Contrave and Vomiting: What Users Say (Page 3)

• LJN...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "First Day - Contrave - I have been on Phen/Fen, Weight Watchers 12 times, Jenny Craig, fitness plans, Nutrisystem... I was always fit but never seemed to control my weight after almost 40 years of trying. I have been hypertensive since my 20s and on medications like Crestor, Singulair, furosemide, Victoza, and Advair, all of which prevent weight loss. Well, after day one of Contrave, I lost 2.5 lbs, makes me a little nervous, can feel it working but no side effects like vomiting or seizures. Making sure to eat with the dose and drink lots of water. I did notice less cravings for alcohol, I always have my after-work cocktail, which I did not want. Concerned about side effects but keeping it up until I experience a non-tolerable reaction."

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Unless you are extremely obese (>350 pounds) and have no other options, avoid this medication at all costs. Side effects for me were severe nausea, vomiting constantly, heart palpitations (which have not gone away even after stopping the medicine), chills, terrible body aches, delusions, fatigue, insomnia, bizarre dreams, and apathy. Even after stopping the medicine, I can still feel aftereffects. This drug needs to be investigated for safety because someone I know also had close to the same side effects as me. I did lose 2 pounds the first week, but I believe it was because I had no desire to eat and the constant vomiting. It's also very expensive."

• I...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I knew to expect side effects and mentally prepared myself to push through as best I could. But as the constant heaviness in my head, the whole-body dizziness, loss of coordination, blurred vision, constant nausea, and fear of suddenly projectile vomiting at my work desk became harder to cope with, I gave myself permission to quit. As much as I want this medication to work for me, I cannot imagine putting myself through 2 more weeks of titrating my dose up to 4 pills a day, only to then find that my body never adjusted to the dosing and I felt sick nearly every moment of the day for a month only to have to titrate back down over the course of another month. I got up to 2 pills and just couldn't take any more of the unwavering side effects."

• Hjd...
• January 6, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "If I could give this medication a 0, I would. After lots of research and talking with my doctor, I looked forward to trying this medication as I have struggled to lose weight after having my second child. I took the first dose at 8:30 a.m. By 9 a.m. I felt extremely nauseous and dizzy. I called my doctor and she recommended that I take some anti-nausea meds I had. They did nothing to quell the sea of vomit that ultimately came pouring out of me. I vomited all morning into the afternoon. Now, I've been very ill with food poisoning, stomach flu, etc., but this was a new type of evil as the nausea didn't subside even the tiniest bit, as it does with food poisoning, etc., after vomiting. There was no relief. I strongly recommend not taking this."

• Lol...
• December 31, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Took for two months and couldn't take it a day more. I did lose seven pounds in those two months, but I don't know if it was from the medication or the vomiting I did every single day while on it. I didn't have much of an appetite, which was a plus, again, though I was sick every day. I couldn't even make it up to the full dose because it made me so ill. Vomiting, headaches, dry mouth, diarrhea, extreme mood swings, shakes, sleeplessness, and heart palpitations and pains. I stopped at two months, which was a year ago today, and I still am having long-term heart problems from this stuff. That's under my doctor's words, not mine. I do need help with weight loss, but have decided to eat better and exercise to my ability. No side effects from these!"

• Mar...
• December 10, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I don't know if you lose weight on this or not. I have taken 3 pills, and it makes me dizzy and vomit. I won't continue with this medication since I can't afford to leave work every time I take it."

• RN ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 17, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Was okay when I was titrating the meds up for the first 4 weeks, but then had debilitating nausea. I couldn't drive because it caused motion sickness so bad, it would have not been safe for me to be driving from the constant dry heaves and dizziness. I tried for another 4 weeks, but got to a point I couldn't even work or be functional at home. The day I stopped, the nausea quieted down quite a bit, and by the second day, 90 percent better. I felt like I was going to die while on it."

• Doe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on this medicine since October 22, today is November 15. My appetite feels more controlled throughout the day, but I am only down two pounds. I have experienced serious nausea, vomiting, and lightheaded episodes. All of the reading I have done, several people say stick with it and it will subside. I am going to stay with it as long as I can and hope that the side effects decrease, or at best go away completely. Because I typically feel this way every day, I have very little energy and do not want to work out. I have tried drinking tons of water (which is helpful anyway), protein snacks, carbs snacks (crackers or toast) in an effort to stop the nausea. Unfortunately, nothing seems to help but time and waiting it out."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• August 23, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Sunday, and couldn't sleep, and yesterday I was vomiting."

• Sof...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 5, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Contrave for 1 month, I have lost 12 lbs. It really curbs my appetite, but the side effects have been horrible. Horrible nausea and vomiting constantly, but it keeps me from overeating. I'll keep taking it because it curbs my appetite. Cost is a bit much, but the discount card helps where my insurance doesn't. Instead of $215, it's $70 with the discount card."

• Tug...
• March 26, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Do not take!!!!! Horrible medicine. The first day on Contrave, I had uncontrollable vomiting, and the second, I had severe anxiety attacks. I ended up being prescribed Xanax just to keep me calm until the Contrave was out of my system."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 18, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a 36 yr. old mother of 4, and I started taking Contrave yesterday. Initially, I felt nothing. Until I started moving around, I became very jittery, then extremely clammy and hot. My mouth started to water, and I threw up all over the place. To say it made me nauseous is an understatement! I thought maybe it was because I ate a light breakfast before taking it. So I took it again this morning after a decent breakfast, and as I'm typing, I'm going through the exact same symptoms as yesterday. I'm going to discontinue using this as much as I was hoping I could continue to help with my weight loss, the symptoms are too harsh for me to continue."

