Contrave and Dry Mouth: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Moj...
• February 20, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started March 2017 at 185 lbs. As of February 2018, I'm at 125 lbs. Contrave reduced my urge to eat extremely well. I did not exercise or increase my activity. My weight loss was strictly from consuming fewer calories. I did not have an urge to binge eat all day. Burgers and pizza are still regularly on the menu, but now instead of eating half a pizza, I am full after 1-2 slices. Minimal side effects. At the beginning, nausea, dry mouth, and insomnia. Sleeping is my only issue still. I wasn’t the best sleeper before, but Contrave definitely made it worse. Insurance will not cover, so it's $90.00/month. I'm at my goal weight now, hoping the weight doesn't come back if I stop. Again, everyone reacts differently to medication (for example: antibiotics make me sick, but for millions, it's not a problem). The side effects can be bad for some, just don’t let that scare you off. Contrave is the first weight loss drug I’ve tried, but personally, I would highly recommend it. Results: 60 lbs - 11 months"

• msc...
• February 6, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Contrave since June 1, 2017. I have a couple of side effects (dry mouth, constipation (took care of that with Miralax), and slight tremors on the left hand only). I'm very satisfied. I have no cravings and limit my caloric intake with no problems. I had blood work done 2 weeks before starting and then after 5 and 1/2 months of being on it. There was a big improvement in my numbers....oh, and so far I am down 40 pounds...I would like to stay on it for another 6 months or so."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 18, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Contrave for just over two months now. I have already lost just over 15 lbs and couldn't be more excited. I've definitely noticed a massive change in what I eat and drink and how much I can and can't consume. I eat very little now and am constantly drinking water. I've definitely run into some of the side effects like dry mouth, nausea, and when I first started it, I did vomit a few times. But so far, it's been worth it to take it and worth the money I've been spending every month so far and in the future."

• Jus...
• January 15, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been overweight all of my life and have tried everything from cutting carbs to every meal replacement there is. I exercise and nothing. Turning 38 this year, I’ve finally decided to ask my doctor for help. I’m on day 3 and have had dry mouth, which forces me to drink water. I’ve had no cravings and no need to snack. I go for the healthy options and less carbs. If I’m going to take medication, I need to be all in and do my part. I’ve lost 2 pounds."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 4, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Contrave for 3 weeks now (5'7", 238 lbs, 42" waist). I haven't been too religious about it; missed a couple of days, but I haven't had any nausea or stomach aches. I did have dry mouth at night a few times (which I'm glad I noticed on this board because I thought I might have severe diabetes). So far, the drug seems to work well. I don't have any cravings, but I'm realizing that my eating habits are more psychological than physical. I paid $282 for it at Walmart, but after noticing on this board that I can get a discount, even better!"

• des...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 17, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So I’m now at one week since I started Contrave. I stopped taking Dramamine and had absolutely no issues with nausea - thank goodness. The dry mouth is quite bad, but that means you just need to drink more. Day 3, I had such a terrible headache I could barely function. Thank goodness it was around 6 pm, so I was able to take Tylenol, get the kids fed, and made it an early night for everyone. When I look back on that day, I don’t think I drank as much water, and that could have been the cause of my headache. Dehydration. Love how full I feel, and I don’t crave nor want junk food."

• sar...
• December 17, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’m going to be completely honest, this is not a paid review. Contrave, I started it two days ago during the day around 11 a.m., and I felt sick. I was dizzy, had extreme nausea, diarrhea, and also I was tired, and I have a dry mouth. But I lost a pound in one day, my weight is 273 lbs. The next day I really wanted to stay on it, but I was scared because it had made me feel so sick, kind of like detoxification. I came on this site, read some reviews, and saw this one person say she took it at night. So she could sleep through the pain and side effects. Well, let me tell you something: no matter day or night, you are going to feel the side effects, no sleeping through them, that’s that. Yes, I have a low appetite and couldn’t finish my food."

• des...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 14, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "39-year-old, 5’7" and 220 lbs. Today was my first day on Contrave. After reading so many posts, my biggest concern was the nausea. I’m someone that if I ride in an elevator, I get motion sickness. Spin around one time, motion sickness. So as a precaution, I purchased Dramamine and took it last night, as I started Contrave today. Also, this morning when I took the Contrave, I took a Dramamine again. Happy to report, NO NAUSEA or dizziness. The dry mouth. Wow! Was not expecting it to be that bad. I was talking to teachers at school today, and I would have to stop because I needed water - ASAP! So have water and gum ready! LOL I’m excited. I hope that I will be one of these amazing success stories."

