Contrave User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Nat...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 25, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I had been on Contrave for over 2 years. Amazing outcome. I was at 216 lbs and dropped down to 180, losing 41 lbs. Completely eliminates any craving for alcohol and thus the calories associated with drinking. My food cravings were gone, and I had to remind myself to eat, as I would frequently forget to eat lunch. There is a downside: I have essential tremors in my hands, which were made worse on this drug. Also, the efficacy of the drug diminishes over time. Initially, I was not drinking at all, but after 6 months, I started wanting alcohol again. Also, while I did not gain a lot, I did start to gain back some weight in the last 6 months. I went off the drug as my doctor was concerned about blood pressure. Once off Contrave, I gained 15 lbs in 10 weeks. I still rate it a 10 because I am overall much better off because of Contrave, and the side effects were minimal."

• Sus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 20, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am now on week 3 and started two morning doses today. Week 1 I did not lose any weight. Last week I lost 2 lb. Even though the weight isn't falling off, I swear I feel like this is a miracle drug. I have been a huge sugar addict and food addict in general since I was in 5th grade (I'm 43 now). This is the first time ever I am not constantly thinking about food. Even when I've gone on diets and forced myself to not eat certain foods, I was still thinking about food and craving sweets. Those impulses have almost gone altogether. That's always been the hardest part for me. As far as side effects, the only one I've had is being very tired. I am prone to headaches and nausea, so went in expecting that, but I've been pleasantly surprised. I am 43, 5'2" and started at 215. My first goal is 44 pounds down by my 44th birthday, Feb. 11. Good luck to all of you in your journeys. :)"

• Tes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 20, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This was positively the worst experience and the biggest waste of $239.99. I literally threw this money away, I can't sell the tablets, can't return them, I have 10 out of the box. This made me so sick. The first couple of days I was tearful, the next week I was just miserable and felt pissed off all the time. But I thought it would subside, and then I started to feel horrible in my own skin, with a little headache, also a little dizzy, it steadily got worse through the day. By lunchtime, I could barely function. By 2 pm, I was ready to go to the medical center but got someone to drive me home. I had to remove every item of clothing and jewelry off my body, I put the air conditioning on and slept for 3 hours. I fell asleep quickly, and when I woke, I was 70% better. I stopped the tablets immediately and swear I would rather be fat than go through that. The support line said I was just unlucky."

• Sus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 2, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I really wanted to stay on this. I stopped after three days. Nausea, vomiting, fuzzy head, loss of balance, and dizzy. Just couldn’t do it at my age (74). Can’t afford to fall! Most can work through it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 8, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Five years ago, I was 200 lbs, 5'4'', size 12/14. I started on Contrave, and 1 year later, I was 50 lbs less & a size 6. Today, I fluctuate between 140-145 lbs & remain size 6. I did go off it for a few months at a time, & when starting to gain, would start back. I had accumulated many bottles, so I do take 1/2 my dose daily. Hopefully, when I run out, I can maintain on my own. I plan to wean down with my last two bottles, as I will not be eligible for refills. Worst side effects: constipation, feeling forgetful/spacy & heartburn (the early days only)."

• Cha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 20, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm literally only on my second day of taking Contrave and have just experienced the worst nausea, sweating, stomach cramps, and dizziness. Has anyone else experienced this, and if so, how long did it last for? Thanks!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 20, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Contrave for 7 weeks and have not lost a single pound! I have not had any negative side effects, and it has curbed my appetite ever so slightly, but obviously not enough to even make a little dent. So disappointed! I am 55 years old and need to lose 90 pounds, and going on this medication is the most “drastic” thing I have attempted aside from countless diets and diet supplements the last 25 years. And once again, a complete waste of money."

• Ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 6, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "The side effects were unbearable. I felt out of body taking this medication. I tried it for a week and could no longer handle the side effects."

• Dim...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 21, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on this Contrave for 5 weeks now, and my eyesight is getting worse and worse. I'm stopping today. Has anyone else had this experience and will it get better when I stop using it?"

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Only been on Contrave for 3 days, but have experienced severe diarrhea, exhaustion, and very foggy. My last dose was 24 hours ago, and I'm still experiencing these awful side effects. I'm not willing to feel like this, hoping the side effects will go away."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This drug does cut my appetite but not my desire for sweets. It has caused extreme constipation and terrible itching all over my body at night. I can’t sleep and will cut back to one a day. I was up to three a day."

• Tia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am starting my fifth week on Contrave and have only lost 4 pounds. I only take 3 pills a day because I wanted to give myself time to get used to the dosage. I have some dizziness and feeling jittery, but the worst side effect is abdominal pain and low blood sugar. If I don’t eat small meals every few hours, I feel like I’m going to pass out. Have others had these side effects? I tried Ozempic and it worked better on curbing my appetite and cravings, but the side effects were so terrible that my doctor wouldn’t renew my prescription. Contrave will cost me about $340 Canadian, so if I don’t see results soon, I’ll have to quit."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been taking Contrave for 4 weeks now, and I can say I have seen no change in my weight or drop in my appetite. I asked my doctor to help me with my weight, and she recommended using this drug. What a waste of time. I really don’t know what this is doing to me on the inside. So, I spoke to a personal trainer, and she recommended I do a customized workout, which she gave me, and I think that is giving me more positive results than the actual drug. Contrave is a waste of money and time. All I can say to everyone is if you want to make a difference in your life and want to make a change, then go ahead and just do it. Don't rely on anyone else or a drug, just do it for yourself. Get up and get active. That’s my honest truth."

