Contrave and Dry Mouth: What Users Say (Page 5)

• DLa...
• April 19, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I tried Contrave for 5 days. I was just taking one in the morning and one at night. The side effects were too much. I was very dizzy, constant nausea, dry mouth and eyes, and on the 5th day, a slight ringing in my ear. I also had insomnia at night and sleepiness all day. Contrave did reduce my appetite and cravings. I might try Contrave again later, but I'll start with just one pill a day. I'll probably drink more water next time. I gave a 5 rating since I was only on the product 5 days."

• Cru...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 18, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a 49-year-old female. I started Contrave in October 2016. I started this drug at 226 lbs, I'm 5'6". To date, I have lost 31 pounds with minimal exercise. The first 4 weeks were rough: dizziness, feeling foggy, sleepless nights, when I did sleep, I had crazy dreams, constipation, dry mouth. But at about week 5, the side effects seemed to diminish. I still have a dry mouth, which makes me drink lots of water, but the other side effects are gone. This drug has really reduced my cravings. I LOVE sweets, but I now find I can pass on them. I also love wine, and I find I can just drink a small glass or nothing at all. I fill up very quickly when I eat a meal. I have tried other weight loss drugs, this is the only one that has worked for me."

• Moj...
• April 15, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started a month ago at 184 lbs. I am now at four times a day dosage. Side effects have been minimal. The worst has been insomnia. Not full on, I still get sleep, but it is not usually a good night's rest. Dry mouth in the beginning, which forced me to drink more water (a good thing). That side effect is gone. For the first 2 weeks, I really did not notice any difference and was not losing weight. After 4 weeks, I weighed myself again and I was down to 173. So 11 lbs. in one month with minimal exercise but a big change in diet. I also tried this medication because I heard it helped to stop smoking. Unfortunately, my nicotine habit has not been affected. I am continuing with Contrave and hope it continues to work. Very pleased right now."

• egr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a 29-year-old female, 5'2" with a starting weight of 202 lbs. My doctor prescribed Contrave about a month ago, and I have lost 13 lbs within that time frame. This medication has greatly reduced my appetite, and I feel like a lot of my cravings have been suppressed, especially for sweets. I am also taking this medication to help with BED and am happy to report I have had no binges since I started this medication. The need to binge has completely disappeared. I have experienced some side effects, such as dry mouth and light-headedness, but these effects have been pretty mild. I felt very nauseated for the first time today, and I'm honestly not sure if the nausea was related to Contrave or something else (since it has not happened before)."

• ARW...
• March 22, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm only on day 2 of one pill in the morning. I have been loopy, tired, and jittery both days, all day. Dry mouth is manageable, but I was so nervous driving I did not go out today at all. I'm 52, 5'10" and 175 lb with hypertension, high cholesterol, and pre-diabetes. I have a few more days in me, but may have to do this on my own if I can't shake the high feelings."

• MDC...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am on the second day of one pill in the am and one in the pm (week 2). No side effects except feeling extremely sleepy. I had been taking 300 mg a day of bupropion prior to starting this, and I thought the tiredness was from having less in my system. From what I see, it may be a side effect of this: drinking coffee to stay awake. Weight was down 3 pounds first week, then got my period, so yesterday it was back up. Dry mouth, especially at night. Will this sleepiness go away???"

• Hup...
• March 14, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Starting weight 280. In Sept. of 2016, I started taking Adipex (phentermine) and took that for 3 months. I lost about 20 pounds in those 3 months. I had severe dry mouth, heart palpitations, insomnia, and constipation. When I switched over to Contrave, I only experienced a slight bit of dry mouth and sleeplessness with a slight elevation of my blood pressure. I took Contrave for 9 months and lost another 50 pounds by eating right and exercising. After stopping Contrave, I have regained 12 pounds in 6 months, mainly due to not exercising and a significant increase in appetite. I will retake the medication and will update my progress as I work toward my goal of 190. This is a good medication."

• Mom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was on it for a month and lost 7 pounds. I started having really weird dreams and my mouth was super dry. Started taking it again after stopping for about a week, taking 1 in the morning and 1 late afternoon. I am going to increase again because this medicine really does curb my appetite and no cravings. I do feel nauseous, but it goes away after chewing gum."

