Contrave and Dry Mouth: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Mam...
• June 24, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm down 17 pounds in 23 days. I have NEVER had this kind of positive result from anything I've tried. I have PCOS so my hormones made losing weight almost impossible. I have found that I've had to play with the dosage a bit... when I got to week 3 where I'm supposed to take 2 pills in the morning and 1 at night, the nausea was intolerable and I wasn't able to sleep at night. I found that taking one in the morning and 1 around 2-3 in the afternoon seems to be my 'sweet spot'. The only side effects are occasional nausea, constipation (easily managed with senna), and extreme dry mouth, which helps with my water intake! I cannot wait to see what results are down the road for me!"

• Eig...
• June 22, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Contrave 4/22, have lost 22 lbs. Had bad side effects at first, nausea, stomach pain. Bad dry mouth and weird dreams. Continued on and have been on 2 tabs in the am and 2 in the pm. No real side effects other than horrible dry mouth. Still no real cravings. Am on a high-protein diet. Low carb, low fat. Haven't really lost much in 14 days. I'm depressed. Eating very healthy. Any advice, fellow Contravers? I'm still going to take it. Has anyone else leveled off and then begun to lose weight again? Would appreciate any feedback. I'm down a pant size and happy! Thank you!!"

• pin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 16, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am now on week 7... As of this morning, I have lost 22 pounds. As I stated before, I am doing Weight Watchers in conjunction with Contrave. Sometimes I actually forget to eat! How does this happen!? Haha... I still have dry mouth, and that's about all the side effects I am having now. I can make 4 to 5 meals with what I used to make 2 meals out of! It is sometimes hard to remember that I don't have to cook more than a serving! My favorite cereal is Lucky Charms (yes, I am an adult), and I bought some the other day, and it didn't taste the same!!! This has been the most successful in any weight loss so far! My insurance pays for all but 80.00, and I use the Contrave savings card, and that saves an extra 50.00!!!"

• Ovr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 16, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I just started my third week and now up to 2 pills 2x a day. I'm 5'7 and weighed 205. I now weigh 195 with a weight loss of 10 lbs and feel great. I am amazed that my cravings are gone and reach for more healthy options. I do have the occasional headache, dry mouth, and constipation, but it is tolerable. I am motivated that this may finally be my key to substantial weight loss. I'm feeling optimistic. Hoping for another 10 in 3 weeks. Will check in."

• Bik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 13, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 46 years old, 5'6 and I hate to admit it, but I am 209 lb. Most I have ever weighed in my life, even when I was pregnant with twins!! I started this about 5 days ago. I was at work, and at about 2:00, I was super hyper and was talking a mile a minute. I was acting very jittery and jumpy. It did curb my appetite. The second day was better because I knew what to expect. I did get a little dizzy and nauseous, but nothing I couldn't handle. My throat is extremely dry every day, and I am drinking a ton of water. I'm on day 5, and I am 201.2. I have cut down my eating, and I am eating healthy on the weekdays and cheating on weekends. My Dr. gave me a sample of 70 pills to start, so I haven't spent any money, and it seems to be working."

• Smo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "It's the goal opposite of what I was told, and it relates to my mood. I was told I would have energy and talk a lot. I have NO ENERGY, DON'T want to TALK at all. No irritability at all, just don't want to talk. It does curb my appetite. I'm probably dehydrated because I have constant dry mouth and have no desire for liquids."

• For...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 1, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Contrave on 5/11. My starting weight was 222.6. Today, 5/31, my weight was 212.6. 10 pounds in 20 days is amazing! I do not crave food! I have even forgotten to eat lunch. I am able to watch what I eat because I am just not very hungry. I have maybe one occasional glass of wine, but I could forego it altogether. I felt nauseous and strange the first couple of days, but that went away. If you can get through the first few days, the side effects might subside like they did for me. I do have trouble sleeping if I take my second pill too late. However, now I feel more alert and have more energy! I do still have some dry mouth and constipation, but it is worth it for the weight loss and the boost of energy!"

