Contrave and Vomiting: What Users Say (Page 2)

• LJa...
• August 7, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Contrave for 20 weeks and lost 40 lb. The first month was hard. I had nausea and occasional vomiting. I had headaches, and some dizziness. After a month and starting the full dose, I began to notice a difference. The nausea became less, along with the headaches and dizziness. This medication helps curb my appetite and cravings. I eat half as much because I feel fuller faster. I haven't exercised, and I don't follow a certain diet. I hate exercise, and I hate counting calories, LOL. I don't have sugar cravings. I also take Prozac for depression. The Contrave, along with the Prozac, has helped my depression tremendously. I feel great. I feel a motivation that I have not felt in a very long time. I love the fact that this is a medication that you can take longer than most other diet meds. If you can make it through the first month, the medication truly helps."

• Mis...
• July 27, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started out taking one pill a day. Appetite was suppressed, and mood was better. Week two, I started getting hot flashes and then cold sweats occasionally, a little jittery. Was able to make healthy food choices. Walked on the treadmill 30 minutes a day. The third week, when I went up to two in the morning and one at night, I thought I was going to die. I have never had such violent vomiting. (And I’ve had gallstones.) I was vomiting blood, dizzy, couldn’t keep anything down. Diarrhea. Horrible headache. I thought I had food poisoning. Tonight, even though I went back down to one pill twice a day, I am having severe depression, self-loathing. Smelled cigarette smoke all day and couldn’t figure out where it was coming from. It’s 3 am, and I can’t sleep. The only weight I have lost is the two pounds I lost from vomiting all day. This is crazy. I don’t really know where to go from here. I’m afraid to quit cold turkey."

• Mis...
• July 27, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started out taking one pill a day. Appetite was suppressed, and mood was better. Week two, I started getting hot flashes and then cold sweats occasionally, a little jittery. Was able to make healthy food choices. Walked on the treadmill 30 minutes a day. The third week, when I went up to two in the morning and one at night, I thought I was going to die. I have never had such violent vomiting. (And I’ve had gallstones.) I was vomiting blood, dizzy, couldn’t keep anything down. Diarrhea. Horrible headache. I thought I had food poisoning. Tonight, even though I went back down to one pill twice a day, I am having severe depression, self-loathing. Smelled cigarette smoke all day and couldn’t figure out where it was coming from. It’s 3 am, and I can’t sleep. The only weight I have lost is the two pounds I lost from vomiting all day. This is crazy. I don’t really know where to go from here. I’m afraid to quit cold turkey."

• Unh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 22, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Had to stop after one day and one pill. The nausea, headaches, and dry mouth were extreme. Within hours of taking the first pill, I felt high and disoriented. I felt shaky and sweaty. After vomiting several times that day, I guess the pill was out of my system. I had to lie in bed the rest of the day because I felt so horrible. I wish I had listened to the bad reviews. Don’t waste your money!"

• 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."

• Swe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 16, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have lost 10 pounds in 3.5 weeks. Hate the taste in my mouth, but I like the results. I think that the company needs to consider taking the fourth pill dose out of the regimen. If you have not gotten there, beware. It put me in the ER with severe trembling, numbness/tingling in hands and feet, creepy crawlies, severe dry heaves, violent vomiting, dehydration. My veins would collapse every time they tried to get an IV in me to counter the effects and hydrate me. I did fine on 1-3, but I was not having cravings on 3 and 4 is way too much, in my opinion. I hope this helps someone. I am going back to two a day for a while to let my body recover. Good luck!"

• new...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 14, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I just started 2 days ago, and on that day, I thought I had to go to the emergency room. I got so nauseous and vomited like the Exorcist and slept for more than 12 hours. I didn't keep anything down for 2 days, not even a sip of water, it was horrible. I really want to lose weight, but I'm afraid to take it again. That day, I felt so horrible. Not sure what I'm going to do."

• Liz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 19, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was only on Contrave for a week, so I can’t speak on how well it worked. The reason I was only on it for a week was due to the side effects. I had debilitating nausea that meds wouldn’t touch. I kept telling myself it would get better, but yesterday I threw up several times, and it was interfering with my job, so I just had to quit Contrave. It felt like a combination of being hungover and having a stomach bug for a whole week. I'm so bummed I had to quit due to the side effects."

