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

• Blu...
• April 14, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Day 1 was full of side effects. Day 2 they subsided. I became very lethargic. A slight headache. Dizziness and overall, wasn't feeling well. I take something for the nausea and go to sleep. I take my pill with 16 oz of water DURING my meal to help alleviate stomach upset. I have so much more energy. I weigh in soon. Mentally, I have clarity and feel positive. Because of the depression, it was hard for me to get up or complete tasks. After 5 days, I am working out every day. My body doesn't ache. I don't 'feel depressed.' The side effects are worth my sanity and beat suffering from obesity. I see this as the tool I've needed to help me get my life back. Depression/obesity is a disease, and this is helping with my treatment."

• Anonymous
• February 9, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave in October of 2016 with a starting weight of 159. In the beginning, I didn't notice any changes, I actually felt like I was eating more for the first few weeks. I had a few side effects - headaches, nausea, constipation, hot flashes, but those have since gone away. It's now February 2017, and I'm happy to say that I am down 25 pounds! Very happy with the results."

• LLa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 29, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I purchased Contrave for weight loss and was so excited to try it after reading the reviews. After taking it for 1 week, I started having headaches and was nauseated. I continued taking the medication, hoping the side effects would go away, however, after 3 weeks, they were so bad I couldn't do it any longer. I stopped the medication for 1 week. After two weeks, I started feeling better, so I started back on the medication, but I took it at night hoping for better results. I woke up at 3 a.m. with a horrible headache, nauseated, and could not go to work the next day. I did not lose any weight while taking this medication, only lost time from employment."

• BR5...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 7, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave after not being able to lose the rest of the weight I needed to lose. I had even considered lap band, but I am so thankful I found this instead! After I started Contrave, I lost 65 lbs pretty quickly. I had headaches at first, but those stopped after my body adjusted. Also, that was 3 years ago, and I haven’t gained it back."

• kek...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Contrave April 18, 2017. The only side effects I experience were nausea and a headache, nothing major. I am down 4 lbs, which I am very excited about. For the nausea, I take motion sickness medication. That helps out, I chew gum to offset it. I eat less. I work out three times a day. One thing I notice is this medicine changes the way things taste. As for drinking fluids, it makes drinks taste flat, which is fine with me. I start my 2 pills a day tomorrow. I will keep everybody updated on my progress. After reading all the reviews, I was very discouraged about starting Contrave. I am so glad I am giving it a try. I keep Jolly Ranchers in my purse, my mouth gets really dry. I pray this medicine works out for everybody."

• Chi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 58 years old and have been on Contrave for 6 weeks. I started at 280 lbs and have lost 30 lbs. Contrave has completely stopped my food obsession. I feel like it gave me my life back. But I may have to stop taking it due to the side effects. The first side effect was dry eye. I have been using artificial tears 6-8 times a day. I've also had occasional headaches. I also have extreme head sweating. My hair is soaking wet almost all the time. It is an embarrassing side effect. I feel like I have more energy, but I am also very anxious and not sleeping well at night. I feel more aggravated, and I have less patience. Most importantly, and the reason I may have to stop Contrave, is severe and uncontrolled hypertension. Side effects +++ :("

• Tin...
• September 11, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "In 6 months, starting at 248, down over 35 lbs! I weigh every couple of weeks. My stress was bad, but I was overall a healthy eater, but nothing was working. The side effects were rough, especially for the first month! It is teaching me to eat like skinny people. I even lose weight traveling. 1) I have to drink tons of water. Must drink 8-12 oz with pills to help side effects. 2) Small portions are plenty, even veggies. 3) Being selective with quality is important. Don't waste a bite on junk. 4) Food is secondary to good conversation, not your focus. 5) A short walk helps stress levels and energy. 6) Sleep is critical. 7) Small portions, throw it away (any leftovers). A bento box with random small items for the day (trail mix, strawberries, baby carrots, string cheese, hummus, and pretzels, pita chips). While I do still have some side effects, the worst is brain shocks and headaches. They are so much better if I follow the above. My clothes are getting very big, but our food bill is way down!"

• Hey...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 25, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave on May 18th, and I am down 13 lbs! I am so excited about that. I have not been exercising but have significantly cut down my calories and fat intake. Today I start my second week and should be starting my second pill, 1 in the AM and 1 in the pm. However, I'm going to stick to one pill for another week or so. In the beginning, I would say the first 3 days I did have nausea and a headache. My head hurt for 3 days straight! I really thought my body wasn't going to tolerate the medication. The nausea was tolerable, but the headache seemed to start off light, and then by around 5 pm, I swear it felt like it had its own heartbeat! But the 4th day I woke up, and I felt normal again. I will be checking back in a week or so."

• Mel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 24, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "It has not been a good experience on Contrave for one month. Yes, I have lost a minimal amount of weight, but the side effects are so bad I'm taking myself off it. Mild headaches, waves of nausea, constant hot flashes. Goodbye and good riddance, Contrave!"

