Contrave and Anxiety: What Users Say (Page 4)

• jab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 19, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am going to start taking Contrave today! I'm very nervous after reading all the side effects, but I've taken phentermine before to lose weight, and I survived that! I have been working out for the past 3 months with no results and went to the doctor, and he prescribed me this medicine (mind you! I went there for my thyroid....) Anyway, we shall see! I am really hoping it works, but I know I have to do a bit from my end too! As of today, I am a 28-year-old female, 188 lbs, and 5 ft 3 in."

• Zac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 1, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Bottom line: worst side effects I’ve ever experienced with any medication - with amnesia, short-term memory loss, sleepiness (falling asleep during the day) - insomnia, gas, bloating, constipation, headaches, fogginess, anxiety, nausea, and dry mouth. I only lost 3 lbs in 3 weeks - Also warning: They put you on autoship automatically, so even if you stop this medication on your own, they will charge another $99 to your credit card."

• Ker...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 30, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took Contrave for four weeks. Once I progressed to two pills a day, it began to give me headaches and the worst dizzy spells ever. I never felt any appetite changes and honestly began to have anxiety issues. I had problems sleeping at night as well. I paid a lot of money for this medicine, and it makes me sad that I couldn't take it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 27, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Wanted Contrave to work to help my tendency to overeat. Each time I take a full pill, I have terrible anxiety attacks. It's also not really working as far as losing any weight. I have been taking it for at least 6 months and am going to discontinue it. Other side effects include constipation, irritability, and a general sense of nervousness. I was already on Wellbutrin, and my doctor wrote a Naltrexone script separately, which was very cost effective!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 27, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Wanted Contrave to work to help my tendency to overeat. Each time I take a full pill, I have terrible anxiety attacks. It's also not really working as far as losing any weight. I have been taking it for at least 6 months and am going to discontinue it. Other side effects include constipation, irritability, and a general sense of nervousness. I was already on Wellbutrin, and my doctor wrote a Naltrexone script separately, which was very cost effective!"

• Its...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So, I started this medication almost 3 weeks ago. I can tell you it does curb my appetite. Not for regular 3-course meals, but I do not feel the urge to snack in between them. However, it is coming at a price. I feel very anxious, and I have never ever been a nervous person. I am pretty sure I suffered a panic attack on Friday night. I sat in my car for 30 minutes debating whether or not to drive to the ER. I didn't, I went to sleep and woke up alive. This only seems to happen on 4 pills a day. Today I took 2 around 12 p.m. and I am starting to feel the kind of nervousness I felt Friday, not nearly as bad though. I do get the confusion others talk about as well. Forgetting what I was doing. Just not paying attention like I normally do."

• scr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 22, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "It definitely kills my appetite. However, I'm dizzy, constipated, and have headaches. I also feel a bit anxious. I'm having trouble remembering things as well. That's the worst part. I've been on the medication for 2 months. I'm only eating about 1000 calories a day and have only lost 3 pounds. Granted, I've had bronchitis twice during this time and haven't exercised. I will give this another month because I have about that much of it left. But if I don't lose something during that time, I'm done."

• CMa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 4, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was excited to try Contrave, understanding it's a combination of two drugs that could help with depression and weight loss. The first day I took one pill and felt anxiety, sweating, and like I was going to explode. Thought maybe it was just because of the first day. Second day, again one pill and had the same symptoms as the first day, plus it made me feel sick and insecure. Had these side effects for five additional days even though I stopped after pill 2. I want a refund. They should at minimum offer a trial of 10 pills instead of making us buy over $100 worth and have them go to waste."

• bad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This drug was prescribed by a doctor to me to help me with weight loss. Following the instructions to take the medication was, to say the least, a problem. I had to get one of those pill boxes to make sure I did it exactly right. About the third week, I was not feeling very well, and I had not lost any weight to speak of. However, I was feeling agitated and sleepy during the day due to anxiety when I would try to sleep. My doctor didn't help me with this medicine and never talked to me about side effects. I asked for some help with my weight during a yearly check-up, and she gave me this prescription and said to come back in 3 months. This medicine's cost is very high. I came off of the medicine the same way I started taking it, lowering my dose slowly."

• Dis...
• January 18, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Contrave on Saturday. Was feeling very jittery. Took 1 pill on Sunday, same effect but worse, and terrible nausea. Woke up Monday morning covered in hives. Will be making a doctor appointment today. Sad the Contrave didn't work for me. Good luck to all of those who can tolerate it and keep pushing toward your goal!"

• Cus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 9, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have taken Contrave since the beginning of August. It's been a little more than four months, and I have gone from 205 to 154. It has been because of a little better eating habits and walking around when I can. I try to make four miles a day. I may have increased anxiety, but it could also just be the stress I have on me. Worst case, my doctor said I could scale back one or two pills to lower the dosage I am taking. He said those who take the drug for depression take a max of 300 mg, and my dosage, daily, is more than that. Anyway, it has done well for me, and I would suggest it for those with PCOS and need to take preventative measures. :-)"

• Rod...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 31, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "39 years old, 228 lbs, 5'2" female here. I just started today. Just a little lightheaded and anxious, but then again, I just took it an hour ago. Gained all this weight from having my twins 9 years ago and never took it off. My blood work came back pristine, just vitamin D super low. If this curbs my appetite, I should be good. I'm usually very sensitive to caffeine and get heart palpitations, but so far, so good. That was really my only concern. I will keep you all posted, hopefully no other side effects if that's even possible. Good luck all!!"