• so ...
• May 22, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave on 5-6, and the first week and a half no side effects other than dry mouth, a little bit of dizziness. My Dr. recommended when you start out to take it at night, not in the morning. I think this really helped. Now I am taking 1 in the morning and 1 at night and have been for a few days. I do experience a lot of dizziness and weird feelings, but overall DO NOT THINK ABOUT EATING at all, which is great for me. This used to be all I thought about, so I can deal with the side effects. I am down 15 lbs in less than a month with little exercise, but about to do more. I have about 55 lbs more to go and really feel I will get there with Contrave."

• Lal...
• May 19, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I waited to start until today since I am off work today. I've never been on a prescription before (outside of antibiotics for cold, flu, etc.). I didn't feel anything until around an hour. My throat got extremely dry, and I had an insatiable thirst. I drank glass after glass of water for at least two hours. I also had to use the restroom every 10 to 15 minutes, which is a concern for days I have to work. I drive long distances for work. At the second hour, I had a crazy burst of energy and started deep cleaning my entire house. After I finished, I felt tired, so I laid in my bed. I was in it for 30 to 45 minutes but could not go to sleep. I got up and ate two pizza slices, which is normal for me. I guess it takes a while before your appetite is suppressed."

• Pri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 18, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have completed 7 weeks on this medication. Side effects are dry mouth at night and profuse sweating of my head with minor exertion. No big deal! $90 a month. The literature says to give it 16 weeks. I started at 233 lb and now I'm 212 lb. I notice I don't snack mindlessly. I don't reach for a second helping. I am watching carbs because my A1c is 6.3. During the first several weeks, I didn't see much weight change. I think it takes time. I am very pleased, and I know my doctor will be!"

• las...
• May 11, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave last Saturday, May 6, 2017. The first couple of days, I felt depressed, my head felt a little weird, and I was mildly nauseous. By Monday, I felt a lot better. I'm still on just one pill a day. The only issue I'm having is at night when I go to bed, I kinda feel like my heart is racing a little bit. Has anyone else experienced that? So far, that's my only concern. I have had dry mouth, but that's tolerable. My starting weight was 184-ish, and this morning I weighed 180.4, which was encouraging."

• Sn3...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 11, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Contrave since October 2016. I have currently lost 30 lbs. I started my weight loss in February 2016 at 225 lb. I am a 5'9", 35-yr female. The first months I was on Adipex and lost 50 lbs with that, plus diet and exercise. I currently weigh 145 lb and consider myself at a stopping point. I feel Contrave is highly effective, especially along with the scale down program. I do not have any side effects that bother me too much to stop, mostly dry mouth. For those of you who don't give it enough time, I highly encourage you to give it more time."

• JLM...
• May 9, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I love this medication. I have been on Contrave for 2 weeks and have lost 7 lbs. The only side effect I have had is the dry mouth, but I can live with that. I highly recommend this drug."

• Sus...
• May 9, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have taken Contrave for two months and have lost 10 pounds. It has reduced my cravings, and I do not overeat or binge as I did prior to taking Contrave. My willpower is very strong now, and I feel satisfied after a meal. In addition, I feel so much better. I am off the couch and doing chores and activities again! The drawbacks are I do seem to have an increase in dry mouth, and it is $90/month after insurance coverage. However, I was spending more than $3/day on poor food choices. I would recommend Contrave."

• Lov...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 5, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Contrave since March 10th. Lots of side effects in the beginning, but they mostly have subsided. I am only dealing with extreme dry mouth. I absolutely love this med. Not only does it control cravings, I eat less; make better choices; and my impulses and anxiety are under control. I've lost 20 lbs so far. It's pricey, but worth it."

• Hea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "47-year-old female, 5 ft 3 in, 221.6 lbs starting weight. I started Contrave on April 9th. This morning my weight is 210 lbs. I do get dry mouth, and I drink water, which I never did. I still drink my diet soda. It does seem to help me make better food choices, I eat slower, chew more, my portion size is 1/2 or less than what it was, I don't get cravings. I have occasional mild feelings of nausea, but I take a Pepcid and it doesn't last long. I do feel more energy and excited about the weight loss, which is driving me to continue to eat right and watch my carb intake, and count calories. Something I never cared about. It is a lifestyle change. But I have help with Contrave...I recommend you try it!!!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "On my second week of Contrave, and I have experienced bad headaches, to the point I am taking Excedrin Migraine every couple of hours. I have dry mouth, but that's a good thing because I used to hardly drink water, and now I drink a lot. I did notice that the cravings went away, sweets no longer call my name. I am going to continue to take the medication and see how it goes. I also called for the scale-down program to get the free scale and never received it."

