Contrave and Dry Mouth: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Ges...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 17, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This medication works. I started the medicine the second week of August 2018, I was at 338 lbs. Today, November 16, 2018, I weighed at 310 lbs. Yes, there are some side effects, such as dry mouth and constipation, but when you do your exercise and actually include vegetables and fruits in your daily meal, I have noticed that I am able to go to the bathroom at least every other day. I know it's not very ideal, but it's better than nothing."

• Ter...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking a half in the morning and half at night for the first week. I noticed slow urination, gas, bloating, and dry mouth. I continued to the second week with 1 in the morning and 1 at night. The bloating and constant rumbling in my stomach continued. I also started with some pain and just not feeling well. I decided to stop the medication. I wasn’t willing to continue with these symptoms."

• Ana...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 10, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Contrave for about a month. I have had a great experience with this. I am never hungry, basically force myself to eat. I try to eat clean but occasionally have a slice of pizza or two. I try to get to the gym at least 3 times a week. But I like to go more than that. I enjoy doing the elliptical for at least an hour, which I do take a pre-workout that helps me push through that hour. I have lost 14 lbs. Would probably be more if I didn't have any cheat days and more days at the gym! But it is working for me. The ONLY side effect I have from this is dry mouth, so I drink tons of water... but now I am experiencing constipation... I also take Cymbalta and an iron pill. So not sure if the combination of all is causing it. But drinking organic 'Smooth Move' tea for constipation has been helping with that."

• BBD...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 26, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started in May 2018. Down 20 lb and very pleased with the slow, steady drop in my weight. I've never been a big fan of fried, fatty food, so I haven't experienced 'that' side effect. Agree that there is an element of dry mouth. Truly delighted that I just feel full quickly. A bit speedy-ish after morning dosage. I do not get that feeling with evening dosage. A.M. dosage about 7 a.m., P.M. dosage about 5 p.m."

• GWB...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 13, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Contrave on April 19, 2018. I am a 5'6" male with high blood pressure and a family history that includes heart disease. On that date, I weighed 204 lbs. Today, August 13, 2023, I weigh 171 lbs. The medicine is an excellent appetite suppressant, and if you really have the desire to diet and lose the weight, it seems to work very well. I exercise 2-3 times a week (walking 3-4 miles or golfing). I experienced some dry mouth and constipation when I first started the medicine, but I found that if I eat clean, the constipation isn't an issue. But if I go a few days without at least a salad a day included in my diet, I will tend to have that symptom. I tend to have an addictive personality by nature, and it has seemed to help with other areas as well. I feel like I am more balanced and not nearly as obsessive as I once was. I hope to continue this medicine for the long haul."

• Kis...
• August 8, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started this medication on July 22, 2018. I'm 42 years old, 398 lbs, 5'7" in height. The first day, I ate the same, dry mouth and lots of sweating. In fact, sweating is all I seem to do. I lost my appetite around the 2nd to 3rd day on the pill. Within the first week, it looks like I dropped 10 lbs, and I feel smaller. My clothes are loose-fitting, and I can see my legs have dropped weight. I don't exercise, but I do have lots of energy at the moment. I have a bad knee which requires replacement surgery, and I'm often in so much pain I cry. Since I started this pill, my pain has decreased. I can now walk without so much pain, and I have even started dancing around more. Even if I can't drop all my weight, just in the short time this medication has given me a will for life again. Thank you. LATEST UPDATE. I have tried to increase to taking one pill in the morning and one at night, but I'm unable to. I find myself unable to sleep at night."

• Des...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 29, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "6/24/18 I was 291 lbs starting weight. My first week I lost 8 pounds. I did not experience any side effects except dry mouth, which is OK, that increased my water intake. 2nd week I lost 5 lbs, again no side effects, only dry mouth. 3rd week I lost 1 lb, as long as the numbers are going down, right? 4th week I gained 2 lbs, it was my fault. 5th week I lost 9 pounds, THAT'S 21 POUNDS LOST IN 35 DAYS!! NO EXERCISE AT ALL!! But I am going to start my workouts soon. I try to eat a healthy low-carb diet, no fatty or greasy foods. My portion intake has decreased by 90%, I can't finish a single serving of food on my plate. Most of the time I forget to eat because I am not hungry, especially after my first meal of the day. Dinner time is the same thing, just a few bites, and I am full. Contrave is working for me so far. I will come back and give an update for my next results."

• Tri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave 6/2/18. The first week, I experienced headache and nausea. On weeks two and three, less appetite and dry mouth, which was okay because it helped me drink more water. Now I am on day 2 of week three, 2 am and 1 pm. It is now 17 July, and when I take the pill, I feel like something is stuck in my chest, but I haven’t gained or lost any weight. I hope week 4 brings great things."