• Sho...
• September 14, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a black male, 50 years old, 5'5, beginning weight 226 pounds. I started taking Contrave 08/18/2017. Today is just about my 4th week taking it, and I have lost 9 pounds. At first, I thought it wasn't working, but now I have to make myself eat. The only side effect I had when I first started was a little nausea and a few headaches. After two days, the side effects were gone. I weighed 217 this morning, and my goal is to get down to about 190 pounds. So far, so good."

• Dea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 9, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'd rather weigh 1,000 lbs than take another one of these pills. Was prescribed this by a PA who thought it was better than Adipex. I didn't even take the full dose. Within 30 mins after taking just 1 pill, I was deathly sick. I couldn't even hold my head up. Dizzy, headache, nauseated, throwing up, can't breathe. Feeling like death, it was so bad. Nothing is worth feeling this bad. 1 is the lowest rating it would allow. But my rating is a NEGATIVE 1,000."

• Yan...
• September 17, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Fantastic, I couldn't tolerate 2 pills am and 2 pills pm (some insomnia caused by anxiety). So, doc kept me at 2 pills am and 1 pill pm, and that works fine. Cravings are gone, not turning to food for comfort, and satisfied with normal food portions. This drug is incredible, wish it was around years ago. Word of advice, if it causes insomnia, take the pm dose about 7-8 pm rather than right before bed. I do have some minor side effects such as anxiety, headache, and stuff, but worth putting up with for a drug as effective as this. If you're very overweight and nothing else has helped, run, don't walk to your doctor and ask him about starting Contrave, you'll be glad you did."

• 40p...
• August 30, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Contrave in December 2015 and lost 42 pounds (200 - 158). The first 3-4 weeks, I experienced intense nausea and headaches, but they were gone after a while. I lost 14 pounds in the first month - I used the LoseIt app on my phone and tracked my calories, but it was pretty easy to not eat much because of the nausea. Apples - I ate a lot of them. It helped me when I had nausea. I've gone from a size 18 to a 12, and I look and feel so much better. I haven't started exercising, but I will do that while continuing to use the LoseIt app - hoping that my tummy will tone up some while I aim to lose 8 more pounds. For the past 3 months, I have kept my weight steady and am ready to come off the medicine and see what it does."

• Kan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 13, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started at 330 lb in 10/2016. I am currently 269 as of 06/2017. I am so thankful for the medication. I know it helps. I also have to be responsible and make good decisions, but the medication, I believe, helps me to do this. I have never been this successful in my weight loss journey in my entire life of being overweight. I am still not exactly sure how it works, but it works. The side effects were mild for me: at first, a slight headache that went away after about a month, some constipation, but I am sure it's because I have decreased my food consumption so much. I may be a little irritable at times, but nothing I can't catch and change my attitude."

• BLA...
• March 2, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Initially, I had no appetite at all and also no appetite for wine. Wine actually didn't taste good. My side effect was a headache... constant. I also didn't feel like myself. Not depressed, but certainly not my normal self. Within the first week or so, I lost 7 pounds. I wasn't obese, but needed to lose 20 or so pounds. After the first month, I had dropped 10 pounds and felt completely normal and full of energy. I have now been on Contrave since August and have lost 24 pounds and feel fabulous. I also started Blue Apron, which is a very healthy meal plan. I absolutely watch what I eat, but if I want pasta (LOVE PASTA), I have it. I just make sure not to have it again for the next week or so. I work out but only 1-2 times per week."

• sea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 2, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm in week 4, and I'm down 8 pounds. Pros for me: Nighttime cravings and overeating are completely gone! I'm able to stick to my Weight Watchers plan. I'm also finding I don't overeat when I go out to eat. Huge deal for me. Also, I no longer crave Diet Cokes, and I'm in a better mood overall. Cons for me: The first week I had mild headaches, and on a lot of days I still have some mild stomach discomfort. Because of this, I only take 1 pill in the a.m. and 2 in the p.m. I find this works best for me. Overall, I'm extremely happy with this drug!!"

• Wei...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 9, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I thought I would get on as much as I can to assist people with making the right decision. I am now on week 3, 2 am, 1 pm, or noon. I still have no side effects. I have experienced headaches, but they didn't stay long. I am down 7 lbs. I still eat sweets, but not the entire thing, it's always a portion. If I drink juice, I dilute it with water, and it has assisted me with making the right choice. So today, instead of having both a brownie and a small piece of bread, I just had the small roll, and instead of having the pasta, I just chose to have meat and a salad. Here is a tip: I started taking it after my meal, but now I take it with either applesauce if I am not hungry at the time or yogurt. It allows me to wait a little longer to eat."

