Contrave and Tiredness: What Users Say (Page 5)

• awr...
• July 30, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a teenager and have lost 5 pounds in two days. I only take Contrave in the morning (because it's my first week, of course). I constantly feel tired and sick, I never feel hungry, and I have to make myself eat. Starting to wonder if this is even safe for me!"

• ern...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 28, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "The first 2 weeks were rough. I was sick to my stomach, dizzy, and tired. My doctor switched me to separate prescriptions of Wellbutrin and Naltrexone (the same drugs in Contrave), and I took one in the morning and one at bedtime. It got rid of the side effects. I've lost 20 lbs in the last 2 months. The medication doesn't suppress my appetite, but now I can feel when I'm full, and I'm able to walk away with food still on the plate. It doesn't miraculously take away the cravings, but now I feel okay saying no or having a couple of bites and being done. Before starting the medication, I could eat a meal and an entire dessert by myself, but now I eat maybe half as much. If Contrave made you sick, it's worth asking your doc about separating it."

• Sar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 27, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Contrave for 3 weeks now and have lost 7 lbs. I love that the pills control my appetite, but being tired all of the time is outweighing the good of the drug. I am still only taking 2 pills a day, but after the last few days, I plan on discontinuing altogether. I am always sleepy and even to the point of falling asleep when I've had plenty of rest. I have now gotten to the point that I am so tired that it is making me nauseous, and this is not worth it. I have no energy to exercise and no energy to do basic everyday tasks."

• Con...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 21, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Contrave for 3 weeks. I haven't been feeling hungry, but I am very tired and painfully constipated. I plan to drop down to 2 pills to see if it makes a difference. I do like that this med has you taking a pill at night, which seems to help with my binge eating rather than taking a med only in the AM."

• KB3...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 20, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I began Contrave in early 2015, and as of July, I have lost 25 pounds. This is significant because I was not very big to begin with, and I stopped taking the medicine for a few months in the middle. I began as recommended, and the side effects hit me immediately. I was nauseous, constantly tired, had abdominal pain, lack of focus, and I became sick any time I put any food in my mouth. I guess it was a great way to lose weight, but not the way I wanted to do it. I was miserable. So I quit for a while, but decided to give it a second chance. I did not increase my dosage as quickly, and I only went up to 2 pills a day. I still have occasional loss of concentration and fatigue, but it is nowhere near as bad, and I'm losing weight."

• pat...
• July 17, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm on day 6, lost 1-2 pounds so far... still having cravings but have just started to notice that I need to eat less to feel full. Actually, last night I ate a lot at dinner and felt really sick after. The one side effect that I'm struggling with is after 12 pm, I'm exhausted. I feel like I need to take a nap and I feel like I can't concentrate... this is making me feel like stopping but I will try to continue and see what happens... also, a good side effect is I don't want to drink alcohol... I used to drink 2-3 glasses of wine a few times a week, now I don't want it at all. I have no desire to drink? Guess that's good. :)"

• Eri...
• July 6, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm on day 4. So far, the side effects have not been horrible. I did have some stomach cramping and nausea. I'm a bit tired during the day. I took other people's advice and am taking the pill with food, and I've avoided carbonated drinks. I did have some pop one day, and it made me feel sick. So I'm trying to just drink water all day. So far, I haven't noticed a big difference in my appetite, so I'm hoping that will change next week when I up the dosage."

• Jes...
• May 21, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have to quit this medication. I'm just into week three, and I just can't handle the nausea. I'm miserable. Today, I was overcome with the vomiting, my final straw. I tried to keep going, thinking that, if I can just get through it. Between the nausea, the vomiting, the diarrhea, and the constant feeling of overwhelming tiredness... I can't. If the drug helps you lose weight by making you feel ill every day, then it's working! Nothing ever sounds good to eat, smells and visuals of certain foods now make me near vomit, and when I have food, I push it around on my plate or don't eat a quarter of what I used to. My doctor told me I wasn't getting enough calories now. Go figure. I spent a lot of money on this medication and had high hopes."

• Bri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "It is only the 3rd day, but I thought I would share. Although it makes me very tired, I actually already eat less. My doctor didn't want to prescribe Adepex because of the side effects. I am a 6'2" woman, the looks I get for being super blonde and large are a little uncomfortable. I'm beautiful, but I am too big. I am writing because I have faith in this medicine already for some odd reason. I would be happy with losing 3 pounds a week until the 100 extra is gone. Just letting the women out there know, you are beautiful now, but you deserve to be a size you want to be!"

• hiy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 6, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started May 3rd, and the side effects, nausea, tiredness, and lack of energy almost made me stop. I am getting slightly better on day 3, so I'll continue for now. I am diabetic, so I realized I have to eat to keep my blood sugar on an even scale (I wasn't hungry, so I didn't eat). I haven't weighed myself. Starting weight 218 lbs."

• Wif...
• May 4, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave almost one week ago. Weight loss has been about four pounds, but the thing I'm most thankful for is the reduction in the desire to eat. I had several parties to attend this past weekend and previously would have spent a lot of time in my head debating the wine and junk food before ultimately caving in. This time, it wasn't a hard decision. I didn't even want any of it. I can't tell you how relieved I feel not to have every potential meal or snack be a mental battle anymore. That alone is worth it, no matter the weight loss! Side effects have been decreased appetite and some lethargy."

• Car...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 15, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Contrave for 2 weeks. I've lost 6 lbs. I have had side effects. The first 3 days were horrible. Felt spacey, nauseous, and tired. Yet when I went to bed, I didn't sleep. After those few days, it started getting better. I do get hungry, but I eat a smaller amount and stop eating because I'm full. I quit snacking during the day. I don't want it. And I am a big snacker!! Just started the 2 in the morning and 1 in the evening. We will see how it goes. So far, so good."

• Gea...
• April 8, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Today I started the 2 in the morning, 1 in the evening dosage. I am so lethargic and sleepy, I even took a nap on my lunch break. I haven't lost any weight either."

• Cru...
• April 6, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on it for 3 weeks as I need to lose 30 lbs. I've lost 2 lbs, but I'm super tired all the time. I still crave sugar, but it does suppress your appetite. Also, I am very cranky. I will finish out the bottle, then ask my doctor about another plan."

• Gek...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 29, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Contrave for 3 weeks now. The first week, I was so sleepy on the drive home, exhausted feeling. It's not as bad now, but I wake up not feeling completely rested. I haven't lost much, and I do find the weigh-ins every day slightly discouraging. I haven't exercised much because I just haven't had the energy. Next week, I'll try to incorporate that and try to be even more strict on my diet. Going to keep going... but as of right now, I'm not sure if it's helping or not."

• swm...
• January 28, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm not sure I can do this medication. I feel dizzy and extremely tired of it. I'm on my third day, hoping the side effects go away. But my appetite is definitely curbed."

• 1mo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 9, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am midway into my 2nd week and wanted to report preliminary results. I am a comfort/stress eater who gained 70 pounds in 2 years. No side effects, other than being tired at the end of the day (which is not a reported side effect, so maybe from a change in diet). I am still hungry, but it is easier to turn away from nighttime snacks. I was able to turn away from my children's Halloween candy, which was a first. I didn't want a cafe con leche this morning (sweet/milk) - which is my constant craving. I've had modest weight loss, which I started about 2 weeks before Contrave, for a total of 15 pounds in just under 4 weeks. Starting weight 201, 5'5' female, mid 40s. Time will tell, so far so good."