Contrave User Reviews & Ratings

• Jer...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 10, 2025

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Works really well for me. Slow, steady weight loss totaling 30 lbs so far, from 225 last July to about 195 today in April. I do exercise moderately, but more importantly, the food cravings at all hours of the day are gone. Less food and calorie input means weight loss for me. Also, very acceptable to me is the side effect of a very dry mouth much of the day, so I now drink lots of water."

• Ast...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 8, 2025

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started taking Contrave 7 days ago. Took the 1st dose at 11 am. Felt dizzy and tired. Now I take it at bedtime, and I have no side effects. I have been on Wellbutrin before and tolerated it well, so I guess I had a head start. It seems to be curbing my appetite and my wine urges! Lol So far, so good."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 2, 2025

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This medication has worked so well for me. Eight weeks in and I’ve lost around 9 kg. I’ve increased my exercise and not touched junk food. No side effects. And I’m not on the maximum dose. Once you see and feel the weight coming off, it motivates you to really watch what you eat. I’ve realized that we really don’t need that much to eat to remain healthy. I was eating way too much. It will be interesting to see whether I can maintain a healthy weight once I taper off the medication."

• sas...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 17, 2025

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on it for over 6 months, and the only real weight loss I had was the first two weeks because I was very nauseous. Maybe a lb or two a month, but nothing really."

• Joa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 26, 2025

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been taking Contrave for 8 months and have dropped 38 lbs. I definitely have some side effects. The worst is perpetual constipation. I also have tremors in both hands. I’ve had episodes of light-headedness. No nausea. BUT… My craving for food (especially unhealthy foods) disappeared. I eat half of what I used to eat. Full disclosure: I have exercised very little since starting Contrave. I’m sure that I would have lost 50 lbs by now if I was doing a little something every day. My bad, for sure. I also feel that the drug isn’t as effective as it was in the first 6 months. I asked my MD if a higher dose would help, and she explained that the benefits of Contrave do not increase with a higher dosage. All that said, I am very grateful that I dropped quite a few pounds! I was struggling for so long and was always discouraged. This was a huge boost for me."

• Foo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 11, 2025

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Contrave for about 6 months, I am about to start my 3rd bottle. I was suggested this medication by my nurse practitioner when my insurance wouldn't cover weight loss injections. My starting weight was 215 at 5'4. I never understood why I struggled so badly with my weight, I really didn't eat that much, I thought. I was wrong, and this medication made me see what I had been so blind to for 30 years: I was obsessed with food. I still have food noise, but it's not as loud, and I can let it pass. In the past, if I had to run an errand, before I left, I was checking out what restaurants were nearby, seeing who had the most amount of food for the least amount of money. Traveling to a new place, checking out who has the best hamburger, etc. On this medication, I am not getting pleasure from eating, it is just a thing I have to do because I get hungry sometimes. It's not a hobby. I've lost 30 lbs. I can't take more than 2 a day, or I feel suicidal though."

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2025

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Love this weight loss tablet! I have lost 15 kg in 5 months. I have had very little side effects, being dry mouth. I can sleep and function on these tablets. I feel so much more confident, I'm getting great comments from people telling me how amazing I look, even asking me what my secret is! I started at 95.9 kg, now at 80.4 kg. Makes me feel fuller and definitely eat less."

• Lee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 9, 2025

"I'm not a big eater, but I drink too much wine. My doctor put me on it to help stop drinking so much. I also wanted to lose some weight. It has helped with the wine. It makes it taste weird. I have only lost one pound. So not happy about no weight loss."

• can...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 3, 2025

"I took Contrave for 2 months, one pill per day. For me, the medication was excellent. It helped with cravings, and I had feelings of fullness. I would snack and eat all day prior to taking it, particularly at night, and this pill really helped. Without cravings and obsessing over food, I exercised 3-4 times a week and ate what I wanted (healthy mostly). It's recommended not to take the pill with high-fat food. I still ate fatty food sometimes and still lost the weight as I ate less than what I used to eat. I lost 15 lbs in 2 months, from 156 lbs to 136 lbs with no side effects. I stopped taking it for 3 months, and cravings returned. I'm now taking it daily, and it's helping again. Medical covered it, but without coverage it's expensive."

