Today is my first day of the second week where I started taking two a day. I haven't really faced any side effects from it other than the first day I took it. It just made me feel a little light headed. But I've been alright since-no nausea. However, my appetite hasn't decreased. Does it have to get more in your system, or am I expecting results too soon?
Contrave - How long does it take to affect your appetite?
Question posted by Paige2004 on 16 Oct 2017
Last updated on 27 November 2022 by Maddy1
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Maddy1
27 Nov 2022
I started my 4 th week and have seen no results. Should I stick with it or not??? I don’t have any side effects but I’m getting no results at all I don’t eat anything after 4:00. I exercise. I don’t understand
Rimbaud810
21 Oct 2017
Give it time. I have been on Contrave almost ten weeks. I've lost about 18 pounds. Right now, I know I need to eat when I take my pills am and pm or I will get a little stomachache. However, the rest of the time, I don't really think or obsess over food. I think this did take over a month to achieve.
I like the fact that I can and do eat. However, I don't obsess over food. I am now turning down chocolate and junk food. If I do get hungry I eat, I just don't binge.
I really say stick with it! You will see a difference soon.
Paige2004
21 Oct 2017
Thank you so much. After I posted this last Sunday night, I literally started my period the next day so that could have actually played a part in me being so hungry the week prior. I have noticed I’ve lost 3 lbs.l, which I’m super excited about. I’m going to stick with. Thank you!!
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weight loss (obesity/overweight), side effect, appetite, contrave
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