• Fay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 9, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I had immediate results. A few weeks in, I wanted sweets, and when I did try to eat them, I had a little bit and was satiated. Taking 4 a day, I was hardly hungry. I have a HUGE sweet tooth, and this killed it. I dealt with the constipation and dry mouth because it was worth it. Unfortunately, that all came to an end because of a nasty side effect. I all of a sudden got a sore eye. By day 2, it hurt so bad I made an appointment with my optometrist. I went in, and I could barely read the eye chart, and I’ve had LASIK. My doctor told me I just needed reading glasses as a result of my LASIK after 10 years. My eye was still blurry, and I saw yellow spots, and it was still sore. My hubby said, 'I wonder if it’s those pills?' I read the side effects, and it says it can cause blurry vision and can cause angle closure glaucoma. I did not have glaucoma, but I was in A LOT of pain, and my eye is still blurry. I lost 20 lbs in 8 weeks, and I wish I could still take this, but not at the cost of my eyesight."

• Ska...
• July 8, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have hypothyroidism and absolutely nothing I tried resulted in significant weight loss after my third baby was born. I began Contrave in mid-January 2018 and have lost 30 lbs. as of June 2018. I have also been doing intermittent fasting. The first six weeks on Contrave were tough because of the side effects of dry mouth and nausea, but so worth sticking with for me."

• Jet...
• June 20, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am so happy and satisfied with Contrave. It is very effective. I lost 35 lbs in a year. I couldn't believe I can wear the old sizes of clothes I once had 8 years ago. I feel good about it. Its side effect to me is dry mouth, so I have to make sure I have water with me all the time. Other than that, I want to stay on this."

• Sha...
• June 15, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started med on 6/6. Immediately felt a minor side effect of dry mouth midway through the day of 1 per day. Increased energy as well. It took a couple of days before feeling suppressed appetite and cravings. Still at 1 per day even though Dr. prescribed an increase to 2 per day. Felt like it would keep me awake. At about day 5, headaches came and went, a little brain fuzz too. Nothing too extreme, so will continue as it seems like the purpose outweighs the side effects so far."

• Wei...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 11, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started my pills on 06/07/2018. After reading all the side effects, I was a little scared. I weigh 183 lb at the start and have not reweighed yet. I want to get down to 127 lb (I am not tall!) The only side effects I have now are dry mouth, a little shaking, and stomach cramps a little. I’m only on one pill a day. I start taking two pills starting Saturday. I do workout, only walking on the treadmill. I have a Fitbit watch that I have friends on, I do challenges during the week."

• Yey...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 11, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "It's still early for me. I've been taking Contrave for 4 days now, taking 1 pill in the morning. I experienced headaches the first 2 days, which have now gone. I get nausea halfway through eating, that is a sign to stop, and I also get a dry mouth. My sleeping is good, hoping that it will also increase my sex drive, lol! I have lost 3 lbs so far and will add daily exercise. I had gastric sleeve surgery 7 years ago and have gained back 40 lbs of the 110 lbs lost. I am hoping I don't get any of the other side effects as I increase my dose. My insurance, United Healthcare, paid for it, the copay is $35. I feel really excited about this drug!"

• Ryd...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 21, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am going into week 3 on Contrave. My starting weight was 382 lb and have not had a weigh-in yet, but have already lost enough that it is noticeable to people around me. I have dropped one complete clothing size (was in 6X, now wear 5X and can fit into some 4X clothes). When I started these pills, I also went on the Banting diet (green list only) and started doing the exercises that I can (I am in a wheelchair due to a car accident injury). I think that combining all 3 is the contributing factor to dramatic weight loss. So far, the only side effects I have experienced are: 1. being more sleepy (I am now able to have really good sleep at night. Before these changes, it was tough for me to sleep), 2. occasional tummy hurt, but I recognize that as hunger pains, which is common whenever one goes on a stricter diet, 3. dry mouth, but if I hydrate properly, again not an issue. Right now I am happy with the results and will update on week 6."

• Mis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 2, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Contrave now for 6 weeks. I've noticed my clothes fit looser. Downside, my left hand twitches like Parkinson's, but I know what's happening and keep going. Constant dry mouth, with a strong metallic taste in my mouth. I actually sleep well at night when I take it. Some constipation, and when you have the urge to have a bowel movement, it hits suddenly and sometimes feels like childbirth with severe spasms. Cravings are down considerably, but frequent nausea. The Wellbutrin in the medication helps me stay calmer. Overall, I'll continue to take the medication."

