Contrave and Upset Stomach: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Sun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm writing to track my success. I am 53, 190 lbs, and have lost 30 lbs in a year prior to taking this medication and feel I should and could do better. Day I April 12. Strange feeling in my left arm and a little foggy this morning with some mild stomach discomfort. And still hopeful."

• Wan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Female, age 40, height 5'2, 305 lbs. Started Contrave on 3/29/17. Week 1 I lost 6 lbs!! Now 299 lbs. I am pre-diabetic and my doctor put me on Metformin. This was a BIG wake-up call for me. I feel mentally ready to do this. So far, symptoms have been nothing bad - a few stomach cramps, food tastes 'blah', a little nausea but only when I don't drink enough water. I do go to the bathroom more often, about 4 times a day. I don't have cravings, and I feel full. I have changed my diet big time - no carbs, fish and lean meats, lots of eggs, tons of water, and small snacks throughout the day. I feel good, no tiredness like others that I read. I will continue to update weekly. I feel this will make me accountable and it may help someone who is like me struggling."

• mic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Took first pill and became very sick. Sleep disturbance, ill stomach, chemical taste."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 29, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Contrave 7 days ago - absolutely no side effects - though still titrating up to the higher dose. I'm 5'3" 220 lbs. Need to lose every bit of 100 lbs. Maybe notice some tummy issues today - but they were symptoms of having eaten too much - need to change my eating patterns for sure."

• Try...
• March 9, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I had a bad experience with Contrave. The first day I took it, I started to itch. Had to take an allergy pill to help. I started becoming lightheaded. I had blurry vision and an upset stomach on the second pill. Didn't work for me. I may be allergic to what's in it. Had to pay out of pocket, insurance did not cover. Waste of money. :("

• 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!!!"

• For...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 5, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started taking Contrave 3/1/17, once a day in a.m. First day, I was extremely tired, had a hard time keeping my eyes open at work. Second day, actually felt really good, great mood too. Days 3 & 4 went well too, although on day 4, I became constipated. Appetite has diminished a lot, eating 3 small meals a day, with fruit in between. Haven't weighed myself yet, waiting until week one is complete. Only side effect so far is a slight headache and occasional stomachache. I will hang in there and continue taking Contrave. Tried Belviq last summer, for the first 3 weeks, all I wanted to do was sleep. Hated that. Gave up after 5 weeks, only lost 5 lbs. Hoping as time goes on I don't experience some of the other side effects I've been reading."

• Anonymous
• February 18, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking the medication on Tuesday, so I have now been on it for four days. The second day, I wanted to eat everything and anything I could put in my mouth, so I know I must have put on some weight. Today is Friday and I've finished dinner, I am sick to my stomach and want to throw up. The thought of food right now is making me sick. I had stomach cramps a couple of days ago. Usually, around this time, I am going to the refrigerator to see what I can put in my mouth, whether hungry or not. I plan on increasing my dose next Tuesday to 2 a day and so on. I hope this will work for me because nothing else has."

• YOU...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 16, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am updating my previous review from 1/19/2017. I have now upped to the full dose of Contrave (2 in the morning, 2 at night). I have never experienced ANY stomach upset, ANY headache, or any other listed side effect, except I noticed on the first day when I upped my dose I was extremely fatigued but was fine within 24 hours. I've quit craving an evening cocktail, sugar, and fast food, and I stop eating when I'm full rather than stuffed. The 4-pill regimen has only been for about a week, but I can certainly tell a difference. I will post an update when I notice any changes."

• TSw...
• February 3, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been taking Contrave for 2 weeks and 3 days. Ever since I started, I get bad stomach cramps after I eat. It doesn't matter if it's a well-proportioned, healthy, nutritious meal or an unhealthy meal, it happens after every meal. I feel nauseous a little still, and in the beginning, I felt nauseous more frequently! I feel energetic, sometimes tired, but that depends on my amount of sleep. For the most part, I feel energetic. Since I started taking this pill, I don't ever feel hungry, I have to remind myself to eat every 2-3 hours or I will only eat once a day, which is terrible. So all in all, the side effects are not worth it. This will be my last day because the stomach cramps have become an inconvenience and make me miserable after eating."