• smo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 7, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave and was also on week 3, about to start week 4, when my face started breaking out really badly! I went from having perfectly clear skin to having multiple pimples all over my face! The areas where I had the pimples would get red immediately. I also broke out in my chest area and even got some on my thighs!! Finally, in my 5th week, I stopped taking Contrave, and they are slowly all going away, but my face isn't 100% clear yet. I was also experiencing headaches, upset stomach, and severe dry mouth! The worst part of all is that I paid $90 and wasn't able to lose not even a pound!!! I was starving all the time, and my cravings were still impossible!!! I see the commercial on TV, and it's definitely false advertising!!!"

• Tha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 24, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Contrave December 8, 2017. I have a very stressful job and sit pretty much all day. My weight is a problem and I need to lose around 120 lbs total. Today, 2 and 1/2 months after starting Contrave, I am down 28 pounds!!! I no longer crave chocolate and I don't eat unless I'm hungry. I haven't started a set exercise plan yet, have just been modifying my eating/sugar intake. First month or so, I did not experience any negative side effects. Have recently had some issues with constipation but I added back my morning cup of coffee and that has helped :) Also have experienced a little bit of dry mouth but that helps me drink more water, which is a plus. Overall I am very happy with these results!"

• 04R...
• February 22, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been taking Contrave for about 2 weeks. I started with 2 in the morning and 2 in the evening. I've lost about 6 pounds. Food is of no interest to me, I have no appetite, and I have to remind myself to eat something. This morning, for the first time, I experienced nausea, it went away after about 30 minutes. I also have the dry mouth effect. Constipation seems to be an issue. 3 days since my last BM, I'm thinking I'd be down 9 pounds if I could just poop!"

• Mim...
• February 17, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have just started week 4 on Contrave. The only side effect I have experienced is dry mouth, which is easily resolved by drinking water. The medicine definitely has curbed my cravings, and I get full much quicker. I have lost 6 pounds and am very pleased. My insurance covers this medication as a preventive medication."

• Lex...
• February 12, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Second day taking Contrave. First day I had some nausea, my mouth started to get watery, which for me indicates that I'm about to throw up, mild cramps in my stomach, but the stomach cramps soon went away after 20 minutes. Sleepiness and tired. My head felt like it was heavy, and my jaws felt tight after a while. I felt calmer than normal and somewhat high, as if I took one puff of marijuana. My mouth was dry, so I drank a lot of water to relieve the dry mouth symptoms. Cravings were minimal. Today, I took the pill about the same time as I did yesterday and had the same results, along with diarrhea. I had a panic attack thinking about the side effects and thought about going to the hospital, but luckily my mom calmed me down some, so I'm now writing this."

• Yes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Contrave for 5 days. I told my doctor that I could not take anything that would make me tired during the day or give me insomnia. Score! I do have chronic headaches and currently take no meds. My doctor gave me the first starter bottle free because she wanted to make sure I could tolerate it before investing. I am currently taking one pill per day. Two hours after I take it, it's like a 'one glass of wine' feeling. I'm less stressed and have absolutely no appetite. Some foods that I generally like don't even taste good. I'm hoping the meds will continue to be successful. My mouth is a bit dry, but nothing significant. I also have headaches, but that's typical. I've already lost weight and no fatigue!"

• Sna...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 5, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Seven days on Contrave. I travel all week for work and am a comfort/stress eater, totally addicted to sugar. Our family has a long history of diabetes. Only one side effect, mild dry mouth. Noticeably less craving for sugary snacks. Also, less craving for coffee (my normal drink from daylight to dark). At this point, down 5 lbs with very little exercise. This was a long week of driving to several states, so zero exercise. Savings from the cost of snacks and coffee I spend at gas stations have already paid my $20 co-pay. I am very happy with Contrave and wish others could have the same experience I'm having."

• Car...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 15, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am about 65 pounds overweight and decided to ask my doctor for a diet supplement to assist with weight loss. Because of the medications that I was already taking, Contrave seemed like the best weight loss supplement for me. The first week of taking this medication, I lost 4 pounds and was very excited. However, my excitement was short-lived. I did not lose any more weight during the entire two and a half months that I was taking this drug. I exercised, modified my diet, ate smaller portions, and nothing seemed to help. The only thing I did get from taking Contrave was a bad case of dry mouth."