• Jac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 6, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So I have been taking these for 1 and a half months, 4 pills a day. The Good: I have to force myself to eat or I can go all day without eating. I have lost 20 lbs. Contrave has helped curb my alcohol addiction, which is helping with the weight loss. I have no trouble sleeping. The Bad: I've had to throw up a couple of times. I've had a few tummy aches, a little constipation, I have had a few headaches, but nothing too bad. Once I went up to 4 pills a day, I've noticed that I am a little jittery, more depressed, anxious, and for the last few days my chest has been hurting and I got a couple of sharp pains in my heart. So I'm dropping down to 3 pills a day. I don't want to stop taking the pills because they do work. If I don't feel any better, I will drop to 2 pills a day. I feel like I'm dehydrated all day! But this has made me have to drink a lot more water, which is also helping with the weight loss. I am really happy that I'm sleeping well during the night, I do get tired still during the day and have been taking naps."

• Sug...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 3, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "After going to my doctor for some blood work, I found out I’m unhealthier than I thought. I gained 20 lbs (I’m 5 ft 4, 183 lbs, 41 yo female). My cholesterol is high (255), my fasting blood sugar was (99), and my vitamin D was low (17). I asked my doc for a prescription, and she warned me about the cost. I was able to get it for $99, which is still high and probably not something I can do long-term. I still want to try it though. I start Contrave tomorrow, and I’m a bit nervous. I took Zyban 10 years ago when I quit smoking (and it actually worked for me). It did make me nauseous about 30 min after I took it and dry heaved. I also remember having crazy, vivid dreams. If that’s the extent of my side effects, I can handle it. I go back to my doc for a follow-up appointment to recheck all my blood work and make sure my blood pressure doesn’t go up. I’m hoping to lose 13 lbs and lower those bad numbers. I’m also going to change my diet, try to reduce sugar, saturated fat, and cholesterol. I’ll update in 6 weeks."

• Ade...
• January 25, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am taking Contrave for a little more than a month. I haven’t lost a pound. This medication is giving me a lot of side effects: nausea, hot flashes, vomiting, and insomnia. The bad thing is that I just refilled a new prescription, which costs me $100. That will be going to the trash... Good luck to those who haven’t experienced any side effects."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 18, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Contrave for just over two months now. I have already lost just over 15 lbs and couldn't be more excited. I've definitely noticed a massive change in what I eat and drink and how much I can and can't consume. I eat very little now and am constantly drinking water. I've definitely run into some of the side effects like dry mouth, nausea, and when I first started it, I did vomit a few times. But so far, it's been worth it to take it and worth the money I've been spending every month so far and in the future."

• Ter...
• October 16, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took my first pill on Saturday morning. About an hour later, I began sweating so much it was seriously dripping off my head. Then I got nauseated and started vomiting. I was also very sleepy and felt drunk. Will this get better? Should I continue taking Contrave?"

• Bub...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 13, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Contrave for 5 weeks now. When I first started taking one pill in the AM and one PM, everything was good. No weight loss, though. So I started taking two twice a day, like my doctor recommended. I have lost 18 pounds, but I have paid the price. I am always nauseated and usually throw up in the afternoons. My sleep has suffered, and I have very weird dreams. I don't want to quit because I love losing the pounds. I don't know how long I can deal with being constantly sick. I also have high blood pressure, type II diabetes, and high triglycerides. I feel if I lose enough weight, some of the other ailments will go away. I have tried taking Bonnie and Dramamine with my Contrave to help with the nausea, not working very well. Any suggestions?"

• VFr...
• September 16, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started in March 2017 at 195 lbs. Side effects were rough for the first 4 months... nausea, vomiting, severe stomach pain right after eating. So, I kept Pepto in my purse to keep me going. It is Sept 14, 2017, and I have zero side effects. I've lost 40 lbs. I went from a size 16 to an 8. I have 20 lbs to go! I plan to stay on this as a maintenance drug. I absolutely love it, and pushing through the side effects was worth it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 24, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "After reading all the reviews, I was kind of skeptical about taking Contrave but decided to try them anyway, hoping for a positive experience. I started them on Monday, August 21, and felt fine the whole morning, then about 1 pm that day, it went nothing but downhill. I had nausea, vomiting, headaches, flu-like symptoms, light-headedness, and ringing in my ears. I could not do anything but lay in bed, I felt so bad. This is day 3, and I still have the headache and am not feeling 100%. Some of the reviews said to try and stick it out at least a week, but after the reaction I had, these pills are going in the trash. I just hate the fact that my insurance didn't cover it, so I am out of $99!"

