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What if you are taking Wellbutrin for anxiety? Does that affect using Contrave for weight loss?
I am currently taking Wellbutrin for anxiety/depression. Could I still take Contrave for weight loss?
How long does it take to start seeing results with Contrave?
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... read more
Naltrexone and bupropion how do you take them separately?
I was prescribed both naltrexone 50mg and bupropion XL 150mg but all they told me was take one a day. Do I take them together in the morning, at night or separate times? I really need help because I don’t want to take them incorrectly. Thanks
Is this normal? I’m kind of worried?
I am in week 3 of Contrave, I was feeling good until a few days ago I started experiencing severe nausea and dizziness, especially after eating, today it got even worse, I feel tired and weak, my head hurts, nausea goes and comes but I’ve been in bed all day, I’m kinda scared and thinking on sto... read more
Contrave - extremely dry mouth and throat?
I have been on this medication for 1 month now. Taking 2 am and 2 pm. I have an extremely dry mouth and throat. Did anyone else experience this? Does it go away?
Does the bad anxiety eventually go away?
I’m wondering if anyone having bad anxiety on Contrave kept taking it and had the anxiety eventually go away. I’m not experiencing any of the other side effects.
New and nervous about the high fat meal with Contrave?
I just started Contrave 4 days ago. I only take 1 pill at night, that's the long term plan. I have an event coming up and the meal will be higher in fat than I normally eat. I will be eating it before my scheduled time to take the pill. I am really nervous because of the seizure warning. I thought... read more
Could someone please help me with a meal plan while taking Contrave? Breakfast, Lunch, Snack,?
Could someone please help me with a meal plan while taking Contrave? Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, Dinner? I am needing some examples/starting plan! Please help me!!
Does contrave work better after you have started the full dosage for a few weeks?
I am just starting the full dosage this week. I have only lost between 5-10 pounds and that was within the first couple of weeks. Just wondering if it will get better. I can tell it helps some with cravings and I am eating less... just seems like the scale isn't budging.
Contrave - On day 2 - headaches kicked in today?
Tonight the headache came. I was shocked by how badly the headaches were. I very quickly found my water and put about 6 Tylenol’s in my mouth. How long do these last? It wasn’t like a migraine, but oh my gosh, the light did make it worse. Will these go away soon. I’m only doing 1 pill in the A... read more
Would Contrave gives me a false result on drug screening?
Anyone has had a drug screening while on Contrave. Have to take a drug yes tomorrow. Please help!
Can you take CDB oil whilst taking Contrave?
Looking to combine the two. Is it safe to do so? Thanks.
I’ve been taking Contrave for 6 days now. I am having some constipation. I am very bloated today.
After 6 days of taking Contrave I’ve had some constipation. Today I am very bloated and my weight has increased. Is bloating a side effect as well? How can I help this?
Does Contrave make you feel horrible?
It’s my second day on the pill and I feel like horrible! I haven’t told my mom or my daughter what I’m taking cuz I’m they don’t believe in drug’s like this. I’m afraid to take it again tomorrow. I’m crawled like a baby on my bed hurting!!!
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