• YOU...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 19, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Today is only day three of taking Contrave. The first two days, I was so tired I could hardly stay awake at my desk. Today, I am taking a new approach and upping my caffeine intake by adding one cup in the afternoon in addition to my one cup in the morning. I read several posts here where others said they were very tired as well, so I'm going to stick with it. I've no stomach upset or other side effects. I would love to go from 200 lbs to 130 lbs. I want to be able to walk the zoo with my grandkids, maybe even Disneyland someday."

• Jus...
• January 14, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "My first day was awful, and the next two days weren't any better, but by day four, the upset stomach had stopped. By my second week, I noticed that I was not able to finish my food, even if I wanted to, because it looked so good, I just didn't feel like eating it anymore. As I continued to take the medicine, I figured out that I can't eat like I used to, and I never felt better. So far, I have lost 3 lbs over 2 weeks. I enjoy this medicine because it's helping me be the person that I know I could be."

• SPB...
• November 9, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Contrave for 7 weeks and have lost 10 lbs with no change in exercise. It has suppressed my appetite. I have had no side effects other than a bit of an upset stomach for an hour on 2 different days, which went away after I drank some water. I am very happy with it. I wish I had started taking it a long time ago. It is worth the money. Now I just need to ramp up my exercise so I will drop the weight more quickly. I highly recommend this product."

• Fee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I began taking this medication Sunday morning. About 2 hours after I took the first pill, I began having painful stomach cramps that began near my diaphragm and moved all over my stomach. I also started in with diarrhea. Monday, after taking it, I still had the diarrhea but was also feeling very queasy. This morning, I took the last pill I will ever take. I still had the diarrhea, but I also had an unimaginably painful migraine and started vomiting uncontrollably. It was so bad that I even aspirated it a couple of times because I couldn't stop long enough to take a breath. I was in the ER from 10 am to 3 pm on nausea and pain meds. I have never felt like I was going to die until today. Please be careful while on this medication."

• Tri...
• August 9, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So I went back and forth about starting Contrave, weighing 275, and nothing was really working for any length of time long term. I decided to try. I started in May, and it's now August, I'm currently 245. It's been quite some time since I've been here. All that said, I will say the first week sucked... I was nauseated, had stomach cramps, felt like crap. Every day I debated with myself if I was going to continue taking it, but I wanted to try, even though I felt bad. I'd say for the first month I wasn't hungry, and I couldn't finish all of whatever I put on my plate. I didn't have a desire for sweets or fried anything. Now, those cravings have slowly come back, but I'm still eating smaller portions. Keep an eye on your blood pressure and don't drink alcohol."

• NIK...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 27, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So I am now into my 3rd week. Started out at 233 lbs, now I am 219 lbs. That's down 14 lbs in 3 weeks. Side effects that I have are if I even try to eat too much, my stomach hurts to where I don't want anything else. I am still constipated and tired at times, my mood swings are up and down, but I try to control them. Everything has not been bad enough to where I want to quit taking them. My ideal weight loss is around 180, and as you can see, I'm well on my way. I was able to get a discount card, so my prescription cost me $42. I would recommend it to anybody! Everybody's side effects are different."

• Jun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 30, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a 32-year-old female, 5'5" and went in weighing 205. I am an athlete, however, I am hungry all the time. I actually feel hungry all the time, and the inner dialogue was always about food. I have been on Contrave for 2 weeks and 2 days. I have lost 6 pounds, and the inner dialogue is becoming less and less every day, and the hunger is gone. It is a miracle. I will say that I did have a headache for 3 days when I went to 2 pills a day. Yesterday, I started 2 pills in the AM and noticed that when I eat after taking it, my stomach cramps something awful. After about 30 minutes, the pain produces a bowel movement, and I am fine. I would much rather have this side effect than the headache or nausea. I am anxious to see how I do on the full 4 pills a day."