• ben...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 21, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 5'2", 268 lbs. I started Contrave on 01/19/2016. The first day, I did vomit maybe 30 minutes to an hour after taking it. But after reading some posts, a lot of people were stating to take it in the middle of a meal to avoid nausea. THIS WORKS! I haven't had any other side effects so far. I noticed that I am not as hungry or have the urge to just snack. Right now, I take one pill a day and will be starting 2 pills on Monday. I also started exercising 30 minutes to an hour a day. So far, so good. My insurance did not cover the drug, but my doctor gave me a discount card. I paid $70 for a month's supply. I will keep updating my results."

• Fai...
• December 15, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Contrave Friday, Dec. 11, 2015. Today is the 15th. I took 4 pills a day, 2 in the am and 2 in the pm. Yesterday, I took 2 pills at 4 am, from there it was downhill. I was nauseous all day, restless, and had body sweats. I tried ginger ale, crackers, broth, and water to ease the pain. Around 8 pm, I vomited. Cool. I ate broth, drank water, and had a glass of red wine. At 9 pm, I vomited until 9:45 pm to the point tears came streaming down my face. Finally, around 12 am, I fell asleep. It's 4 am, and I'm up writing this. After reading other comments like mine, I have similar side effects. After this, I will pray for strength to control my own mind without medication to lose weight!"

• Ton...
• December 7, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "5 days, 5 lbs down. The nausea is making me sick. I hope it goes away soon. Not sure I can handle nausea every day for much longer. Do not have any alcohol on Contrave. I had 2 glasses of wine in 5 hrs, vomiting all night as if it was my first time having a glass of wine."

• Jil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 10, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Contrave for menopausal weight gain. I started it 1 week before my fiancé left me for a millionairess. Not sure if it was depression or Contrave (likely a combination), but I lost almost 30 pounds in a month. Now it's been 6 months, and I'm down 34 pounds. I was vomiting the first week, but that went away quickly. The only other side effect is slight muscle twitching. I was barely overweight, but no diet or exercise would take the excess weight off. I'm thankful."

• Cry...
• September 22, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "1st day on Contrave, I was so nauseous I vomited 2 hours after taking the pill. I even took it with food. I tried to get some sleep. I woke up and am still a little dizzy and off-balance. I will not continue to take this, can't deal with the nausea."

• jim...
• August 15, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave July 10, and I've lost 13 pounds already with little to no exercise. I'm at my second week of taking 2 pills in the morning and 2 pills at night. I have very bad side effects now, any time food touches my stomach, I get nauseated or vomit. I'm constantly tired, and I experience a little constipation. I'll be contacting the doctor to see if they will still be effective if I lower the dosage. I don't plan on stopping."

• Kel...
• July 22, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I cannot take this medicine. About 45 minutes after taking it, I started to feel bad. Felt like I had the flu. Head sort of hurt and felt nauseous. About 3 hours after taking the first dose, I started vomiting. Have felt sick and drained all day. Will not be taking day 2 or anymore of this medicine."

• Gra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 20, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am on week 6 of Contrave and have lost 14 pounds. I love this medicine because it takes the craving for food away, and I don't stress eat. I feel that my overall activity level has increased, and I do not feel fatigued all the time. I drink a lot of water throughout the day and am eating a healthier diet. My exercise level is moderate. I can only tolerate 2 pills daily, when I increase to 3-4 tabs daily, I get severe nausea and vomiting."

• ade...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I need to lose 20 pounds, and it is not coming off with diet and exercise. Doctor prescribed Contrave. I read many reviews before taking and was hopeful that I would not have side effects. I have taken Wellbutrin 150 XL with no problem. Before taking my first tablet, I had a breakfast of Greek yogurt and strawberries followed by 2 cups of black coffee and 8 oz of water. I took the tablet at 9 am. By 10 am, I had a strong pressure headache, felt dizzy, and was unable to concentrate. By 11 am, feeling nauseous. Tried sipping water and a few crackers, but by 11:30 am, I was vomiting violently and was unable to leave the bathroom for the next 3 hours. Fierce stomach cramps started around noon, followed by diarrhea. Headache worsened. Sleepless night. Yikes."

• KDJ...
• May 25, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave May 21, 2015, and so far have lost 6 pounds. I haven't had any nausea or vomiting, but the diarrhea is a bit annoying. It's totally bearable though. The reason I started this drug is because I gained thirty pounds ever since the love of my life passed, and I can honestly say I feel like it's saving my life. The bupropion gives me life, but I don't know if it's the naltrexone that makes me a little sleepy after taking it. I'm a 20-year-old male, 6 ft and weigh 200 pounds, and I can honestly say I'm feeling more and more confident as the days pass! Insurance companies don't know much about it, so get that savings card!"

• 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."

• Con...
• May 3, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm on the third week of taking it. My doctor said it wouldn't really work until the fourth week, but for me, it has already greatly reduced the compulsion to eat. I'm eating less often and way smaller amounts. Had the same experience mentioned by the previous poster - vomited after eating a fatty food (fried taquitos). Only other side effect I have had is a lot more dreams while sleeping."