• EDi...
• January 1, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm on the 4th week of taking Contrave, with 2 in the morning and 2 in the evening. So far the only side effects I've experienced were in the second week. I started getting dry mouth and motion sickness when in the car. The motion sickness stopped after a week. I still get dry mouth, but I can deal with that. The first 3 weeks, it didn't seem to suppress my appetite, but I successfully stopped a lifelong habit of drinking soda with no cravings. Since I started taking the full dose, it's now controlling my appetite. The past 4 days, I have no desire to snack, and I feel very full after eating half of a meal, and I continue to have that full feeling long after eating. So far, 5 lbs down with no exercise. I'm optimistic, time will tell."

• Lol...
• December 31, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Took for two months and couldn't take it a day more. I did lose seven pounds in those two months, but I don't know if it was from the medication or the vomiting I did every single day while on it. I didn't have much of an appetite, which was a plus, again, though I was sick every day. I couldn't even make it up to the full dose because it made me so ill. Vomiting, headaches, dry mouth, diarrhea, extreme mood swings, shakes, sleeplessness, and heart palpitations and pains. I stopped at two months, which was a year ago today, and I still am having long-term heart problems from this stuff. That's under my doctor's words, not mine. I do need help with weight loss, but have decided to eat better and exercise to my ability. No side effects from these!"

• Ste...
• December 28, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave on Feb 5, 2016. It took me a minute before I actually began to use the medication because I was nervous about the side effects. During that time, I weighed 240 pounds, wearing a size 18 pant size. After speaking with my physician, who is also a weight specialist, he informed me that the side effects would be minor and would not last long. Once I began the medication, I took one pill a day for the first week and 2 for the 2nd week; increasing the dosage until I was taking 2 in the morning and 2 at night. I did suffer from mild headaches and dry mouth during the first 2 weeks, but it went away and I have been doing fine ever since. As of Dec 27, 2016, I can joyously say I am 201 pounds, wearing a size 12 pants."

• Ruo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 21, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave on September 17, and as of this morning, I'm down 15 lbs. I also joined Weight Watchers online to keep track of my calories and exercise. The only side effects I have are dry mouth, which just requires me to drink more water, which is a good thing, and some constipation, but I just increased my fiber, water intake, and used a stool softener and was back to normal within 4 days. My doctor wanted to put me on Lipitor because of my high cholesterol. I asked her to let me try to lose weight first. So, to me, the $90 is worth it so that I can avoid any type of prescriptions."

• Wor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 17, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Contrave for right at one month. The first week and a half, I experienced extreme dry mouth, but easily fixed by drinking lots of water. After the first week, I also started with constipation. Colace rectified the problem, but working with the doctor for a better solution. Around the third week, I started experiencing mild headaches. Mild as in I knew it was there, but it didn't interfere with my day. I'm feeling great! My appetite has decreased significantly, and the joy I get from eating (which is what caused the problem in the first place) has diminished. I have the energy to get up and move throughout the day. I've lost 10 pounds, most of which came off the last week. Hoping that means it will start coming off quickly."

• Tov...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 15, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Contrave for 2 weeks. I take 1 pill in the a.m. and 1 pill in the evening. So far, the only side effects I have experienced are excessive sweating and dry mouth. These are minor considering I've already lost 5 pounds. I did have some eye twitching after I started taking 2 pills a day. Overall, I am thrilled with the results. I will be starting two pills in the a.m. today. I am anxious to see how well they work."

• hop...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 7, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Contrave since July 2015. I have lost approximately 57 pounds. This medication is very effective for my food issues. I have obsessed about food for a long time. It has removed that obsession. You do have to do work, the pill is not magic. I exercise, drink plenty of water, and log my food. I currently limit my calorie intake to 1400 per day. I have hit plateaus, but the funny thing is that my clothing sizes still went down, so I think it was my body adjusting. I did have some of the side effects initially. I had a dry mouth, was dizzy, had hot flashes, and had headaches. They all went away in the first two weeks. I have to tell you that the medication would be worth it if the side effects continued."

• Cat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 1, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Have"

• Tfo...
• July 19, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am on my 4th day with the medication. The first 2 days were tough. Feeling very tired and nauseous. The nausea has stopped, I found that if I eat before taking the pill, it helps. The tired feeling is still present, but it's getting more tolerable. I also have a very dry mouth and my attention span is a little out of whack. I am finding that on one pill I am not as hungry during the day, but by dinner I'm starving. I can see how my eating habits are changing a little bit every day. I plan on sticking with the medication unless side effects worsen. I haven't tried working out yet, but hoping when I shed a few pounds I will find the energy to. They are more tolerable than anything else I've tried."