I am losing weight but the side effects are unbearable. Any solutions or is anyone experiencing these symptoms?
Contrave - I am having so much nausea and hyper secreting saliva, and a horrible taste in my mouth.
Question posted by Annnnne on 13 Feb 2015
Last updated on 17 December 2016
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3 Answers
carben
13 Feb 2015
Nausea is very, very common and so is the constipation. I recommend fiber and lots of water. For the nausea, some people take an over-the-counter medicine like dramamine (it makes you sleepy, so get the non-drowsy formula) or bonine. Also, take the medicine with a meal and, if possible, a meal with protein. I haven't heard or read of anyone with hypersecreting saliva, rather many people (including me) have experienced dry mouth. I have heard others complain about the bad taste but I don't know a solution. Good luck and I hope some of these suggestions help.
Carin Bicker
11 June 2015
I am on my third round of it and have lost 23 pounds so far. (Goal 40) I continue to suffer nausea and the metal taste. I found an anti-nausea medication prescribed by the doctor to work wonders and I also use the sea sickness wrist bands on both arms. They definitely help. I too have dry mouth as another blogger and use gum or lifesavers and Biotene. I have used Biotene for years because I have a paralyzed vocal chord from a botched surgery. The constipation is helped by a stool softener every night and Myra Lax on occasion.. Good luck. What we won't do but... it is my fault I have allowed the extra pounds to creep on!
richardtwidle
17 Dec 2016
bitter, metalic taste caused me to stop using Contrave, but want to begin again with treatment. Does anyone know what causes the acrid, metal taste in the mouth? If I could overcome that, I could use the med successfully.
kaismama
13 Feb 2015
Have you tried drinking ginger ale? or ginger tea? It has to have real ginger root in it.
Annnnne
13 Feb 2015
Yes I have tried ginger ale and it does help. Diet coke is really disgusting. It causes terrible taste in my mouth. This taste in my mouth, the nausea and constipation are driving me crazy. I am losing weight because I can't find any foods that taste good anymore.
chuck1957
13 Feb 2015
Hi Annnnnne well the one good thing is you are seeing weight change and yes the have had problems with a real bad or taste in the mouth many people have said by using a product you can get over the counter biotene come in a mouth rinse and gum..which has helped some with with the taste or smell and lubercate the mouth IF this has been going on for awhile maybe you should call the doctor and let them know your having these problems,,in the side effects these are all listed and this seems to be a question that keeps getting asked so your not alone good luck chuck1957
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