• Kel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Contrave for 6 weeks. It has taken this long to start seeing and feeling the Contrave in my system. I feel like it works better when you eat more protein. I have lost 7 pounds, and so far, I am happy with it. The only side effect I have on the medication is hot flashes, which I am going through pre-menopause, so I’m not surprised I do have that side effect. I am on 4 pills daily, which really helps me because anything lower wasn’t helping me at all. I like the Contrave and will continue to use it. I do want to emphasize that for me, it took a good month to get in your system. Give it 6 weeks to get in your system, that way, you're giving it a chance. I almost stopped taking it because of those reviewers claiming it worked immediately when it didn’t."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 14, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This medicine is very good at helping you lose weight. So far, in about 3 months, I lost 42 pounds not exercising regularly or dieting. It cuts your appetite. It made me nauseous at first until I got used to it after a month or so, and when I had to stop, I kept the weight off and even lost a little extra. Love it!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started taking Contrave 3 weeks ago, and from the beginning had a weird metallic taste in my mouth. Thought it was an infection in my mouth. Went to get checked out, no infection, and no one could explain the taste. Have just looked up side effects and have most of them, and plan on stopping as soon as I can. Side effects I experienced from Contrave are constant metallic taste in mouth, extreme dreaming, hot flushes, cold and flu-like symptoms, muscle spasms in all areas of the body, excessive sweating, which has never been a problem before, constant high-pitched noise in both ears, swelling in the glands of my neck so much that I could feel it constantly, swelling in nasal passages, overall body temperature rise, and sensitivity to sunlight. It has stopped the food cravings and I am fuller quicker, but I don’t think the other complications are worth it. Had gotten to 2 tablets in the morning and 1 at night. Have also felt very foggy-headed."

• Wen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 8, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was prescribed Contrave to help with binge eating disorder. First few days, dry mouth, weird taste, and headache. It is all worth it, I don't obsess over food, I haven't binged at all since starting. I've gone from at least 9x a week binges to none. I am making better choices, exercising, and learning healthy habits. The weight loss is just an added bonus at this point - I finally feel sane, my brain is quiet!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 3, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Took it for the first time today and experienced the worst nausea, vomiting, and headache I’ve had in a while. I don’t think I’ll take this medicine. I'm literally scared to take my second dose. $145 down the drain."

• Kok...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 1, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I had gastric sleeve 4 years ago, and I stopped losing weight after 2 and a half years. Then the pandemic hit, and I gained 20 lbs in 2020. I talked to my doctor, and he prescribed me phentermine, and he said that I cannot take it more than 3 months. I barely lost any weight on phentermine, it would only make me be very active, and I couldn't sleep at night. I heard about Contrave and wanted to give it a try. I went online and spoke to one of their online doctors, and he prescribed me Contrave. I have now been 6 months on it and lost 40 lbs. Yes, it's not a lot of weight, but I would rather lose weight slowly than lose nothing. At the beginning, I had some side effects such as nausea and insomnia. I decided not to stop and keep taking it, and now my body got used to it, and I don't have any more side effects. I am 30 lbs away from my goal. It's very expensive to pay $99 a month for this med. Thankfully, I was able to use my health savings account to pay for it. Very happy and no regrets!!"

• Kd2...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 23, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been using Contrave for 38 days. I do take antidepressants and mood stabilizers as well. The only side effect I have experienced on Contrave is blurred vision (nothing that cheap drugstore readers didn’t fix). I do have dark urine, though. It has not helped so much with the cravings, but I have lost about 10 lbs."

• Bar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 17, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Been taking Contrave for 3 months and have lost 35 lbs so far. Went from 245 lb to 210 lb. Have had no side effects except constipation. The cravings just aren't there. I'm still hungry sometimes, but find after half my meal is finished, I push it away. I highly recommend."

• JAC...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 26, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on my weight loss journey since January 2021. I started a change in diet and worked on that for five months. I lost 20-25 pounds. In June 2021, I asked my physician if there was a medication that is recommended to help along with diet and exercise. I was informed of Contrave. My doctor told me I needed to also exercise regularly, more than 150 minutes of exercise weekly, before she would prescribe it. So I started working out five days a week, 45-60 minutes daily. I started Contrave on July 1, 2021. It is January 26, 2022, and I have lost a total of 68 pounds. I did have one side effect of nausea. It lasted for less than a week. I have continued to exercise (3-4 days) and have a consistent diet while taking it. It is really a great medication to add if you are willing to put the extra work in. Since starting, I lost twice as much as I was doing it alone. (My insurance doesn't cover the medication. I went through a pharmacy and pay $99 monthly through their mail order)."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 17, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "It was terrible. After a couple of doses, I would have very negative thoughts throughout the day, but I persisted. I became suicidal, and after three weeks, I stopped it after a breakdown. My doctor has advised me to never try it again. I have never had suicidal thoughts before, and even after a month off it, it has done something to me."

• den...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 13, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I got on this pill 5 days ago, and it has been a terrible experience. My GP prescribed it for my binge eating problem and had to stop using Lexapro, as it may cause seizures if two pills are consumed together. For the last 5 days, I have been nauseous, vomiting, feeling extremely dizzy with vertigo-like symptoms. I'm also finding it difficult to think logically. The symptoms set in about 12 hours after taking the pill. Today, I had numerous crying spells throughout the day, and I feel unable to control my rage. Yes, this drug certainly does curb your appetite, may help you with eating or other addictions, but the side effects that come with it aren't worth it. I won't be taking it ever again."

• Sar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 11, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I bought a bottle containing 120 pills last week for my sister, but she couldn’t continue using it after taking one."