• Anonymous
• May 14, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took Contrave as the doctor ordered. I did not feel any improvement in appetite or weight loss. When I got to the third week, 2 am and 1 pm, I was feeling bloated, stomach hurt. I thought I would try to get to week 4, which was 2 am and 2 pm, but I didn't get there. I was starting to feel out of breath and really bloated. I went back to the doctor. I said I cannot take this anymore, it is making me feel bad. I feel alright now. But my share of the cost of Contrave was $229.00, which I am out of pocket for, and still have half the pills of 120 left."

• Cow...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I just started Contrave 5 days ago. The positives are that I've noticed my appetite is suppressed, and I'm eating smaller portions. Also sleeping great, but I am only on the 1x a day dose in the morning. The negative side is the nausea and stomach ache later in the day. I wouldn't consider them enough to stop at this point, and I plan to continue on with it at this point. Hoping these negative side effects will subside as my body gets used to it."

• Nur...
• December 31, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started this med on 12/22/15 and have lost 4.8 lbs, without exercise, over Christmas. I am very happy with the results and expect even more when I get to the gym. (I work 12-16 hour night shifts 3 days a week and teach 2 days at a local university, so this can be an issue.) The side effects that I have experienced are constipation, slight dry mouth, slight lightheadedness occasionally, and some stomach issues with pain and cramping that are resolving. I was a carboholic previously and have cut down drastically. I would have a glass of wine with dinner on my nights off and really don't even want that. I was not interested in the desserts that were available over the holidays. I get full quickly and am not hungry at all."

• K...
• December 29, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on this medication for two days and have had diarrhea and stomach cramping. Haven't noticed a huge difference in my hunger, but time will tell. I still have hope. Female, 33 years old and 224 starting weight."

• Car...
• December 10, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on this med for 2 months, and I've lost 22 pounds. Once you get over the hurdles like the jitters, headaches, and upset stomach, the med really is a dream. I have a binge eating disorder and OCD. This has curbed that need to keep eating and a lot of other problems related to the OCD. I'm less obsessive, which leads to fewer compulsions, and not spending all my hard-earned money on takeout, online shopping, and other forms of useless spending. I started out rather heavy, 353, and I honestly can say it's really amazing to not have that urge to eat all the time. It's amazing what you can focus on when food is not on your mind 24/7. It's nice being focused, and I can't wait to see where I'm at in a year! It's a 9 because it's $$$."

• oks...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I just started Contrave 1 week ago. I have been taking one pill in the morning, and yesterday was my first evening pill. So far, I have not lost anything. My doctor said it takes a month for it to kick in. I think I am eating more things I never eat but love (candy, etc.) because I am hoping the Contrave will stop me soon. After reading all these reviews, I have decided to go on the 1200-calorie diet and get some exercise to give the Contrave a hand. Side effects are dry mouth, a little dizziness, and some stomach cramps the first few days."

• Jen...
• November 29, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Taking Contrave for 3 months. Lost 20 pounds. Side effects: cotton mouth, jitters, irritability, twitching, stomach cramps. All went away after 3 weeks except the cotton mouth. If you pay full price, they have a program where you pay $70 for the first 3 refills, then $60 after that."

• Old...
• November 4, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am just finishing my second week taking Contrave and have lost 10 lbs. It has been an interesting experience because the drug is definitely not an appetite suppressant, yet it does help you control the urge to eat. I have had mild side effects - some stomach discomfort and slight headaches along with constipation, but it has all been easily manageable. If you are considering taking this medication, please keep in mind that you still need to do the work by exercising and eating right, but the medication really does help. It has helped me get my motivation back to exercise, and it definitely helps with cravings to eat, making it easy to just eat what I need to be healthy. Use the coupon they give you, it drops the cost to $70."