Contrave and Dizziness: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Cha...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 13, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking the drug about a year ago. I was miserable because my weight was steadily increasing (about 15 pounds overweight and counting) due to menopause and an inability to control food cravings (especially sweets). My doctor put me on this drug to help control the cravings and weight gain. I was miserable the first few weeks after starting the drug - nausea, dizziness, severe headaches, and constipation - but all of the side effects (except constipation) eventually went away. I lost 10 pounds within the first month, which was great. However, after a while, I stopped taking the pills regularly due to the terrible constipation. When I did take them, I decreased the dosage to half (2 pills a day) and had less of an issue. Unfortunately, though, my cravings have returned and I have gained back 5 pounds. I am not sure taking the full dosage is worth it considering the discomfort. I'm not sure what I am going to do at this point."

• fro...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 30, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Contrave for 7 weeks and lost 14 lbs with no change to activity or diet. The first week, I experienced side effects (nausea, dizziness, fatigue). Honestly, they were pretty bad, but I got through them with Dramamine and Aleve. Stick with it! The side effects do go away. Some nausea and dizziness with each increased dosage, but nothing too significant. This medication has taken away cravings, I do not overeat at meals anymore. No seconds, I can barely finish my firsts :) I plan to slowly add in exercise (arthritis has been an issue), but I am extremely pleased with my results so far. Bonus: my moodiness seems to have improved, lol!"

• Oki...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 29, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Contrave for 7 1/2 weeks, and I have lost 14 lbs without adding any extra exercise or significant changes to what I eat. I am eating smaller portions and not snacking. I noticed my cravings subside in just the first few days. My biggest struggle was eating habits-eating when watching TV, etc., even when I wasn't really hungry. I have experienced some side effects-I started with headaches, then they stopped after week 2. By week 6, I started to experience nausea, dizziness, and constipation (which can be controlled by watching what you eat). So I decided to cut back to only 3 tablets a day. I am still losing weight, and that is my motivation to keep this going."

• Bun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 23, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I don't know if I should post because I only took it one time, but once was enough for me to make a conscious decision that this medicine was not for me. Took it yesterday around 4 pm. By 6 pm I was a total mess. Unbelievable nausea, dizziness, and headache. It's 7 am the next day now, and I feel like I have a hangover. Never again!"

• Sco...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 15, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve seen some very positive experiences with this medicine. I’m certainly not one of them. Most crucially, it did nothing to suppress appetite or aid with weight loss. This makes all the side effects tough to bear. It completely destroyed my sexual function. It caused headaches and dizziness. It caused severe fatigue. Even stopping was hard. Withdrawal was around two weeks of headaches, lethargy, and dizzy spells. Just awful. I highly suggest you try several other meds before you try this one. It also wasn’t covered by insurance, so it runs $100/month, and even that is only because of a discount card."

• Hed...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 9, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have taken several medicines over the years, a couple for weight control. I have never had such a terrible reaction to a pill in my life. I'm a 51-year-old female. Took the one AM pill for five days; thought I would seriously need to visit the ER. Extreme dizziness, horrible nausea, and, as someone who has had a lifetime of headaches, I have never, ever, had such terrible headaches. I've been off it for three days and am still feeling lingering effects. I'm truly shocked that this medicine is still being prescribed. The only positive was that it did curb my appetite, but the horrible side effects were not worth it. Don't recommend."

• wor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 20, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 5'4" and 212 lbs. I have always been curvy (usually weighing 155 lbs), but after baby #4, my body really changed, and cravings got out of control. Day 4 of taking 1 pill a day. I decided to cut the pill in half and take half in the AM and half in the afternoon, just to help my body adjust to the RX. The first 2 days, I felt very dizzy. I have felt the nausea for sure. I feel extremely tired in the afternoon, usually. On the plus side, I barely eat anything, and I can definitely say NO to food, even the sweet stuff. 4 days and 1.5 lbs down already. I will update every couple of weeks. Good luck to everyone. The struggle is real. Week #1 complete now, and total weight loss is 5.2 lbs. Still get nausea, headaches are minimal, and I still get fatigued. But happy to deal as long as I am losing weight."