• Ski...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 5, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Have been on Contrave for nine months now and have lost 72 lbs. Weight loss is slower now, but I am still losing. Only side effects have been constipation and dry mouth, but both have been tolerable."

• ash...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So I'm on my third day of Contrave. My doctor is having me take my first week's dosage at nighttime, so if I do experience the side effects a lot of you are talking about on here, she said I would probably sleep through them. Tonight is the first night I've stayed up, but nothing. A little rumbling in my stomach, but nothing bad. I have a mild case of dry mouth, but nothing too extreme. I have noticed that I don't want sugary things. I went to the store today and bought healthy foods because I wanted to. The craving for food hasn't completely gone away, but it has dramatically declined, and at least now it's a craving for healthy food. And, I cannot get enough of water."

• Ore...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 24, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started this medication on 11/3, and I’m down 21 lbs. My problem is definitely psychological/mental, and Contrave appealed to me because it helps with the chemical levels in your brain. Started seeing a change on the second day. Not wanting the junk food and not as much. Was automatically choosing healthier food, not even thinking about it. Was satisfied with having healthy foods and not feeling deprived. Also gave me the want to exercise and not feel like I had to drag myself to the gym. Did see the “effectiveness” of it wear off as I got closer to upping the dose, which concerns me that after hitting the 4 pills a day I’m gonna stall out. Side effects: queasy after taking it and dry mouth like crazy, but makes me drink more water, so + & -."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 23, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave July 29th, 2015. I took the medication as directed and by March of 2016, I lost 96 pounds. I am still on the medication and take it daily. I have maintained my weight +/- 5 pounds for the last 2 years. I feel fantastic. Don't give up. The side effects: water retention, dry mouth, constipation, occasional insomnia. NOTE: In individuals with anxiety, it may increase anxiety symptoms... this is a normal side effect of Wellbutrin. Also known to elevate BP. Keep following up with your doctor as recommended."

• Ino...
• November 18, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been using Contrave for over a month. I've lost 2 pounds, and the only side effect is dry mouth - nothing else. I'm hopeful."

• Sam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 26, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 21 years old, have struggled with my weight my entire life, and have never been able to lose weight until now. For context, I have PCOS and virtually no metabolism, so even when I was an athlete, eating well and working out up to 4 hours a day, I was still heavy. When I started Contrave, I weighed 210 lbs, it has been around 4 months, and I am down to 184 lbs. For the first time, it feels like I am getting results with the same things I'd been doing for years. I didn't change the way I eat, I just ate slightly less and kept a relatively moderate exercise schedule, and the weight practically melted off. The only side effect I had was cotton mouth, but hey, good way to drink more water, and even that went away once I was up to 4 pills a day."

• RN ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 11, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Been taking Contrave for 5 weeks, so just hit the max dose of 2 pills in the AM and 2 pills in the PM a week ago. I've lost 6 pounds. I had some side effects - feeling very foggy and tired for the first 3 to 4 days, but then it cleared up. I still get tired in the mid-afternoon, but nothing I can't handle. I've had to cut back to 2 pills in the AM and 1 pill in the PM due to extremely dry eyes and mouth. The reduction in dose doesn't seem to have impacted the effectiveness of the medication. I had some trepidation about how effective Contrave would be for me because I don't meet the criteria for a binge eater. I'm more of a stress and boredom eater. But I have a reduction in craving even when my favorites are available."

• Con...
• September 23, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have started taking Contrave about 5 months ago and have lost a total of 40 pounds. The most recent loss is about 3 lbs per month. I have not started the exercise portion my doctor has recommended but plan to incorporate that next. I have stayed on the dose of 2 pills in the AM and 1 at dinner because I did not want to affect my sleep. The dry mouth symptom is the only major side effect I am experiencing besides crazy dreams if I take my PM pill too late. The major benefit from this pill is to keep me thinking sensibly about portion size. I believe if I now incorporate a better diet and exercise my results should start improving again."

• Eli...
• September 21, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a healthy 45 years old, and I have about 25 pounds to lose. I started Contrave a week ago. I usually don't react to drugs with side effects, but with this one, I have had pretty much all of them. Pretty bad nausea and headache the whole time, and dry mouth, but I am sleeping well with just 1 pill in the morning. The worst thing is about 2-3 hours after taking the pill, I get very spacey, tingly all over my body, dizzy, and can't concentrate. I have not weighed myself yet, but I feel it is working, so I'm going to try and push through another week with the dose of 2x per day. Though it is very hard working full time... hope it gets better like some of you suggest below!"

