravings and generally feeling hungry, but right now the nausea is enough to make me not eat! I’ll stick with it for now…"

• txt...
• April 26, 2017

"This is an update to my previous review. I have now been on Contrave for three months, and in that time I have lost 35 lbs (goal is 130 lbs total). The first two weeks were horrible, then the side effects subsided. When I consciously watch my diet, I lose very steadily. Even if I don't, I usually lose 2 lbs a week. My life before Contrave was constantly thinking about food, snacking, and looking for the next 'fix.' Now I get hungry, but not famished. I can eat when I am hungry and rely on my body to give me cues- before, that was a foreign concept to me. For once, I feel like I am in control and that I can see this through to the end, and get to a healthy weight, which I have never been able to do. If you are obese, consider it."

• Sam...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 16, 2019

"Contrave is not a magic weight loss pill. It is a tool to help you lose weight, but you have to commit to a different lifestyle, which includes some kind of exercise and dietary changes. When I first went on Contrave, I was a little nauseous and my appetite was greatly diminished. I lost a few pounds at first, but it wasn't until I started moving that the weight came off. I started by just walking a few blocks and over 4 months built up to full workouts at the gym. I also ate better and less. I have now been on Contrave 1 1/2 years and I have lost a little more than 50 pounds. I went from 211 lbs to 158 lbs, and I have kept it off. I worry that I might gain weight if I stop taking it, but with all of the changes I have made to live a healthy lifestyle, I shouldn't gain much. Nonetheless, I will stay on the medication as long as it is safe to do so. Contrave didn't make me lose weight. It gave me the jumpstart I needed to begin a weight loss regime."

• Lyd...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2020

"Started Contrave a week ago - 1 tablet in the morning. Only side effect was got a bit of a headache for the first two days, doubled my water consumption to approximately 4-5 liters a day and no more headaches. Prior to Contrave, I was addicted to all sweets, especially chocolate, drank sugary drinks, was a constant snacker and overeater. I do not crave these things anymore which feels amazing. Within a week, I have more energy, feel better about myself, and have gained the confidence to beat my food addictions. Week 2 starts tomorrow. My starting weight is 95 kg with a BMI of 37. Haven’t weighed in yet, however, can feel a slight difference in the tightness of my clothes."

• Emm...
• February 1, 2015

"I've been taking Contrave for a week now. I'm down 6 lbs. My appetite is curbed, and I only crave water. I have put together a workout plan I do every day to help. Yesterday, I didn't drink enough water during the day, and I was sick to my stomach. As long as you stay hydrated, it's great."

• Buc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 19, 2019

"I have now been using it for almost 6 months and it definitely works! I lost 15 lbs in the first couple of months without dieting or exercising. I haven't felt motivated to go into diet mode, so I can lose more, but Contrave has helped tremendously with overeating. I am pretty much eating whatever I want, but I feel full very quickly. I have not put any weight back on, and it's likely because I finally have portion control. Here is my advice to any newbies beginning this med based on my experience: The first few days I felt incredibly nauseous. Don't try to eat your normal diet and typical portion sizes. Doing that will probably make you feel very sick! Eat very light meals and very small portions. Although you're supposed to increase the dose until eventually you're taking 4 pills a day, I never took that many. I've found that if I take my first dose with a morning snack and a second dose late in the afternoon, that pretty much keeps my appetite at bay all day."

• Els...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 21, 2023

"Absolutely fantastic. I have been on this for about 3 1/2 months. I've lost 30 pounds, and with virtually no side effects. I did have insomnia when I first bumped up to 4 pills a day, but I cut back to 3 and more gradually increased to 4. It makes my food obsession and cravings disappear. I just can't believe how great it is. I must admit that I am a bit worried about what happens when I meet my goal weight. Will it all come back on?"

• T L...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 7, 2017

"My Dr prescribed Contrave for me in October 2016. I waited about a week to start them as I was a little nervous about the side effects, and the cost was very high. Anyway, I began a week later, and as of now, a little over two months later, I have lost 20 lbs. So far, it's working, and my side effects were minimal. Hopefully, it will continue this way."

• Lat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 6, 2023

"I was very scared to try this medication. I had tried Adipex and had success on it, but I gained a lot of it back once I came off of it. My doctor recommended we try Contrave. I am not going to say you won't experience many of the normal reported side effects, but the most I experienced was intense tiredness for two weeks and sometimes headaches. I can say that I have lost 20 lbs in about 6 weeks. The side effects have gone away (except for a headache here and there), and I really like how it suppressed my appetite so I don't feel like I'm starving myself. I only dislike that you can't enjoy an occasional cocktail, but I'm willing to not drink so I can dump this extra weight. So far so good, I am going to continue until I drop another 20 lbs and hopefully keep it off this time. Good luck everyone!"

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2025

"Love this weight loss tablet! I have lost 15 kg in 5 months. I have had very little side effects, being dry mouth. I can sleep and function on these tablets. I feel so much more confident, I'm getting great comments from people telling me how amazing I look, even asking me what my secret is! I started at 95.9 kg, now at 80.4 kg. Makes me feel fuller and definitely eat less."

• Hea...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 11, 2018

"Update: 47-year-old female, 5 ft 3 in. Starting weight: 221.6 lbs on April 8, 2017. It makes me mad to see people call these 'trash, paid-for reviews'. Personally, I was sitting on the exam table in my doctor's office with tears rolling down my face, telling him I felt like I was 'stacked on top of myself' (fat rolls). He told me my blood work showed prediabetes. I had seen the Contrave commercials and asked for it. Today, I am 176.6 lbs and down from a size 18 jeans to a 12. All with no real exercise. Just Contrave. It works for me, it is a lifestyle change and a commitment. I LOVE the way I look in my new clothes. THAT'S why I stay committed. HAPPY JOURNEY !!!"