Contrave and Dizziness: What Users Say (Page 2)

• TMa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took Contrave for 3 weeks, and it made me shaky and was always dizzy. I had to come off it as I had a bad experience and now suffer from anxiety and constant dizzy spells. This drug is not healthy."

• Bec...
• August 7, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Do your research, please. Side effects are not precautionary, they are severe. If you read other reviews, it’s clear that 70% have debilitating side effects. You won’t find a lot of journeys on YouTube or blogs because people discontinue use - that’s the first clue. Despite this, I gave it a go. Day 1 was all I could tolerate. I felt drunk, dizzy, and nauseated. Walking down the hall, I fell into the wall suddenly from a huge bout of dizziness. That was it for me. I don’t doubt you will lose weight, but I do doubt it’s good for you. People have reported constant nausea, hair loss, rapid heartbeats, ear ringing, dizziness, BP increases, headaches, side effects after months of use, and sudden bouts of anger/depression. Heart studies have not been fully done as well, which should be noted. It depends on how desperate you are to lose weight. All I have to say is research and calculate your own statistics. This medication is clearly harsh and messes with your body/mind. Good luck!"

• Bec...
• August 7, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Do your research, please. Side effects are not precautionary, they are severe. If you read other reviews, it’s clear that 70% have debilitating side effects. You won’t find a lot of journeys on YouTube or blogs because people discontinue use - that’s the first clue. Despite this, I gave it a go. Day 1 was all I could tolerate. I felt drunk, dizzy, and nauseated. Walking down the hall, I fell into the wall suddenly from a huge bout of dizziness. That was it for me. I don’t doubt you will lose weight, but I do doubt it’s good for you. People have reported constant nausea, hair loss, rapid heartbeats, ear ringing, dizziness, BP increases, headaches, side effects after months of use, and sudden bouts of anger/depression. Heart studies have not been fully done as well, which should be noted. It depends on how desperate you are to lose weight. All I have to say is research and calculate your own statistics. This medication is clearly harsh and messes with your body/mind. Good luck!"

• She...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 3, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Been on Contrave 10 months, and I’ve lost over 20 lbs. Started at 205 lbs and weighed in today at doc with 184 lbs. The side effects have been rough. I was lightheaded and dizzy early on. As I increased the dosage, my BP would go up and then return to normal after a few days. The biggest complaint I have besides the $100/month is severe abdominal pain. It went away after a few months, but it has returned. If I eat anything in the morning for afternoon, I get severe cramping and hurting. If I eat during the evening, it doesn’t seem to bother me. I guess it is its way to tell me not to eat! I can say with the pain that I have started to lose weight again. So I guess it has a price both money and pain and has definitely caused me to lose weight, not eat as much, and feel better about myself."

• Rub...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave last Wednesday. I was 77 kg and today, Saturday, I am 75.5 kg, so I’ve lost 1.5 kg in 4 days. Wow, I have to lose some weight because I have a fatty liver. I do eat reasonably well, but menopause has not been too kind to me, putting on 10 kg in 6 months. I have a little nausea only taking the one tablet and a few headaches, but hopefully that will pass. I am walking on my treadmill about half an hour most days, which adds up to about a 2.5 km walk. My appetite is suppressed, and when I do eat, I can only eat very little. I am making myself eat to avoid dizziness and feeling sick. I am having a lot of fruit during the day and a small healthy main meal at night. I’m very happy but scared when I up the dose of the sick feeling I get. I’ve decided only to go as far as one tablet in the morning and one at night."

• LWa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 15, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a 63 y/o female, 5'4", weight 185. I started on Contrave 4 weeks ago and have had increasing side effects with nausea, dizziness, ear ringing, insomnia, constipation, and hot flashes. I thought I could tough it out and it would get better, but as I went to 4 pills a day, I couldn't stand it anymore and stopped. It's not worth feeling like this (and paying so much to feel terrible too)! There is no way to exercise either with the side effects. It did decrease my appetite substantially and did away with cravings. I lost 3-5 pounds in that time, but I would rather stay heavy than feel like this."

• CBa...
• July 5, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "On day three, I experienced debilitating dizziness, extreme nausea, and violent vomiting. I had to call a family member to pick me up from work and drive me home. I switched the schedule and took 1 pill at night for two weeks. This helped decrease the side effects very little, and I still missed 3 days of work in two weeks due to the side effects. I continued taking the medication because I wanted to be successful. By week four, I had additional side effects of dry mouth, constipation, and I felt very foggy. By week six, I had lost 3 pounds and decided to stop taking Contrave due to the side effects. I didn’t even taper off, I just got so sick and tired of the side effects I just stopped taking the medication abruptly. It took about 2 weeks before feeling normal again. I was supposed to only have a three-month supply, but the medication was “conveniently” automatically reordered. Now I have a 2 1/2 month supply (that cost a lot of money) going to waste!! Not recommended."

