Bupropion / naltrexone and Dizziness: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 4, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave June 1, 2017. I followed up to the third week because of the dizziness and sickness. I continued the third week and switched the times (two at night, one in the morning). I went back to the doctor on June 30, 2017, and gained 1 pound. It felt like I was doing good. Apparently not. I felt so discouraged. My doctor encouraged me to continue and also added B12 injections. We will see in another 2 months. Hopefully, I'll see results by then."

• fro...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 30, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Contrave for 7 weeks and lost 14 lbs with no change to activity or diet. The first week, I experienced side effects (nausea, dizziness, fatigue). Honestly, they were pretty bad, but I got through them with Dramamine and Aleve. Stick with it! The side effects do go away. Some nausea and dizziness with each increased dosage, but nothing too significant. This medication has taken away cravings, I do not overeat at meals anymore. No seconds, I can barely finish my firsts :) I plan to slowly add in exercise (arthritis has been an issue), but I am extremely pleased with my results so far. Bonus: my moodiness seems to have improved, lol!"

• sle...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 5, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Just started taking Contrave this morning. Dr. gave me some samples. Did my research and looked at reviews. Some great, some scary! One of the greatest tidbits I found in the reviews was to have the Dr. prescribe the naltrexone and Wellbutrin separately to save money. Great idea! Initial side effects are sleepiness, temporary rise in BP, slight dizziness. Took with a light breakfast. Have been struggling with weight since my late 40s, am now 57. Will continue to update on my progress."

• Har...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking this for about 6 weeks. I have lost 10 lbs. I have no appetite. I have been consistently very dizzy. It is debilitating, but I paid $350, so I am going to continue. I hope the dizziness is from this and not serious. I went away last weekend and didn’t want to be dizzy, so I didn’t take the pills for about 6 days. I was still dizzy. I found that taking an antihistamine each morning helped. I started back on the beginning dose, and this week went back to 4 a day, and the dizziness is bad. The antihistamine isn’t even working. I plan to stick with it. I’m trying to get in to see my doctor because I’m afraid it’s more than Contrave. I have seen some people complain of dizziness, but most love it with tons of weight loss in the first months and no dizziness. What am I doing wrong?"

• Lau...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 19, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave daily 3 months ago. Initially, I had a bit of trouble falling asleep and felt mildly lightheaded and sometimes dizzy and lightheaded when I was getting out of bed or getting up from a chair. I did not think this new pill was working for me and then, as I hung in and with patience - I began to lose weight. I am happy to report I have now lost 25 lbs. It has been so very long that I have been able to lose this kind of weight. I am very pleased. Just hope Contrave is safer than the last FDA-approved diet pill, that caused heart valve damage. Lauren R."

• Mel...
• March 3, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Contrave works for me! I started in October 2017 when I weighed 255 lbs. Now, on March 3, I weigh 219 lbs. Yes, at first, I had nighttime headaches, some nausea in the morning after I took my pills, and dizziness. One weird effect is that I no longer am a coffee addict. Strange. Another effect is the following: I had cataract surgery last week and was told I could continue my Contrave. I was told my IV sedation would be Versed and Fentanyl and would be given in a small amount. After the IV sedation was started, I felt absolutely no effect. I was given lots of local anesthetic in my eye, so my surgery was bearable, but, frankly, it DID HURT! Then it dawned on me, the naltrexone in Contrave decreased significantly the effects of the opioid analgesic Fentanyl. I'd forgotten that Fentanyl is an opioid. So all physicians should know this."

• Mon...
• August 3, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started yesterday, 8/2, after reading reviews for about 2 weeks. I think I scared myself! So last night, no sleep, thinking I was going to have nightmares! But I was tossing and turning, I think I did that to myself. But the pills make me feel a little dizzy, but my start weight is 230! So I'll keep you guys updated! But I definitely do not feel hungry at all! Only starting with one pill a day, not two."