• Oli...
• August 20, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have just tried Contrave 2 days ago, and it was horrible for me. I ended up in the hospital because I got VERY lightheaded and vomiting, along with diarrhea, and I couldn't control either one of them. I also had muscle spasms, as well as nerve shocks, and my head was on fire. My body moved on its own and however it wanted to, as well as sweating really bad. Now, 3 days later, I am back to my normal self, and I will never take Contrave again. I paid $150.00 for my bottle, and now it's no good for me. I hope that my doctor can find something else for me to try, 'cause this isn't working. I'm 39 years old, 5'3 and I weigh 190 lbs. Let's see what can be done for me."

• Aut...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Female, 26, SW: 209. Currently on week 3 of Contrave. I've experienced all of the bad side effects (dry mouth, insane nausea, trouble sleeping at night, drowsiness during the day, vomiting, mental fogginess, severe dizziness, some anxiety, and weird dreams). Started to feel better by the end of the 2nd week, still dizzy but not debilitating. Usually, I work out 4x/week and can't because of dizziness. Increased to 3/day yesterday, and the side effects are almost as bad as the 1st week. I have noticed I don't have the cravings I usually do and can say no to food. However, I am still pretty hungry throughout the day. I'm hoping the side effects will go away and this will begin working. Will update when I have weighed in. Don't think I've lost any weight."

• cac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 20, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "The 1st time I tried Contrave, one pill made me so sick to my stomach with vomiting and weird neuro side effects for 2 days. I tried again a couple of months later starting out with 1/4 tablet twice a day and worked up to 1 1/2 tablets twice a day. I have learned to take the meds in the middle of eating a meal and NOT to take near any coffee. I lost 8 lbs without changing my diet in a short time. I did notice my craving for sweets was nil. My dad passed away, and I have gotten off Contrave but plan to start out 1 twice a day again and build up to the highest dosage I can tolerate. My cousin has been on the full dose for over 1 year and is STILL continuing to lose."

• Mol...
• June 20, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was prescribed Contrave by my doctor 3 weeks ago. I'm on week 3, and the side effects are just too much to deal with. My starting weight was 196 lb, and I've only lost 3 pounds. I work out 3x a week and walk daily. I changed my eating habits to stay under 1200 calories daily. Anyone who is looking to take this medication, hopefully, you can handle the nausea and vomiting, headaches, and sweats. I wouldn't recommend Contrave, it's not worth the money, in my opinion."

• T2L...
• May 17, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Took Contrave for one day - the nausea, dizziness, vomiting was unbearable. I will not be taking it anymore, which upsets me considering it cost me around $100."

• mis...
• May 12, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Contrave helped me keep 5 pounds off in a month. However, the nausea was unbearable, and it made me vomit profusely. Some days I felt that I had the flu. The side effects were a major hassle, especially when they happened at work. Once I stopped taking it, the weight I lost came back with a vengeance."

• Nau...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 18, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am sick today, no food intake, medication reaction to Naltrexone to complete a Contrave dose. Titrated up from 12.5 mg Week One to 25 mg Week Two. Didn't notice much change, but by Day 2 at 25 mg, nausea started getting much worse. Couldn't eat a thing, couldn't even keep ginger ale down. Although I've lost about 2.5 pounds in the first week with very little exercise and a big cheat on Easter, if this nausea and vomiting will be the norm, I'll have to pass on it. Not taking any tonight and will roll back the dose to 12.5 mg tomorrow. If I can tolerate that but see no more weight loss, I will chalk this one down to another plan that doesn't work for me. At 56 years old, I'm getting so tired of this lifetime of trying to control my weight."

• Kai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have to say that Contrave works. I have been on this medication since the beginning of December. I didn't have any of the side effects in the beginning. I have lost approximately 20 lbs at this point. I have no more cravings for coffee or sweets. I no longer like the taste of wine, which I recently discovered. I try to take the dosages 12 hours apart and have learned not to take it on an empty stomach. Within the past 2 weeks, I have had bouts of nausea and vomiting. I am fine after that, but absolutely think it has something to do with my stomach not tolerating acidic foods, unusual for me. I have learned to have a different relationship with food. I now eat to live instead of living to eat."

• Fat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 30, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am young and considered obese. I am a healthy individual, though, and just wanted to shed a few pounds. This pill is what my doctor prescribed. I read through all of the side effects and decided to give it a go. I lost 8 lbs in two weeks, but I don't think that was from the pills. I stopped taking them after the first two days. I was so nauseous that I couldn't stand without falling and vomiting, and my headaches are so bad that it affects my vision. It is unbearable. I may be fat, but now I am happily so if it means never taking these pills again. They literally steal all of your energy and make you miserable."