• Rdr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 4, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took one pill of Contrave in the evening, hoping to mitigate any side effects while at work, but that didn't happen. All was well until 7:00 AM the next morning when I broke out in a hot sweat and became so dizzy and nauseated that I thought I would pass out. My hands and face went numb, and my head began to hurt, and I got diarrhea, so I went home, took Dramamine for the nausea, and clonidine for the extremely high blood pressure it had given me. My normal BP on my meds is 107/69... 2 hrs after the clonidine, it was still 155/97. I have had a migraine for 3 days now... after just one pill. If you are prone to med sensitivities, high BP, or migraines, you may want to wait for a day off to try this med for the first time! And I hope you have a back-up emergency pill just in case. In case it matters. I can't take Trokendi either because of it causing high BP and numbness to extremities. Many of the same side effects."

• Gra...
• June 1, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Summary: this medication does work, but the side effects are absolutely brutal. There is nothing I want to do less than eat. Five hours after taking the medicine for the first time, I'm feeling extremely ill. I've gone from a healthy and productive individual to experiencing the worst lightheadedness of my life, along with nausea, headaches, dizziness, and stomach aches. This is the first and last day I'll be taking this medication. I can barely stand for more than a minute before everything gets fuzzy and I feel lightheaded. I am confident that if I were at work, where I have to stand, I would have passed out within the first 10 minutes of my shift. Right now, I feel fully incapacitated and confined to bed until I can get this medication out of my system. I'll update here how long it takes to get the medication out of my system for anyone in the same boat. I'm 5'5 and 180 lbs for reference."

• Mel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I try my best not to take Contrave at work. I get very dizzy and feel almost like I'm out of my body. Like now, I forgot to take it early this morning, so I took it later. I have 4 hours left of work, and after taking my medication, I feel like I can't walk 10 meters. I went on a walk to get fresh air, but Contrave makes you have a headache, out-of-body feeling, ears ringing, head feeling very heavy, and then I become very tired and feel almost not there."

• loo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 10, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Contrave for three months now and lost 15 pounds. The first month was horrible. I had lots of dizzy spells, extreme fatigue. Once I was on 2 pills morning and 2 pills night for a week, the symptoms went away. I occasionally get a weird feeling, but nothing else. I don't crave food. I had to eat small portions because I feel full quickly, and the food starts to disgust me. I don't even snack anymore. I just have to work out more. I think I would really see weight loss if I were more active. This medication is EXPENSIVE. I wish insurance covered it. The most you can get is a discount from the company."

• Les...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "It doesn't start working right away, so give it at least a month! Bad reviews probably come from people who haven't taken it long enough. After taking Contrave for about six weeks, I now just naturally seem to want healthy food, and junkier food is actually repulsive. I'm also satisfied with far less. I haven't experienced any side effects except an occasional momentary dizzy feeling. Good luck, everyone!"

• Kay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 30, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am on my 5th day of Contrave, and the dizziness/nausea has just started, along with weird rashes on my hands. I am hoping that I can bear through this. After reading all other posts, it seems to be a normal thing and can go away after time. I found that drinking plenty of water and taking Gravol can help keep it minimal so I can at least still go to work. Haven't lost any weight yet, just feeling awful. Female: 34 yrs, 5'3", 240 lbs - Nov 2018."

• Bar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 11, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on this drug for 4.5 months and have lost 44 lb. I combined this medication with the online Weight Watchers, and it's the perfect combo for me. I also walk 60 minutes a day and do something else 2x per week, like cycling, yoga, or volleyball. I started at 196 lb, am female, 5'5", and 57 years old, and have not been able to lose weight since my early 30s. So I am thrilled. Yep, lots of side effects the first month, still have bowel issues (either diarrhea or constipation), so I have to vary OTC medications to find normal. The real bad ones lasted about a week after upping the dose, but it's better than all the issues that come with being overweight. I don't like the vivid dreams, and my blood pressure is low on this drug, causing dizziness, so I have to consciously drink a ton of water to fix that. So, so happy to have found this."

• CKa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Disappointed. Really helps block cravings out, but the side effects are horrible. Severe dizziness, headaches, fogginess, fatigue, nausea, hot flashes, diarrhea. I think I had every side effect. I was only on it for three days. Was told to stop taking it immediately."

• Lim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave 8/22/18. Two weeks, I am taking 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening and have lost 5 lbs. I have tried everything, CrossFit with a meal planning, weight training, and cardio... nothing would stay off. If I went on vacation for a week, it all came back. With Contrave, I don't eat that extra slice of pizza and drink another beer. Yet everything still tastes enjoyable, I am just full and satisfied. If you have an addictive personality, this will help you! You will not crave that addiction, you will be in control. I experienced a slight headache and mild dizziness for the first week. What I am experiencing now is fatigue, I hope this levels out when I begin 2 in the morning, 1 at night in two days."

• 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."