• Jea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Contrave since October 24 because I had 16 lbs to lose for the past year and couldn’t get the weight off because of cravings for everything and anything. When I started, I expected it to miraculously make me not hungry and lose weight right away like I read in some of the reviews. I stuck with it and took it as prescribed, still, very little was coming off. I did put in a little more exercising and drank more water, but still only losing 0.6 or 0.8 lbs a week. I stubbornly would not give in and continued, then it happened, I didn’t crave junk food anymore and I ate only until I was satisfied, not stuffed like I used to do. Then I started to lose a pound a week. This might not sound like much from reading the other reviews, but it was amazing to me because my cravings were gone, plus, I can’t stand eating anything sweet. It made me nauseous, so for me, that was wonderful. Once I started taking 4 pills, the weight has been coming off. Lost 13 lbs, so grateful."

• Car...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "WOW! Just wow! My BMI is 37.9. Constantly out of breath and overall unhealthy. Did a lot of research and found Contrave to be a good fit for me. I can't believe how good I feel in only 7 days of taking Contrave. My breathing is better, I have way more energy, and I am so proud of myself for sticking with it. Yes, I feel not really dizzy but more vertigo-like sensations, but I went from taking Paroxetine for years and simply stopped one day and started Contrave the next day. The doctor advised against it due to bad withdrawal symptoms from Paroxetine but said it was safe as long as I could tolerate the side effects. (I was too excited to start Contrave right away.) I'll be honest, going through the withdrawal and starting a new medication has made me very emotional. I would recommend tapering off other medications first. I have really enjoyed reporting to RxFood and learning just how unhealthy I eat! I have lost 4 lbs in 7 days! Happy, happy! I would recommend Contrave to anyone any day!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 3, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Didn't work for me, sadly. No major side effects, but felt no real change."

• Tor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 10, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Love it! Totally took away obsessive food thoughts, I no longer feel excited about all foods I used to pig out on and can easily pass by them in the store without a compulsion to buy or eat them. The pleasure centers are calm and do not respond to food as if it were a hard drug - food addiction is under control now. I also feel full much sooner and by smaller volumes of food, albeit it is not a formal indication. I am a fan, what can I say? The only side effects that I am experiencing are constipation and, if I happen to take it after 5 pm, I end up not being able to fall asleep until midnight, which is a bummer for me because I am an early riser. Watching that I take it before 5 pm solves the latter issue. I am still figuring out how to manage constipation without drugs. Despite these, I absolutely love how Contrave manages my compulsive eating and oversized portions."

• Los...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 24, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been using Contrave for 8 weeks. I started at 285 lb and I am down to 244 lb as of today. I've gone from pant size 48 to 42. I changed the doses, I started with 1 pill per day for 3 weeks, then changed to 2 pills in the morning and 2 pills at night. Beware, it does have side effects. The first 3 weeks, I felt a little dizzy at first, but now all side effects are gone."

• jer...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 8, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So I started Contrave on March 2nd, and today it is June 8th. I have gone from 250 lbs to 210 lbs. Contrave gave me more energy and less of an appetite. I walked on a treadmill at an average of 3.2 for 45 min, 5 days a week, so I am very happy with the results."

• Mic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 29, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Absolutely love this medication. I've had zero side effects during my first week, taking 1 pill. My evening cravings have totally disappeared. I typically had no control with late-night eating and was out of control, and taking this medication is like flipping a switch off in my brain — I have no urge to eat late anymore. Exactly what I was hoping for! I waited till 3 pm to take in week 1, so it wasn't the first thing in the morning. I also drink a ton of water before taking and after. Again, zero side effects. I feel bad for all the reviewers that had unpleasant results, and frankly, I was afraid to try, but so glad I did. Also, gives you a ton of energy. I feel great. Hoping week 2 and adding another pill to the routine has the same positive effects."

• Mol...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 12, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Contrave has been a huge success for me. I've always been an emotional eater and could not turn down cravings. It was significantly worse after pregnancy. I started at 193 in June 2023, and I am down to 140 as of February 2024. I'm full with small meals and do not experience intense cravings anymore. I still enjoy my favorite foods, but I'm satisfied with a much smaller portion. I did experience pretty intense nausea for about 2 weeks when I started. It went away by the time I was at a full dose."

