Does anyone else feel anxious and chest pains when taking Contrave?

I had to stop the first week I started taking 2. I had such a horrible feeling of dread. Such a shame as it was the first thing I tried that actually worked.

I had been on contrave for a month and couldn't stand it anymore. I'm so sad because I thought it would give me a nice boost with my weightloss. When I finally was on the full dose for a week ... I couldn't concentrate on anything and my anxiety was through the roof and I was also depressed at the same time!!! I called my doc ASAP and it took a week to wean off of it. I couldnt get off of it fast enough!!

I'm almost done with my second week (1pill in am and 1 in pm), and the last two nights I have had difficulty getting to sleep. My heart is racing and shortly after I fell asleep, I would suddenly wake and feel as though my heart stopped. It's been awful, and I'm not sure what the cause is. I see the other posts, and the first night this happened I had 2 cans of sparkling water!! I usually only drink plain water. I'm supposed to increase dose in 2 days, I am a little worried. What time of day does everyone take their pills? Thanks in advance.

If you are drinking caffeine that is probably what's causing it. Also the sparkling waters also make me nervous. Now I drink decaf coffee, water w/lemon and tea. For some reason tea does not bother me if I just drink a glass of it.

This is the end of my second month on Contrave. The first month went very well, I lost weight and stopped smoking a win-win. But this month I've experienced anxiety and suspicion. I've almost ruined my relationship with my bf. I don't know what to do now. Sounds like from the previous posts that this maybe common.

I was taking Contrave for approximately 3 months. I started experiencing terrible anxiety and no appetite at all. The weight lose was great. 24 lbs. But the anxiety scared me so I stopped taking it. However, two weeks later and I'm still anxious and still not much of an appetite.
When does the medication wear off!!! How long after stopping the medication will these symptoms last?

I have been on Contrave for about 6 weeks. My first week I definitely had some side effects similar to what you are experiencing. Additionally, I was very restless at night. But that has pretty much worn off. Occasionally, I will have a moment of panicky feelings, but it swiftly goes away. And I sometimes have a bit of nausea, but again, the goes away within about an hour or so.
Having said all that, the side effects have never felt in any way serious and I am extremely pleased that I've been on this. It has helped me even more than I had hoped. The ability to say, I've had enough, and not over-indulge and not even finish all the food on my plate has been incredible. My desire to drink alcohol has dropped, as well. So far, I am down 15 pounds and it has been (almost) effortless.
Thing is, side effects may be different for different people, so you should always listen to your body. If it feels wrong, don't do it.

Yes first day within 3 hrs feel shaky anxious and slight pain in chest...

The side effects will hopefully wear off over time. I still have headache off and on, irritable, and some stomach upset but not all the time. I still feel like I want to eat but when I go to the frig I stand and stare and nothing appeals to me. We went out to eat on Saturday night. For the first time in my entire life, I took one bite out of a hamburger and never took another. I just did not CARE about it. Took it home in a go box and my husband ate it the next day. I think this must be how "normal " people feel about food but I'm not sure. Contrave seems to block the cravings and the pleasure of food. I've been eating salads with tuna, protein drinks, etc. I am very hopeful.

Yes. I felt super anxious on it. I had 3 panic attacks in less than a week and I Never get those. I also had trouble focusing my eyes on the computer screen or a paper in front of me. I called my doctor about my side effects and she told me to stop taking it. It did seem to work for weight loss but I was too miserable to enjoy the small success. I ended up lasting 5 days on Contrave.

I have been taking Contrave for only 3 days now. While I don't feel anxious I do feel tightness in my chest (chest pain). This really worries me and its hard to find many posts about this drug. I have no history of HBP.
I did notice while being on this medication anytime after I eat I feel extremely sleepy!! Does this happen to anyone else?

Hi Laura, I have had this same problem since taking Contrave. I find myself clenching my jaw more so during the day, not sure if I am doing it in my sleep. I also feel that my stress level has not been any different. I am hoping that this is a temporary side effect and will subside shortly. I know how you feel, it is uncomfortable. I have just finished my third week of Contrave and am happy with my results so far.

I've been on Contrave for five weeks now and am very happy with the results, BUT I have noticed the last couple of weeks (probably since I started 2 in am, 2 in pm), I've had some anxiety and feel a little jittery at times. I've also noticed I clench my jaw a lot and have to make a conscious effort to relax my jaw. Anyone else experience that?? I saw some people post that their se's eventually subside, so I am hoping thatll also be the case for me as well!