• Car...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 4, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "If anyone is thinking about taking this medicine, don't. I lost some weight, but the side effects were very bad for me. I took it for about 2 months because I spent so much money on it. I thought the side effects would go away, but they didn't. I don't want to eat because I stayed sick all day. My doctor gave me some medicine for the nausea, but it only helped a little. I have never felt like this in my life, and I will never take another diet pill again, it is not worth it. I had headaches, stomach pain, dry mouth, couldn't sleep. Don't buy this medicine, please. This medicine should be taken off the market."

• Glo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 30, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started at 243 lb, I am down to 226 lb. Started about 5 weeks ago. So I was finally on 4 pills a day until the 5th week, but I had two days of extreme stomach ache. I came down to 3 pills, 2 in the morning and 1 at night. The weight has steadily declined about 2 to 3 pounds a week. Truly glad I started the medication. I have had some of the side effects. The nausea, I use peppermint or gum to overcome. Constipation and dry mouth, I drink more water. I do get a jittery feeling, but it does go away. No issues with sleep. Take B12 pills for energy. So far, so good. But I am glad it is working. It was $227 under insurance, but the coupon dropped it down to $99."

• Lad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 17, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started on Med August 7th. This is my second full week. First day I had a really dry mouth, after that, no side effects. I'm not really hungry and don't crave chocolate or anything, as a matter of fact. No weight loss yet, but it is still very early use for me. Price was $290, and my insurance covered it all, which is a blessing. Will weigh on Aug 21st."

• Nur...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 7, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Unfortunately, I saw zero results. No change/help with appetite. No decreased cravings. Basically, no change with anything. Dry mouth and horrible insomnia were my side effects. I already suffer with sleep disturbances, and I literally would only sleep a few hours a night while taking Contrave. I tried it for two months, and the cost is outrageous-$250 a month with a coupon. Hope it does help some folks-just didn't work at all for me."

• Aut...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Female, 26, SW: 209. Currently on week 3 of Contrave. I've experienced all of the bad side effects (dry mouth, insane nausea, trouble sleeping at night, drowsiness during the day, vomiting, mental fogginess, severe dizziness, some anxiety, and weird dreams). Started to feel better by the end of the 2nd week, still dizzy but not debilitating. Usually, I work out 4x/week and can't because of dizziness. Increased to 3/day yesterday, and the side effects are almost as bad as the 1st week. I have noticed I don't have the cravings I usually do and can say no to food. However, I am still pretty hungry throughout the day. I'm hoping the side effects will go away and this will begin working. Will update when I have weighed in. Don't think I've lost any weight."

• Pea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Contrave 4 days ago. The first 2 days were great; no side effects and lots of energy. Last 2 days I've had a terrible headache and nausea. However, I have already lost 4 pounds and have no cravings or ability to eat very much. I read on another chat site to try Dramamine at night and Bonine in the morning. (Dramamine causes drowsiness and Bonine doesn't.) Took Dramamine about an hour ago and feel much better! I also drank peppermint tea and have been chewing peppermint gum. These have helped as well, and chewing gum can help with dry mouth too. I do start to get some cravings towards the evening. I'm hopeful that the second dose a day helps with that. I'm not ready to give up on it yet since I'm starting to lose. Good luck, all."

• Val...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 26, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Contrave for 6 weeks and am 20 pounds down (Starting weight 308lb now 288lb)!! At first the side effects were pretty bad. Highly recommend to increase doses when starting this medication as the website suggests. I experienced a bit of dizziness, sweating, and dry mouth are the main side effects for me. I made myself continue on the medication and the side effects lessened as my body got used to it. Now the side effects are minimal and worth dealing with for the results I am seeing. Hang in there if you're trying it out! I rarely actually feel hungry. I eat small meals just to keep my body going. The best thing and most important for me is that I DO NOT crave anything like I did before, so I can control my eating choices. What a Godsend!!"

• Cas...
• June 25, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This med is horrible! First of all, I do not see how the FDA approved this. The side effects are unbearable. It caused me extreme nausea, dry mouth, and a zombie-like feeling. In the beginning, I felt wired and had insomnia. Then I was really sleepy. I had to take naps. I felt very irritable and just out of it. I had constipation and an itchy, burning rash appeared on my skin. I lost a few pounds the first week, but that was only because I was too sick to eat. I would not recommend this even if it was free!"