I have been taking Contrave for 4 weeks. Started my 5th week today July 18, 2021. So far I experienced a little headache at the first week, no side effects on my 2 to 3rd weeks. My fourth week started feeling stomach pain, very mild. Now I'm at my fifth week and I have not seen any changes on my appetite. I have not lost any weight. I feel a little frustrated, I feel like this may not be for me. I will continue for another 4 weeks in hope to see some changes but if I don't, I will most likely quit this medication. Would like to know what are others experiencing. Thank you
How long does it take to start seeing results with Contrave?
Question posted by Alittlehope on 19 July 2021
Last updated on 18 July 2021
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I finally saw results around week 4… now it’s been 5.5 months and I’m down 23 pounds and my alcohol intake has completely slowed down which is good and helps with calorie intake. If you don’t see anything helping by week 8 it may not be for you at all
Thank you, this helps a little. I hope it starts for me because so far I have not seen any weight loss or change in my appetite :(
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failure to thrive, weight loss (obesity/overweight), contrave
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- Contrave uses and safety info
- Contrave prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Contrave (detailed)
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