• Lol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave on September 2 and am down 29 lbs in 4 months. Start weight was 192 and am now 163. My goal was at least 25 lbs and now I have decided to try getting to 35 lbs. I wish I would have taken measurements prior to starting because I am now down 2-3 pant sizes. I cannot begin to say how happy I am with the medication. Yes, I will not lie - the first week or so were brutal. The day I took my first pill, I threw up 3 hours later. 'Foggy-headed' for several days, intense headaches on and off for the first two weeks. On day 3, I was questioning if I could even continue, but I convinced myself these effects were temporary and I needed to push through! I did have some crazy dreams the first few weeks. All of that subsided several weeks in and I could not be happier. I would recommend this to anyone struggling with weight. I now have FOUR coworkers taking it. Two started and two will be receiving their medication in the next few days. Best of luck to all!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 9, 2024

"I went from 110 to 160 in 1.5 years or less due to my binge eating disorder. I decided to talk to my family doctor after doing research and was able to get Contrave for free from my insurance, along with the 10% extra they provide, which is awesome. I struggled to take them for the first couple of weeks because they were so big, but I got used to it after a while. They made me very nauseous, and I would have to sit at the end of my bed and breathe for 10 minutes before getting up in the morning. No, you shouldn't drink while taking Contrave. I did once and threw up the next day when I was getting ready for work in the morning. Not a good idea. Contrave completely suppressed my appetite, but I was eating healthy and having 3 meals a day. After losing 40 pounds in 4 months and being back at my pre-binge weight, I went off them and developed healthy eating habits, including homemade meals. I could not have done it without Contrave. It was the best decision I've ever made, to be honest."

• 460...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 29, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Pleased with the results - dealing with side effects. I had bariatric bypass surgery 19 years ago, but had gained back half of my lost weight. In the last 61 weeks, I lost 22% of my weight on Contrave. My bad side effects - extreme dry mouth (I keep a water with me at all times), constipation (take Colace 2 in 1 when it has been too many days), hair loss. Had interaction with Bystolic, my beta blocker, resulting in heart rhythm issues (bigeminy and trigeminy) which is apparently a rare interaction. Events would not stop when I was at 4 pills a day. I believe it slows down metabolizing the Bystolic so effectively it was too high a dose. I was switched to a 'cleaner beta blocker' Atenolol with no issues. I think I have found a solution to the thinning of hair. Now taking an essential fatty acid branded as Fatty 15 (C15:0 Supplement) 3 months ago, and many more hairs around my hairline have been growing in. That supplement does other great things too! Will take Contrave as long as I can."

• Eil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm on day 3 and lost 4 pounds so far. I'm not hungry. I had cheese and ham for lunch, that's it, and lots of water. I hope this weight keeps falling off as the days pass. I am a little nauseous, but nothing I can't handle."

• Rob...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 4, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Taken for weight loss, Contrave helped me achieve my lowest weight mark in years and in a relatively short time. In that regard, the experience and cost were a success. Sadly, there were two side effects that, ultimately, forced cessation. First, the constipation was excruciating every day. Staying hydrated did not help. Nor did prunes. Relying on laxatives or stool softeners was not a valid long-term option. Second, memory loss became an increasing concern. Not the usual 'spacing off' that we all do. It was in all the details. By the time I arose from my chair and walked to the work station, recalling the task at hand was impossible and I had to ask for a reminder. Once on track, I could continue, but the embarrassment was unavoidable. Even at home under no pressure to perform, I would be unable to recall what I was doing. Thankfully, driving was not affected, and both side effects instantly ceased upon discontinuation of Contrave."

• Lat...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 29, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I left a previous review in July of 23 and at that point lost 20 lbs. I have lost an additional 25 lbs up to date today. I started at 218 and now am at a healthy 176. I have been able to control my eating. I don't feel starved or deprived, and to be honest, I do work out frequently, but I have not changed much about my diet. I still eat foods I enjoy, just only in moderation. The medicine will not allow you to overeat. I feel so full, so fast. I can't eat half of what I used to consume in one sitting, and I am still taking Contrave right now. I do not have any other side effects besides constipation, and you can take OTC fixes for that. If you decide to drink, just prepare for a killer hangover... gosh, it's the worst, but I do drink in moderation sometimes with little to no effect. It also treats depression, which I suffer from as well. I am getting double effect from Contrave. I love it and would recommend this if everything else has failed. This is the longest I have kept the weight off."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 21, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "The first 2 weeks were fine, no significant changes in my appetite or food chatter. Week 3 was a huge step - the food chatter disappeared for the most part. Overeating made me nauseous, and my obsession with food stopped. For once, dieting and losing weight did not feel like an uphill battle. I lost 5 pounds. A few days later I developed horrible hives all over my body so unfortunately I'll be looking for an alternative."

• Chr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 11, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I wished this product worked better for me for weight loss, but it was causing vertigo (dizziness) in my case. But during the weeks I continually took it hoping the side effect would pass, I realized it got worse when I smoked a cigarette. While taking this product, every time I tried to smoke a cigarette it made me sick to my stomach. After a month, my weight hadn't changed but I stopped smoking completely. It has now been 3 years since I smoked and I give 100% credit to this product."