• Sus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 4, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I felt off balance, sweaty, nervous, ill or sick to my stomach, and it did nothing to get my eating under control or my cravings. I wasted a lot of money for nothing. Grrr. I do not believe now that there is a medication that can help you lose weight. Pull your will out of the closet and count calories, that is free. I am having trouble with my will right now, but I will have to somehow do it if I want to get my weight under control again. Age makes it harder, but Contrave is not the answer, and I do not believe it can be good for you by the way it makes you feel. I took it for 6 weeks and felt bad the whole time."

• Mys...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 4, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "After 2 weeks on Contrave, I noticed increased anxiety, aggression, nausea, and libido. After 28 days on Contrave, anxiety and aggression are not so intense, but I now have major insomnia and still no noticeable decrease in appetite. Also not sure if related, but worth mentioning. I have been off my Valtrex for over 1 year with no flare-up, but now I have to start taking it again because my herpes has returned and the vaginal wart is much more sensitive and has gotten larger. My opinion is that something in Contrave that woke up my libido also woke up the herpes and wart."

• Pam...
• April 9, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took Contrave for 2 1/2 weeks but had to stop. The side effects weren't worth it for me. I lost 4 lbs, but I always felt so weird and jittery, and I started having what I think are heart palpitations. My hands started shaking uncontrollably from the start, and then the breathing/heart issue started. This medication certainly stopped all cravings, in fact, I didn't feel like eating at all and had to force myself, but the shaking and breathing/heart issues weren't problems I wanted to start developing. I'd say just be careful on this medication. Your overall health is more important."

• ARW...
• March 22, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm only on day 2 of one pill in the morning. I have been loopy, tired, and jittery both days, all day. Dry mouth is manageable, but I was so nervous driving I did not go out today at all. I'm 52, 5'10" and 175 lb with hypertension, high cholesterol, and pre-diabetes. I have a few more days in me, but may have to do this on my own if I can't shake the high feelings."

• NCa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've read the reviews on Contrave and decided to try it for myself. On day 1, I took my pill at 9 a.m. I felt fine until 5 p.m. It hit me out of nowhere: major headache, jittery, and I was so sick to my stomach. I know everyone reacts differently, but I should have listened to the reviews. I was so sick on day 1 there wasn't a day 2."

• aym...
• March 12, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on it for about a week now. Weight loss isn't significant, but it is there, and again, it's only been a week. Definitely has curbed my appetite; there are some days I have to force myself to eat, actually. Just physically, emotionally uninterested in food. My side effects have been moodiness, irritability, and anxiety, but those seemed to have passed after a few days. I feel a little loopy when I first take it, but if I eat a slice of cheese or scrambled egg with it, that seems to help. Going to stick with it for sure."

• amy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 24, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I just began Contrave on Friday, March 20th. Since then, I have not had any significant side effects. A little jittery at times, but I also drink a lot of coffee, so that could be causing the jitters. I've been sleeping great, just as before I started the medication. I haven't had any more cravings, but I am still getting hungry around meal times. I'm being more cautious of what I'm eating and am also keeping a food journal in combination with a med journal...logging how I felt on that day and such. In the four days I've been on it, I have lost 4 pounds! I'm pretty excited about it. Still only taking one pill in the morning. Will start taking my evening pill this Friday. So far, so good!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm 5'2, 145 pounds. I've been on this pill for only 2 days. 1 pill a day, and I have anxiety really bad, nauseous, and dizzy. I have no appetite, really. I think I need to stop this pill. Good luck to everyone that it's working for with no side effects."

• Bus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 2, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Been on for 3 weeks. Feel just awful... constant headache, sleepy all the time but terrible sleeping, fatigue. I am now experiencing anxiety and irritability. I have lost my cravings, though. No weight loss to date. Just the same 5 lbs I've been playing with for the last year. I think I am going to stop as I do not like how I feel."

• Lul...
• January 4, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have only been on one week. I feel completely altered mentally. I feel anxious and jittery. I have a constant headache and feel fatigued. I naturally am full of energy and happy. I cannot wait for this to be out of my system."

• Lul...
• January 4, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have only been on one week. I feel completely altered mentally. I feel anxious and jittery. I have a constant headache and feel fatigued. I naturally am full of energy and happy. I cannot wait for this to be out of my system."

• Tug...
• March 26, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Do not take!!!!! Horrible medicine. The first day on Contrave, I had uncontrollable vomiting, and the second, I had severe anxiety attacks. I ended up being prescribed Xanax just to keep me calm until the Contrave was out of my system."

• Man...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 3, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Contrave mid-Nov 2017. I have some minor side effects on the days I upped the dose, as expected. I’ve been on the maintenance dose for about 3 weeks. I’ve been so happy and excited; I’ve lost 10 pounds and feeling great. Well, 8 days ago I started getting severe headaches, nausea, anxiety, rapid heartbeat, high blood pressure, serious brain fog, etc. etc. I called my NP today, and she definitely thinks it’s the Contrave. I haven’t taken any today, and guess what?! No headache and nausea; go figure. I feel so defeated! I’d finally found something that helped encourage weight loss, and OF COURSE I can’t take it anymore. Beware that you can feel normal for WEEKS before experiencing debilitating side effects."