Bupropion / naltrexone and Dry Mouth: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• February 28, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave 6 days ago and have lost 5.5 pounds. It totally curbs my urge to eat and opened my eyes to realize I am an emotional eater. I no longer want to eat in between meals, feel full faster, and my appetite has gone way down. I always eat when I take my pill in the morning, but I still get foggy and a little out of sorts. No constipation whatsoever, but dry mouth yes, and I also noticed my hot flashes are back. It has helped me with the anxiety and stress I feel every day at work. I also realized that I needed that glass of wine I was drinking every night, that kind of scared me because how long would one glass work and then I would need more? I don't even think about it since I started taking Contrave."

• kar...
• October 14, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have lost weight in the past with diet and walking a lot. But after having a heart attack, I am not permitted to walk in extreme heat or cold. I was desperate to lose weight, and the doctor prescribed Contrave. I was only on day two of the pills, and, as my luck would have it, I tore my meniscus the second day of taking the pills, and I have not been able to take my walks for a month. Despite that, I have faithfully taken the pills as prescribed, but they have done NOTHING for me. I still have very strong cravings for sweets and carbs, and since I am not able to walk, I have been giving in to those cravings. I need diet and exercise to go hand in hand for a successful weight loss program. The drug did not alter my taste for the foods I love or help control portions. The only thing this pill did is make my mouth go dry shortly after taking it. I have not lost any weight in almost one month. I paid $114 for these pills, and it was a total waste of money."

• Mom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was on it for a month and lost 7 pounds. I started having really weird dreams and my mouth was super dry. Started taking it again after stopping for about a week, taking 1 in the morning and 1 late afternoon. I am going to increase again because this medicine really does curb my appetite and no cravings. I do feel nauseous, but it goes away after chewing gum."

• Pri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 18, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have completed 7 weeks on this medication. Side effects are dry mouth at night and profuse sweating of my head with minor exertion. No big deal! $90 a month. The literature says to give it 16 weeks. I started at 233 lb and now I'm 212 lb. I notice I don't snack mindlessly. I don't reach for a second helping. I am watching carbs because my A1c is 6.3. During the first several weeks, I didn't see much weight change. I think it takes time. I am very pleased, and I know my doctor will be!"

• Anonymous
• April 8, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "On week 3 and a half. Have learned most of my 'side effects' are from being hungry from forgetting to eat, caffeine withdrawal from no longer needing 6 cups a day for a bit of energy. Now, I eat small amounts of healthy foods that taste so good to me and don't make me feel sick. Foods I used to eat now make me nauseous. I have plenty of energy. Small amounts now give a full feeling. I enjoy slow eating now and all the tastes. I got a dry mouth at first but now don't, as I drink water like everyone says you should. Only now I enjoy it. I was irritable the first two weeks but think that was the caffeine withdrawal. No longer need a secret sugar or pasta fix either. Lost 12 pounds in the first two weeks. Each day losing 1-3 pounds."

• Tov...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 15, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Contrave for 2 weeks. I take 1 pill in the a.m. and 1 pill in the evening. So far, the only side effects I have experienced are excessive sweating and dry mouth. These are minor considering I've already lost 5 pounds. I did have some eye twitching after I started taking 2 pills a day. Overall, I am thrilled with the results. I will be starting two pills in the a.m. today. I am anxious to see how well they work."

• Hea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "47-year-old female, 5 ft 3 in, 221.6 lbs starting weight. I started Contrave on April 9th. This morning my weight is 210 lbs. I do get dry mouth, and I drink water, which I never did. I still drink my diet soda. It does seem to help me make better food choices, I eat slower, chew more, my portion size is 1/2 or less than what it was, I don't get cravings. I have occasional mild feelings of nausea, but I take a Pepcid and it doesn't last long. I do feel more energy and excited about the weight loss, which is driving me to continue to eat right and watch my carb intake, and count calories. Something I never cared about. It is a lifestyle change. But I have help with Contrave...I recommend you try it!!!!"

• Ste...
• September 12, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on this med just over 3 weeks. I initially was put off by the side effects (feeling a bit off, nausea, body aches), so I started at one tab every other day. That seemed to make the transition better. But still not without side effects. The worst of which are: dry mouth (which helps up water intake, so not too bad), hot flashes (which are NOT fun but manageable), and constipation (the worst of them all and nothing I do seems to help). But to date, I have just hit my 10 lb lost mark! Within the first few days, I could walk by cakes or donuts that were brought in to work, and it was like it didn't even register as 'food' in my mind. Cravings for soda and junk are gone, and I can eat very little to feel full."