• ALa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 18, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave 4 days ago. Day 1 was okay, I felt slightly dizzy. On Day 2, I had the worst stomachache in my life, and I vomited 7 times. Day 3, I had the same pain and vomited at least 12 times. Today, I feel no side effects because I did not take it. The doctor asked me to stop the medicine and suggested trying Belviq."

• Ms ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 18, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "First week, no problems. On the second week, starting having some visual problems. Now on the third week, constipation, nausea, severe headaches, and severe dizziness. Help with the craving, but no pounds lost. Side effects too severe. Have to stop."

• Sha...
• March 31, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I had some reservations due to the side effects and expense, but started 6 weeks ago and am down 13 pounds. This is my first prescription diet pill. It’s not a miracle drug, but absolutely helps keep me in check most of the time. I was on the “17 Day Diet,” which is highly effective for me. Then on vacation for 10 days and ate and drank whatever I wanted, but exercised daily. I lost 2 more pounds! I had a minor headache and dizziness the first week or so, but now it's gone, and I’m sleeping better than ever."

• 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."

• Car...
• March 20, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm now on day 1 of the full dose, week 4. So far, my experience has been mixed. I had severe withdrawal-type symptoms, though I'm not addicted to anything. Full disclosure: I had just tapered off of my prescribed antidepressant in order to take this medication, which has one built in. This is most likely why several people are experiencing the downs, it gets worse before it gets better, as with most antidepressants. However, after the first intense week of dizziness and headache, etc., the only real lingering side effect is irregularity (constipation) and occasional sleepiness. I haven't lost any weight yet. I gained 5 pounds at first, which is not me. I have lost those initial pounds gained, though. It has slightly adjusted my craving/appetite level. I had lost 50+ pounds in the past using diet pills (discontinued ACE), so I know real appetite suppressants, and this isn't it. I'm sticking with it in hopes that it will eventually help more for now."

• Jud...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am very happy! I started out feeling dizzy and not great the first few days, but I stuck with it. After 2 weeks, I am down 6 lbs. I have less cravings and feel full sooner. Whatever this pill is telling my brain to do... I love it! :) I am thinking positively and feel that by summer, I will be wearing the clothes that were too tight last summer with ease! My pants already feel better!... less muffin top! YAY! :) I want to lose 24 more pounds in total. I don't feel hopeless anymore with weight loss. I wish everyone the best who is trying this! :)"

• Can...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 17, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’m starting week 2 and, like most, I’ve been so hesitant in taking Contrave. My cravings have gotten a lot better. I’ve been extremely tired every day, which lasts all morning. Dizziness comes and goes, but no nausea or even headaches. I’ve felt like my head was in a cloud. I did have constipation, but then, out of nowhere, I’ve had diarrhea. I got on the scale and lost 3 lbs, but not sure if that was because of the diarrhea - I hope not. I’m going to continue and follow the dosage, but I’ll be honest, I’m scared as anything, but I’m also desperate to lose weight. Before Contrave, I was constantly eating all day long, and the weight just kept adding on. I’ve tried so many diets, and nothing ever really worked, so I’m hoping Contrave is the one."

• San...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am on day 5 of taking this medication. Day 1, I was extremely nauseous and dizzy to the point of throwing up. The feeling came in waves throughout the day. Every day since then, my body has tolerated it better. I still have slight nausea all day, but it's very tolerable. It has helped me feel full quicker, and I don't crave food in the late evenings as I used to. I have lost 3 pounds as of this morning. I will update how week 2 with 2 pills goes."

• Gin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So day 1 is in the books, and boy was it a weird one. I took my pill in the AM. About an hour later, I felt dizzy, out of it, and very tired (which lasted all day), slight headache too. I do notice that I still get hungry, but it’s controllable now, and when I eat, I don’t overeat. I rightly ate about half as much as I normally would. I just hope this fatigue goes away."

• Lin...
• March 4, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Run far away from this drug. My first day, I truly considered going to the emergency room. The left side of my face was numb, I had extreme dizziness and nausea all day and felt very sleepy. No way can I take this drug and function normally. This is a dangerous drug."

