Contrave and Upset Stomach: What Users Say (Page 3)

• 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."

• 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."

• mo2...
• November 6, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Nausea, dizziness, blurred vision, stomach ache are some of the side effects I felt after only taking 1 pill. That was two days ago, and I still feel off! Would not recommend if you have a low tolerance to medicine, I would rather be fat."

• Amb...
• June 28, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Female in her 30s, down 15 lbs from intermittent fasting & ketogenic diet. 50 lbs to go, wanted to help regulate cravings. I started out taking one in the morning, the first two days were great, it was easy to follow my diet. But days 3-5, I was a little nauseous & extremely fatigued/dizzy. It was so debilitating I went off it. I read that if you just keep with it you get used to it, but every time I’d try to take it I was instantly fatigued to the point of sleeping all day. My stomach was constantly sour, queasy, & it gave me mild diarrhea if you eat carbs and are not working out. If you can deal with being out of commission while your body adapts to the medication & are desperate to lose weight, I actually would recommend it. It’s not the healthiest option, but losing weight is worth a few months of medication if it gets you started. But if you already have a routine and don’t eat carbs, I wouldn’t suggest this, it set me back."

• 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!"

• Ras...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 6, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started the 3rd week of Contrave yesterday, was initially down 2 lbs and then 3 down but back to only 2 lbs. Got a cold last week, so have not been eating as much, but still nothing major. Started back to the gym also. First week, tired, slightly dizzy, but that was it. Second week, forgot one night and took the pill after dinner (about 30 minutes later), and my stomach was upset all night, but no vomiting or diarrhea, which would have helped! Third week, took two pills in the AM and several hours later, extremely dizzy and funny headaches. Same thing today, and still nothing major. I am not really seeing any major change in appetite at all. I don't really feel like this pill is working, which is sad because my insurance did not cover it, and I had to pay $99.00 for these things."

• kar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I tried Contrave, I felt sick, I have a stomach ache and heart palpitations. All this and only taking 1 pill. I left it for a day as I had just gotten back from an overseas trip and thought jet lag might have been an issue. I took one today and I've found I'm more hungry than normal, and my stomach feels off. Will not be taking any more, not worth the issues it is causing."

• ALa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 18, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave 4 days ago. Day 1 was okay, I felt slightly dizzy. On Day 2, I had the worst stomachache in my life, and I vomited 7 times. Day 3, I had the same pain and vomited at least 12 times. Today, I feel no side effects because I did not take it. The doctor asked me to stop the medicine and suggested trying Belviq."

• NYC...
• December 5, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took this medication for a week and just couldn't tolerate it. I did lose weight, but the side effects (gastric distress, nausea) were so bad I had to discontinue it."

• Sic...
• March 13, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am on week 3, and I have lost 5 lb, but my stomach is so upset. I am going back to week 2 dose."

• 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."