• Mel...
• August 21, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "In Feb, I was 343 lbs & on 600 units of insulin a day. Once on Contrave, my cravings & appetite decreased immediately. At 2 weeks, I was lowering my insulin dose. I had headaches & mild dizziness the 1st month. I lost 5 lbs the first 3 months & continued to lower my insulin. At 6 months, I’ve lost 24 lbs, and my insulin dose is 205 units. It’s still curbing my appetite & cravings. This drug has been a lifesaver for me. I was having weakness in my arms and legs, numbness in my hands. I couldn’t take a shower without feeling faint. I have a condition where my heart beats too fast & was on the verge of upping my meds for it. My resting heart rate was on average 98 & now it’s in the low 70s. The numbness & weakness in my arms/legs is gone. I still get out of breath, but not excessively. My ankles aren’t swelling anymore. My indigestion has improved. No more bloating. I was headed for some major health complications. I am so thankful I asked my doctor for help."

• LJa...
• August 7, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Contrave for 20 weeks and lost 40 lb. The first month was hard. I had nausea and occasional vomiting. I had headaches, and some dizziness. After a month and starting the full dose, I began to notice a difference. The nausea became less, along with the headaches and dizziness. This medication helps curb my appetite and cravings. I eat half as much because I feel fuller faster. I haven't exercised, and I don't follow a certain diet. I hate exercise, and I hate counting calories, LOL. I don't have sugar cravings. I also take Prozac for depression. The Contrave, along with the Prozac, has helped my depression tremendously. I feel great. I feel a motivation that I have not felt in a very long time. I love the fact that this is a medication that you can take longer than most other diet meds. If you can make it through the first month, the medication truly helps."

• Mis...
• July 27, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started out taking one pill a day. Appetite was suppressed, and mood was better. Week two, I started getting hot flashes and then cold sweats occasionally, a little jittery. Was able to make healthy food choices. Walked on the treadmill 30 minutes a day. The third week, when I went up to two in the morning and one at night, I thought I was going to die. I have never had such violent vomiting. (And I’ve had gallstones.) I was vomiting blood, dizzy, couldn’t keep anything down. Diarrhea. Horrible headache. I thought I had food poisoning. Tonight, even though I went back down to one pill twice a day, I am having severe depression, self-loathing. Smelled cigarette smoke all day and couldn’t figure out where it was coming from. It’s 3 am, and I can’t sleep. The only weight I have lost is the two pounds I lost from vomiting all day. This is crazy. I don’t really know where to go from here. I’m afraid to quit cold turkey."

• Ras...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 6, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started the 3rd week of Contrave yesterday, was initially down 2 lbs and then 3 down but back to only 2 lbs. Got a cold last week, so have not been eating as much, but still nothing major. Started back to the gym also. First week, tired, slightly dizzy, but that was it. Second week, forgot one night and took the pill after dinner (about 30 minutes later), and my stomach was upset all night, but no vomiting or diarrhea, which would have helped! Third week, took two pills in the AM and several hours later, extremely dizzy and funny headaches. Same thing today, and still nothing major. I am not really seeing any major change in appetite at all. I don't really feel like this pill is working, which is sad because my insurance did not cover it, and I had to pay $99.00 for these things."

• Ras...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 6, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started the 3rd week of Contrave yesterday, was initially down 2 lbs and then 3 down but back to only 2 lbs. Got a cold last week, so have not been eating as much, but still nothing major. Started back to the gym also. First week, tired, slightly dizzy, but that was it. Second week, forgot one night and took the pill after dinner (about 30 minutes later), and my stomach was upset all night, but no vomiting or diarrhea, which would have helped! Third week, took two pills in the AM and several hours later, extremely dizzy and funny headaches. Same thing today, and still nothing major. I am not really seeing any major change in appetite at all. I don't really feel like this pill is working, which is sad because my insurance did not cover it, and I had to pay $99.00 for these things."

• Sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "OMG, this medicine made me very nauseated. I was miserable!! I just couldn’t continue. I took the medicine for a week. I stopped, and I have been really dizzy. I loved phentermine, but this experience was horrible."

• Amb...
• June 28, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Female in her 30s, down 15 lbs from intermittent fasting & ketogenic diet. 50 lbs to go, wanted to help regulate cravings. I started out taking one in the morning, the first two days were great, it was easy to follow my diet. But days 3-5, I was a little nauseous & extremely fatigued/dizzy. It was so debilitating I went off it. I read that if you just keep with it you get used to it, but every time I’d try to take it I was instantly fatigued to the point of sleeping all day. My stomach was constantly sour, queasy, & it gave me mild diarrhea if you eat carbs and are not working out. If you can deal with being out of commission while your body adapts to the medication & are desperate to lose weight, I actually would recommend it. It’s not the healthiest option, but losing weight is worth a few months of medication if it gets you started. But if you already have a routine and don’t eat carbs, I wouldn’t suggest this, it set me back."

• cDQ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 27, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Contrave for 3 weeks. I am taking 2 in the morning and 1 at night. My worst side effect is dizziness. I have had nausea and headaches. The first week I lost 3 lbs. 0 since then. I have cut down on what I eat and am on low carb. I’m going to try changing when I take the pills and see if that helps with the side effects. Praying this works. Sick of being fat!"