• Lis...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 27, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Although Contrave did make me feel a little depressed and caused severe dry mouth, I stuck it all out because it worked so well in helping me lose weight. I knew up front it might cause depression, which it did, but it wasn't so bad. After a while, that went away. The severe dry mouth was bad, but I used Biotene and kept the spray with me or chewed gum. I lost 40 lbs. in the first year. I was so ecstatic and wanted to lose at least 15-20 more lbs. Unfortunately for me, it just suddenly stopped working one day. It started working within the first week of using it. I'd eat maybe half my meal or half a container of yogurt, and then I'd feel so full that I couldn't make myself take another bite. I'm not sure why it stopped working. I was off of it for about a year, then tried it again, but it still didn't work like it did that first time. I know everyone has different reactions to medications, but for me, it was literally a miracle pill!"

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave about 3 weeks ago, and I feel great! My night bingeing has stopped, and I'm satisfied with smaller portions. At my heaviest, I was 175 lbs @ 5'1'. I've maintained 165 lbs for the past 2 years, so Contrave is helping me tremendously. My goal is 135 lbs, I feel very positive I will be successful. The only side effect has been dry mouth and at times shaky hands. I'm sleeping better than ever. Overall, I would recommend Contrave. In 3 weeks, I've lost about 6 lbs. And to my surprise, I don't feel like I'm dieting but making healthier choices."

• Unh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 22, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Had to stop after one day and one pill. The nausea, headaches, and dry mouth were extreme. Within hours of taking the first pill, I felt high and disoriented. I felt shaky and sweaty. After vomiting several times that day, I guess the pill was out of my system. I had to lie in bed the rest of the day because I felt so horrible. I wish I had listened to the bad reviews. Don’t waste your money!"

• Pam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 13, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Contrave in Nov. 2017. In the first week, I had lost 7 pounds. I had previously (before Contrave) felt irritable all the time. After I started taking the drug, my emotional state seemed to improve. For the first two months, side effects were extreme nausea, constipation, fatigue, and dry mouth. All of which I could live with. At my three-month follow-up visit with my doctor, I had lost 25 pounds. Since then, I have continued to take the drug, but the appetite suppression has faded. I feel like I'm struggling to do all the work myself. I go to the gym every day and walk close to three miles. I also struggle to not overeat. I've only lost five pounds in the last two months. My main concern is the irritability has returned ten times stronger. I meet with my doctor again next month. Not sure if I will be continuing the drug."

• Goi...
• April 5, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have taken Contrave for almost 1 month. I am female, 5'1" and 21 years old. I can't express my joy with the successes of this pill. I never realized how much I depended on food. I feel like I was literally addicted. I have had no side effects other than dry mouth. No nausea, headache, or anything. My heaviest is 174 lb around the 8th of March. Now, April 5, it is 157 lb and decreasing FAST and with very little exercise. Not only do I eat less, I make healthier decisions in food choices as well! This pill has given me a new hope for a better, healthier future. This sounds like a planted comment, haha! But it's honestly great. Worth it."

• Meh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Induced extreme insomnia, dry mouth, hot flashes, forgetfulness. Took two weeks recommended dosing. Decided I had to stop for my health."

• Mag...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Beginning week three, I stopped. Completely. So, two weeks in, this is why: (keep in mind, each week calls for a higher dose) - Awful, AWFUL insomnia began during the second week. - word dropping, forgetfulness - hot flashes, sweating, always feeling too warm - lethargic, no energy - Dry mouth. I mean Sahara desert dry! (Interestingly, did not induce a craving for water). Did it curb cravings? Not sure. I don't think so, but if it did a little, it still is not worth the high degree of downside."

• 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!"

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Contrave on 2/08/2018. I'm now on my third week dose, and I am experiencing a lot of negative side effects. The first being that I'm so drowsy throughout the day, I have a dry mouth, I can't concentrate, I'm disoriented, my urine is dark, and I don't have compassion for anything or anyone, I'm just blah! Yesterday was the worst. I was at work, and I could not remember how to do my job at times. I started to get hot on one side of my face, neck, and ears. At this point, I stopped taking Contrave. I don't want to have a stroke or heart attack. If I had not developed these side effects, I would have continued my journey. The good news is I lost 15 lbs in 3 weeks. Contrave totally curbed my appetite for snacks and meals. I had to just eat something to get through the day. I might start back on this medicine in a couple of weeks, but I will cut my dose. I will check with my doctor before I start up again. I hope this helped someone."