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

• 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."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 1, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Contrave after trying many other medications (phentermine, Qysmia, and more). Also diet programs like Jenny Craig and Weight Watchers. Would only lose 5-10 pounds and gain it back within one month while still on the programs. Literally, nothing was working for me. I also have hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis, which have made it incredibly difficult to lose weight even with exercise. 5'8", 233 pounds starting in April. As of today, I am 213 pounds. I can't believe I've lost 20 pounds! I did have stomach cramps and constipation at first, but that has subsided. I feel full after just a little bit of food, but I still get hungry when my body needs to eat. Almost NO cravings for sugar, but if I want sweets, just a little is enough."

• sea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 2, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm in week 4, and I'm down 8 pounds. Pros for me: Nighttime cravings and overeating are completely gone! I'm able to stick to my Weight Watchers plan. I'm also finding I don't overeat when I go out to eat. Huge deal for me. Also, I no longer crave Diet Cokes, and I'm in a better mood overall. Cons for me: The first week I had mild headaches, and on a lot of days I still have some mild stomach discomfort. Because of this, I only take 1 pill in the a.m. and 2 in the p.m. I find this works best for me. Overall, I'm extremely happy with this drug!!"

• not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2015

"I have been on Contrave for about 3 weeks. I am still unable to take the full dose (4 pills a day), but I am seeing wonderful results. I have hypothyroidism, and it has been really difficult for me to get rid of the weight. My doctor decided to put me on this medication, and I have mixed emotions about it. I have felt foggy and dizzy, and some days I am moody. I find that small things bug me. That is starting to go away. I only take 2 in the morning and one in the evening. So far, I have lost 10 lbs. It is like every morning I get on the scale and another pound is gone. I can't eat as much because it will upset my stomach. Other than the side effect for the first 2 weeks, things seem to be working for me. Also, it is helping me not to smoke."

• Anonymous
• April 23, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "One week on Contrave. First few days were awful, with dizziness, vomiting, nausea. This seems to have passed. I thought it was helping with food addiction, however, I binge-ate last night and tonight. Today, I started taking two pills a day, so I will see how it goes. I'm hoping it doesn't affect my ability to sleep, but I'm worried about that as I'm usually crashed by 10 pm, and I'm wide awake at the moment. I may have lost a few pounds initially, I think, due to the upset stomach, but after the two-night binge, it's back on. Please, others share your experiences..."

• hon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 22, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm only on day three. I've actually been holding on to my pill bottle for over a month because I was afraid of the side effects based on other reviews. I still feel quite hungry throughout the day, but I seem to fill up easier than I normally do. I have experienced the 'twilight zone' feeling for about 4 hours after taking it (at lunchtime works best for me). Feeling a bit nauseated as well, and had some very mild stomach cramps this morning. My mood has been okay, maybe a tad cranky in the afternoon and sluggish by early evening. But my hopes are high that this will help me out. No weight loss yet."

• Pop...
• April 7, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have taken Contrave for several weeks, and while it diminished my appetite, I started to really not like food at all. Mealtimes became drudgery (and I usually love food), and I had a constant upset stomach. I felt so miserable, I missed my gym workouts. I stopped taking it and felt fine within a day. It's not for me. It's important to feel good."

• Ash...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 28, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have now been on Contrave for 3 weeks, and I am taking 3 pills a day now. I am down 18 pounds, with only one side effect: dry lips. I have cut out drinking soda and have a healthy 1200 calorie intake each day. I do cheat every Saturday with one meal. I only get an upset stomach/bloated feeling when I eat something heavy. I received my scale and started my weigh-ins. Looking forward to sticking with this!! Start weight is 207, I am now at 189! I work in an office, so I don't always get exercise all day long."

• All...
• January 23, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm a nurse and know all about package inserts explaining side effects, but man they weren't kidding. I was started about 3 weeks ago by my doctor who said I needed to lose a bunch of weight. I expected some stomach upset but not like this. Now I understand why the slow titration to higher, more effective dosing. I can't bear the side effects. I cannot work with stomach upset all day and need to rest at night. Back to diet and exercise for me. This is just not right."

• 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."