• sho...
• April 19, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Today was my second day of taking Contrave. The first day was fine, with no side effects. Today made me seriously ill, leaving me feeling like I was in a twilight zone, dizzy, nauseous, suicidal thoughts, and heart beating fast. All in the second day. I'm still not 100% better."

• 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."

• 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."

• SKI...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 4, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "My 1st day I got a little dizzy and a bit nauseous. But the 2nd day? Oh my! I took it at 11 a.m. By 2:30 p.m. I felt miserable. Very nauseous. I was at work and ran to the bathroom twice. Later that night when I got home, I went to bed because I felt so sick. The 3rd day I had a massive migraine that lasted 4 days. It was just unbearable. Day 4 I stopped taking them. One positive thing is I felt no hunger at all, but sick. My regular doctor put me back on Phentermine, which is just a better diet pill for me. I'm not hungry at all, and most of all, no sickness or migraines. So since last week, I've lost 7 lbs., and I started at 192 lbs. (not 200), which I thought before I weighed myself. I'll check in next week. :) If I'm allowed to."

• bai...
• January 27, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am only on day 1 and took 1 pill this morning and 1 this afternoon (not knowing I was only supposed to take one daily for the first week). I feel fine, although I fell asleep at work. I got extremely tired after my lunch meal (gumbo), and my legs feel like they need to be stretched every time I stand up. No dizziness and nausea, as most have said, thankfully. Hopefully, this works for me. 245 weight, looking to drop 45 lbs."

• All...
• January 30, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm a 60-year-old woman that has been up and down with the weight. Our son is getting married in Oct. 2016, so I had to get this weight off. I went to my doctor, and she suggested Contrave. I have been on it since Oct. 1, 2015, and have lost 40 pounds. It's at small increments, but I'm so overjoyed that it's working. I have had multiple back surgeries (spinal fusions, hip replaced, and more) and can't do a lot of things for exercise. I walk as much as I can. I have adjusted my eating habits and types of foods. I would like to say this medicine has been helpful. I feel like a million bucks. The med curbs my appetite. Stick with it, you're worth the $$ it costs. Dizzy once."

• 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."

• Ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 4, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This pill was recommended to me by my doctor to help lose weight and control cravings. I was shocked at how expensive it was, $300 for a month! I cringed buying this but knew it was important for my health. I only lasted four days on this before I NEEDED to quit. Within four days, this drug ruined my life (temporarily). The nausea, brain fog, dizziness, and exhaustion were SO bad I felt like a zombie and that I wasn’t even here those days. I felt like I was on a roller coaster and I couldn’t get off. It was awful. I do have to say my hunger subsided almost immediately and I didn’t have the sharp cravings anymore. But either way, the side effects were not worth it to me at all."

• EEl...
• November 9, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave last month. Took one pill and had extreme side effects the first day. I was extremely dizzy, nauseous, tired, and had a headache I wasn't able to shake for a few days. I didn't continue taking the pill because I had a busy week with work and was afraid I'd continue feeling like that. I restarted Contrave last Monday and just finished my first full week and am down 4 lbs. I had barely any side effects the second time around besides feeling really tired by the middle of the day. It has cut my appetite in half and eliminated a lot of cravings. Hoping for even better results now starting week 2 and pills 2x a day."

• Jud...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am very happy! I started out feeling dizzy and not great the first few days, but I stuck with it. After 2 weeks, I am down 6 lbs. I have less cravings and feel full sooner. Whatever this pill is telling my brain to do... I love it! :) I am thinking positively and feel that by summer, I will be wearing the clothes that were too tight last summer with ease! My pants already feel better!... less muffin top! YAY! :) I want to lose 24 more pounds in total. I don't feel hopeless anymore with weight loss. I wish everyone the best who is trying this! :)"

• Wor...
• July 7, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took it thinking it won’t be so bad. I lasted 4 days before stopping it! It caused side effects of vomiting, dizziness, and headaches, which is pretty bad. I am really sick. Shaking as I am typing this. Worst drug to ever take! Please just lower your carbs and move more. Don’t take this drug, it’s the worst thing I have ever tried in my whole entire life."