• Cin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 2, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I discontinued using this after 2 weeks due to the side effects I felt: nausea, sweating, dry mouth, trouble sleeping. I think I may have lost 1-2 lbs during that time. I guess it works because you're too sick to eat anything and lose weight that way. It didn't work for me. It's also very expensive, and most health insurance does not cover it. One month's supply that I ended wasting most of the pills was $92."

• Ted...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 1, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Just started 2 pills in the AM and two in the PM. No side effects besides dry mouth, which is tolerable. I don't see people saying how great this med makes me feel. I feel lighter and have a bounce in my step. I'm finally showing a 5 lb loss on the scale, and that excites me. I wish fewer people had bad side effects because those reviews almost scared me from trying this med. I am glad I decided to try Contrave. Please keep in mind this is a long-term solution to obesity, so expecting overnight results is unrealistic. I plan to continue for a year at least. Good luck."

• Sus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "For now, I will give Contrave a 7, as it is my first day. I feel a bit loopy, but it seems to be clearing up. Have not had the urge to go grab some fast food lunch, nor am I hungry at all. Have a little dry mouth, but I would say that so far it is doing its job. Will update after a week."

• the...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 25, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Unless you REALLY need this drug, I do not recommend it. That being said, if you are 80-100+ lbs overweight, it is worth a try. It has cut my appetite/cravings for any food, not just junk. Female, 30, 5'9", starting wt 260 (ish). Started Contrave approx 6 weeks ago; have had nearly every side effect: nausea, constipation, headache, dizziness, trouble sleeping, dry mouth, bad taste in mouth, and tremors. I also got two of the less common ones: tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and menstrual irregularities. Most of the side effects DO go away. I still get migraines a couple times a week/a few times a week before this. The constipation, trouble sleeping, and tinnitus remain. I am down 16 lbs in 6 wks tho. Would 2-3 lbs be more if I was less constipated."

• kek...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Contrave April 18, 2017. The only side effects I experience were nausea and a headache, nothing major. I am down 4 lbs, which I am very excited about. For the nausea, I take motion sickness medication. That helps out, I chew gum to offset it. I eat less. I work out three times a day. One thing I notice is this medicine changes the way things taste. As for drinking fluids, it makes drinks taste flat, which is fine with me. I start my 2 pills a day tomorrow. I will keep everybody updated on my progress. After reading all the reviews, I was very discouraged about starting Contrave. I am so glad I am giving it a try. I keep Jolly Ranchers in my purse, my mouth gets really dry. I pray this medicine works out for everybody."

• Cyn...
• April 23, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 33 years old, 5' 2" and weigh 230. I started taking Contrave 3 days ago. I took my first pill in the morning, and shortly after, I felt different. Then my mouth started getting dry. Throughout the day, I drank lots and lots of water, which is a plus because I am not a fan of water, and I felt very sleepy. On the second and third days, it was the same, but now this time I ate less-major plus-but my anxiety level was at my most high, and I just wanted to cry. I felt depressed. I spoke to my husband in regard to my side effects, and I just started to cry. I've read some reviews, and I see that it does work, but I am having second thoughts because I don't want to feel depressed."

• Big...
• April 22, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Contrave 4/17/2017. It works, lost 4 pounds, no side effects except extreme dry mouth, which I drink plenty of water. I take 2 pills daily."

• two...
• April 19, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "LOVE Contrave! I have been on Contrave for some time now. 37 yrs old, 5' 4'. To date, I am down 63 pounds :) I did not lose my weight overnight, so do not get discouraged. I still get to have the foods I like, just MUCH smaller portions. I get so full and stay satisfied until my next meal. I drink lots of water throughout the day. The only side effect I have had is cotton mouth, Jolly Ranchers help a lot. I do like that they offer a coupon to help cover the cost, my insurance does not cover it. When I first started taking Contrave, my out-of-pocket with the coupon was $60.00, now I pay $90.00. I have no clue why the cost went up :( I have had several friends get on Contrave because of my results. My own doctor was very pleased as well."