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 headache. It feels like a terrible sinus headache. Has anyone else felt this in the beginning days of taking Contrave? I don't know if I should continue taking this medication, but my Dr. prescribed it so I could lose weight.
Does anyone have headaches with Contrave?
Question posted by dsbp22 on 4 Nov 2022
Last updated on 4 November 2022
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masso
4 Nov 2022
Headache is considered a very common side effect affecting up to 17.6 of patients using this medication.
Although it is a very common potential side effect I suggest you inform your Dr. so he/she can prescribe a med that does not interact with Contrave, perhaps a prescription medication or an OTC one.
You can also ask your pharmacist what can help with your headaches.
masso
4 Nov 2022
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weight loss (obesity/overweight), headache, pain, pressure, contrave
Further information
- Contrave uses and safety info
- Contrave prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Contrave (detailed)
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