• Ton...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Contrave in February 2018. I am on week 3, taking 2 pills in the morning and 1 in the evening. The first week I had dry mouth, aggravating headaches, and it seemed like I craved everything. The headaches were not real bad, just enough to aggravate, so I took Tylenol, and that did help. In the second week, I started with diarrhea, very nauseous, and dizzy. My appetite, however, has improved. I feel full all day long, and the cravings have stopped. Now, on week 3, I feel HORRIBLE. I still have the diarrhea, nausea feeling, dizziness, but also very tired and down in the dumps. The past 2 days, all I have wanted to do is lay in bed and sleep. I don’t feel like doing anything and am kind of down in the dumps. I hate feeling like this and don’t know what to do. I don’t know if I need to just continue taking it and see if these side effects stop or just stop taking it altogether. I have lost 3 lbs since taking it, that’s the only good thing. I just don’t know what to do!"

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started this medication on 1/22/18. I felt great for the first month and lost 20 pounds. About a month after starting this, everything changed. I got nauseous, dizzy, and have chest pains. I have also gotten very uncaring of other people. I honestly thought I just had a virus or something, but I stopped taking this today. Hopefully, the side effects will stop soon."

• Mel...
• March 3, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Contrave works for me! I started in October 2017 when I weighed 255 lbs. Now, on March 3, I weigh 219 lbs. Yes, at first, I had nighttime headaches, some nausea in the morning after I took my pills, and dizziness. One weird effect is that I no longer am a coffee addict. Strange. Another effect is the following: I had cataract surgery last week and was told I could continue my Contrave. I was told my IV sedation would be Versed and Fentanyl and would be given in a small amount. After the IV sedation was started, I felt absolutely no effect. I was given lots of local anesthetic in my eye, so my surgery was bearable, but, frankly, it DID HURT! Then it dawned on me, the naltrexone in Contrave decreased significantly the effects of the opioid analgesic Fentanyl. I'd forgotten that Fentanyl is an opioid. So all physicians should know this."

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So full disclosure, I was gaining weight after finding out I had underactive thyroid and started taking medication for it, and after years of being prescribed antidepressants. I wanted to lose weight and researched. I found Contrave. I realized I'd have to taper off and stop taking my antidepressants because the ingredients included one in Contrave. Did that shortly before beginning Contrave. First day, very little nausea, if any. Second day, a bit more. Third day, BAM, I had vertigo and nausea like nobody's business, however, my appetite is slowly going down. Took some anti-nausea meds this morning, helped a little. I'm hoping that these side effects lessen in the next couple of days, otherwise, I may have to rethink this medicine. Will update later this month."

• TRY...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 28, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took Contrave for about 2 weeks last year, and I'm really not sure if it worked or not because I was on other medications at the time, and I got really sick, dizzy, nauseated, weak, disoriented, etc. I didn't know what to do. I had to take my meds, so I stopped taking Contrave. I still have it, and by reading these reviews, I will try it again, but it's probably best to start taking it at night so its side effects do not interfere with my job."

• Tam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Contrave February 19th and took my last dose February 20th, 2018. Two days is all it took. The meds have similar side effects of a muscle relaxer: dizziness, lightheadedness, and nausea all day. It's a 'time release' medication, which is why you have symptoms all day. The third and fourth day of the week, I didn't take any of the medication and still feel the side effects. It was more than I could handle. Too bad I can't get my money back. $165.00 gone down the drain. I managed to lose 5 lbs. Imagine that. I can't imagine wanting to eat with those symptoms."

• Bri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 17, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "My experience was terrible. I took the recommended dosages for 4 weeks. I needed to take anti-nausea/motion sickness meds the entire time to keep from vomiting and experiencing the dizziness. I also needed headache meds 24/7 to get through the day without debilitating headaches. The side effects were supposed to lessen, but as the dosage went up, they got worse. I can only attribute the minimal weight loss to the unrelenting nausea. I knew these were side effects when I started the meds, but had I known they would be so severe, I would never have tried it. This is a combo of an antidepressant and a medication used to treat heroin addiction. If you are sensitive to any meds that alter your hormones, stay away! This caused me to become moody and highly irritable. I am normally a very calm person-my temper was out of control while taking this. Never again!"

• Fat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 16, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Contrave for 2 months. I have had nausea, headaches, and I stay dizzy all day. Since I've been on Contrave, I've experienced all the side effects. I eat more, this medication doesn't block anything out in my head. I'm still overweight, and I haven't lost any weight at all!!! Contrave is not for me, yes, after I spent 100 dollars on this medication. My loss, another diet plan gone wrong for me."