• Ges...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 17, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This medication works. I started the medicine the second week of August 2018, I was at 338 lbs. Today, November 16, 2018, I weighed at 310 lbs. Yes, there are some side effects, such as dry mouth and constipation, but when you do your exercise and actually include vegetables and fruits in your daily meal, I have noticed that I am able to go to the bathroom at least every other day. I know it's not very ideal, but it's better than nothing."

• Dan...
• March 23, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave on Dec 1st at 213 lbs. It is now March 22nd, and I have lost a total of 38 pounds! I can't say enough about this medicine. I did have some side effects at first: dry mouth, anxiety, slight headache, but nothing to keep me from taking it. Actually, the first 2 weeks I felt amazing! I will continue to take Contrave and hope to reach my goal of another 30 pounds. Also, I have noticed that I can't take any other meds while on this medicine, not even Tylenol, it makes me sick. But other than that, I love it."

• Opt...
• January 19, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started 2 pills a day Saturday. Just got the scale Friday. No real side effects... just a little gassy and cramps in the evening. Sometimes dry mouth too, so drink lots of water. Haven't really lost weight. Maybe 2 lbs in 10 days. Still have cravings... need to increase my workout and eat better. Will have a better evaluation after 1 full month. Cheers!"

• Ruo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 21, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave on September 17, and as of this morning, I'm down 15 lbs. I also joined Weight Watchers online to keep track of my calories and exercise. The only side effects I have are dry mouth, which just requires me to drink more water, which is a good thing, and some constipation, but I just increased my fiber, water intake, and used a stool softener and was back to normal within 4 days. My doctor wanted to put me on Lipitor because of my high cholesterol. I asked her to let me try to lose weight first. So, to me, the $90 is worth it so that I can avoid any type of prescriptions."

• Bik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 13, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 46 years old, 5'6 and I hate to admit it, but I am 209 lb. Most I have ever weighed in my life, even when I was pregnant with twins!! I started this about 5 days ago. I was at work, and at about 2:00, I was super hyper and was talking a mile a minute. I was acting very jittery and jumpy. It did curb my appetite. The second day was better because I knew what to expect. I did get a little dizzy and nauseous, but nothing I couldn't handle. My throat is extremely dry every day, and I am drinking a ton of water. I'm on day 5, and I am 201.2. I have cut down my eating, and I am eating healthy on the weekdays and cheating on weekends. My Dr. gave me a sample of 70 pills to start, so I haven't spent any money, and it seems to be working."

• Ric...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 25, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Been on this med for just 3 weeks, resulting in a weight loss of 22 lbs. I don't feel hungry or binge eat anymore. I also walk at least 10,000 to 12,000 steps daily, plus gym time 3 to 4 days a week, so that also helped with my speedy weight loss. I started at 252 lbs and now 230 lbs. My goal is to reach a weight of 200 lbs and cut my daily dose down to one pill a day. No side effects other than dry mouth and a bit of constipation. I highly recommend this medicine."

• so ...
• May 22, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave on 5-6, and the first week and a half no side effects other than dry mouth, a little bit of dizziness. My Dr. recommended when you start out to take it at night, not in the morning. I think this really helped. Now I am taking 1 in the morning and 1 at night and have been for a few days. I do experience a lot of dizziness and weird feelings, but overall DO NOT THINK ABOUT EATING at all, which is great for me. This used to be all I thought about, so I can deal with the side effects. I am down 15 lbs in less than a month with little exercise, but about to do more. I have about 55 lbs more to go and really feel I will get there with Contrave."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 17, 2025

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm menopausal and struggling to lose weight, even though I'm moderately active, watch what I eat, and limit alcohol. About 8 kg overweight and my cholesterol was up. Doc gave me Contrave. I am now on week 3 and just upped my dose to 2 tabs am and 1 pm. I make sure I have food before I take the tabs, and I experience no nausea. I do, however, sweat profusely (more than before), find it hard to sleep, and am currently experiencing a bout of vertigo. I make sure to eat 2 kiwis a day to combat any constipation, works a treat. No headaches, dry mouth, or suicidal thoughts. My doc has insisted on my blood pressure being taken once a week for 4 weeks. All is fine so far. I did think about stopping because of the side effects I'm experiencing, but I will carry on and see if they level out and hopefully disappear after I'm on full dose. No weight loss so far, but definite change in my eating and drinking habits. Look forward to seeing how and if it works for me... fingers crossed."