• som...
• September 23, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "It was tough at first. I was constantly dizzy, nauseated, and just not feeling the best. Driving was the worst. It took a very long time to get over those side effects and still feel some to this day. I've been on Contrave for over a year now. Supposedly, there is a mild antidepressant in this medication. It might just be in my head, but I do notice my mood change for the worst when I miss doses. Also, I have absolutely no desire to smoke anymore. I used to love smoking, especially when I drank, but after finally getting my body adjusted to this medication, I can't even stand the smell of smoke. You have to use the medication exactly as directed, or it won't work. It doesn't make you not hungry, you just eat less."

• CKa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Disappointed. Really helps block cravings out, but the side effects are horrible. Severe dizziness, headaches, fogginess, fatigue, nausea, hot flashes, diarrhea. I think I had every side effect. I was only on it for three days. Was told to stop taking it immediately."

• con...
• March 31, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave a little over a month ago, and I love it! I am down over 10 lbs! Some side effects that I have had are dizziness when I haven't eaten for 3-4 hours, so I eat a snack, and it goes away. Constipation has also been a problem. I take a stool softener, and it helps. I can handle all the side effects, but it is hard to stay on the medicine with the price. My insurance does not cover any of the cost, so I have to pay out of pocket."

• Beg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 26, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started today, took my first pill after breakfast and feel a little odd, some tingling in my jaw and left side neck tightness, but it is mild and seems to come and go, a little dizzy and thirsty, and I am on my 2nd bottle of water. Tomorrow I'm going to leave out the coffee and see if that makes a difference. I have a desk job where I sit anywhere from 8 to 14 hours a day. I have put on about 25 lb in the past year and am having joint and leg issues as a result and no energy, all along with the middle-aged upper stomach bloat... I had enough and finally asked for a weight loss pill to help kickstart some weight loss so I can feel better and get more active again. Hoping to only need the pills short term. I will update my progress after a week. Start 200 lb."

• wor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 20, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 5'4" and 212 lbs. I have always been curvy (usually weighing 155 lbs), but after baby #4, my body really changed, and cravings got out of control. Day 4 of taking 1 pill a day. I decided to cut the pill in half and take half in the AM and half in the afternoon, just to help my body adjust to the RX. The first 2 days, I felt very dizzy. I have felt the nausea for sure. I feel extremely tired in the afternoon, usually. On the plus side, I barely eat anything, and I can definitely say NO to food, even the sweet stuff. 4 days and 1.5 lbs down already. I will update every couple of weeks. Good luck to everyone. The struggle is real. Week #1 complete now, and total weight loss is 5.2 lbs. Still get nausea, headaches are minimal, and I still get fatigued. But happy to deal as long as I am losing weight."

• awf...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 7, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "As soon as the side effects started coming on, which was about an hour after taking the first pill, I regretted trying this medicine. A wave of numbness spread over the top of my brain into the back of my eyes. I felt very panicky and dizzy and checked my blood pressure. I started telling my husband all my side effects in case I became unconscious and he had to tell the paramedics. Very scary. Took a nap for a few hours. That helped, but I will never take it again. No way."

• Dan...
• October 17, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "The progress with this medication was really quick at first, 5-7 lbs a week after just the first week. The headaches were manageable until I got to three a day, and then the headaches and vertigo it caused almost made me stop altogether. I was at a standstill with just two pills a day for longer than I should have been. Finally, I read a correlation between the drug Metformin interacting with Contrave, causing headaches. I have PCOS, not diabetes, so I could stop taking them. A week later, I was able to go up to three with no issue and have now been up to four for more than a month with no issue. The only problem I came across since is that, removing the Metformin, my progress has slowed to 1-2 lbs a week, no matter diet or exercise. 35 lbs-3 mos."