• 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."

• Cyn...
• April 23, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 33 years old, 5' 2" and weigh 230. I started taking Contrave 3 days ago. I took my first pill in the morning, and shortly after, I felt different. Then my mouth started getting dry. Throughout the day, I drank lots and lots of water, which is a plus because I am not a fan of water, and I felt very sleepy. On the second and third days, it was the same, but now this time I ate less-major plus-but my anxiety level was at my most high, and I just wanted to cry. I felt depressed. I spoke to my husband in regard to my side effects, and I just started to cry. I've read some reviews, and I see that it does work, but I am having second thoughts because I don't want to feel depressed."

• the...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 25, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Unless you REALLY need this drug, I do not recommend it. That being said, if you are 80-100+ lbs overweight, it is worth a try. It has cut my appetite/cravings for any food, not just junk. Female, 30, 5'9", starting wt 260 (ish). Started Contrave approx 6 weeks ago; have had nearly every side effect: nausea, constipation, headache, dizziness, trouble sleeping, dry mouth, bad taste in mouth, and tremors. I also got two of the less common ones: tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and menstrual irregularities. Most of the side effects DO go away. I still get migraines a couple times a week/a few times a week before this. The constipation, trouble sleeping, and tinnitus remain. I am down 16 lbs in 6 wks tho. Would 2-3 lbs be more if I was less constipated."

• Jus...
• January 15, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been overweight all of my life and have tried everything from cutting carbs to every meal replacement there is. I exercise and nothing. Turning 38 this year, I’ve finally decided to ask my doctor for help. I’m on day 3 and have had dry mouth, which forces me to drink water. I’ve had no cravings and no need to snack. I go for the healthy options and less carbs. If I’m going to take medication, I need to be all in and do my part. I’ve lost 2 pounds."

• GMi...
• April 5, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I began Contrave right around the last week of December of 2015. I was over 400 lbs. I've struggled with weight my whole life. The first two weeks, I had some side effects of feeling loopy and more talkative. I'm now on my 13th week, and I've lost 45 lbs. It was very easy in the beginning. I use the Scale Down system daily, and it is okay. Unfortunately, I've hit a plateau, and even with the max dosage, I'm having cravings again. I think if I can get my mind back on track, I'll be okay, but this was definitely not a quick fix. You still have to change your lifestyle. If you're not prepared for that, don't even bother taking this. The only side effect I still experience is dry mouth. But that helps get in all the water I need to drink daily."

• 04R...
• February 22, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been taking Contrave for about 2 weeks. I started with 2 in the morning and 2 in the evening. I've lost about 6 pounds. Food is of no interest to me, I have no appetite, and I have to remind myself to eat something. This morning, for the first time, I experienced nausea, it went away after about 30 minutes. I also have the dry mouth effect. Constipation seems to be an issue. 3 days since my last BM, I'm thinking I'd be down 9 pounds if I could just poop!"

• Hol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 23, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Let me start off by saying this pill does work. I actually start week 3 tomorrow, but these side effects are crazy. I was only constipated once, so I started taking a stool softener. I go from having a headache to feeling lightheaded to feeling like a zombie, all in the same day. My mouth is always dry, so drinking water is a must, and trying to sleep is horrible. I'm going to try to make it 3 months, and that's it. I have no appetite, and I am losing weight, but the way I feel is nothing I can get used to."

• San...
• July 7, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’m on week 3 and maybe lost 1-2 pounds. I’m still super hungry, so I’m hoping this kicks in when I’m on the full dosage, as others have experienced. Point is not noticing many changes. Thankfully, I haven’t had anything other than dry mouth. I’m able to sleep, unlike with Adipex, which has you wired all the time. So just waiting... I just want to lose 25 pounds."

• Ell...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 13, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "40 y/o WF. I'm on day 3 of Contrave and have lost 2 lbs. Can't be water weight because I'm drinking tons of water due to the dry mouth it gives me. No nausea or headache. I will say that I haven't been sleeping well, however, during the day, I feel almost 'speedy.' Not twitching or anxious, but more energetic and focused, whereas normally I could take a nap nearly anytime! I am very nervous about this medication, though, because in 2007 I had a seizure. I'm not epileptic, and they never found the cause, but I keep reading how it lowers the seizure threshold. My doctor obviously thinks the risk is minuscule, but I'm still leery... Will update :) Cheers."