• rel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 10, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Contrave Jan. 16th, 2018. I had gone to the doctor for my yearly physical, and my blood pressure was sky-high. I'm a 28-year-old female, 5'2", and my starting weight was 277 lbs. The first couple of days taking it, I was nauseous and had a headache, but that went away. I'm at the full dose now, 4 and 4. I'm down to 260 lbs, so I've lost 17 lbs in 3 weeks. I have to remind myself to eat. The problem is, at this full dose, I am so anxious, I'm having hot flashes, I'm dizzy, and my head is fogged. I really hope this passes because, although the weight loss is great, the side effects really, really suck."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 9, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "After one hour of taking Contrave, I felt nauseated and then vomited a few times; no gravel, ginger, or Pepto-Bismol helped. I had to take Zofran (the strongest antinausea meds) to stop vomiting. I had dizziness, lightheadedness, feeling drunk (very drunk), and sleepy, so I went to bed at about 7 pm instead of 11 pm like usual. The same happened for the rest of the week. When I increased the dose to twice a day, morning and evening, I started having hallucinations at night; (shoot, it scared me out). I also started having headaches and intense cravings for alcohol (I drink two times a year, at Christmas and my birthday, which is in summer), carbs, sweets, and other junk food. So I gained 6 pounds in two weeks. I stopped taking these pills about 4 days ago and still have side effects. I am now dealing with weird side effects: I have to overeat to stop nausea without a pill after I stopped taking Contrave. OMG, not even sure how long it takes to get Contrave out of my system to feel better."

• Mot...
• July 6, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I just started week two on Contrave and feel great! No nausea, headaches, or anything (except no appetite) and sleep great! I admit I was totally nervous to start after reading all the reviews but am on one in the morning and one at night with no issues. I have cut soda, drink a lot of water, and am trying to eat fewer calories (using MyNetDiary app to monitor - helps so much to make me accountable). I have already lost 6 pounds and feel less bloated! One comment stated that they feel like a normal person, not obsessing over food...I second that! Also, make sure you use the prescription card if your insurance doesn't cover!"

• Yes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Contrave for 5 days. I told my doctor that I could not take anything that would make me tired during the day or give me insomnia. Score! I do have chronic headaches and currently take no meds. My doctor gave me the first starter bottle free because she wanted to make sure I could tolerate it before investing. I am currently taking one pill per day. Two hours after I take it, it's like a 'one glass of wine' feeling. I'm less stressed and have absolutely no appetite. Some foods that I generally like don't even taste good. I'm hoping the meds will continue to be successful. My mouth is a bit dry, but nothing significant. I also have headaches, but that's typical. I've already lost weight and no fatigue!"

• Yes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Contrave for 5 days. I told my doctor that I could not take anything that would make me tired during the day or give me insomnia. Score! I do have chronic headaches and currently take no meds. My doctor gave me the first starter bottle free because she wanted to make sure I could tolerate it before investing. I am currently taking one pill per day. Two hours after I take it, it's like a 'one glass of wine' feeling. I'm less stressed and have absolutely no appetite. Some foods that I generally like don't even taste good. I'm hoping the meds will continue to be successful. My mouth is a bit dry, but nothing significant. I also have headaches, but that's typical. I've already lost weight and no fatigue!"

• Fat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 30, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am young and considered obese. I am a healthy individual, though, and just wanted to shed a few pounds. This pill is what my doctor prescribed. I read through all of the side effects and decided to give it a go. I lost 8 lbs in two weeks, but I don't think that was from the pills. I stopped taking them after the first two days. I was so nauseous that I couldn't stand without falling and vomiting, and my headaches are so bad that it affects my vision. It is unbearable. I may be fat, but now I am happily so if it means never taking these pills again. They literally steal all of your energy and make you miserable."

• luc...
• November 1, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Contrave for 4 weeks now. It wasn't very effective in the beginning, but I have noticed that my nicotine addiction is now virtually nonexistent. I maintained at 228 at first, but then I started dropping some weight. I have only lost 4.5 pounds, but I find that it is much easier to control when and how much I eat. I started exercising 1.5 weeks ago, 20+ minutes on the elliptical, which is when the weight started dropping. The most impressive fact is I actually started exercising. I haven't done that in YEARS. I get a little pressure in my head between my ears, but other than that, as long as I drink a lot of water, that is it. Nausea only happens for me when I don't drink the water. I am only giving Contrave a score of 8 because, let's face it, it is no miracle drug. But it does help with food addiction and that constant 'what can I eat now' thought. For me, I lacked motivation and willpower, and I think the Contrave is what is helping me finally after all these years."

• Kc7...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 18, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "My doctor suggested Contrave after talking to her about my struggles with weight loss. I was very reluctant to try it out, as I was a nonbeliever in weight loss pills, etc. I started on Contrave last week and so far, so good! I am now in my second week, where I take two pills a day (one in the morning, one at night before dinner). I do notice a major difference, especially in my clothes, as clothes that were once tight are now loose, and some are even falling off. I haven't checked my weight, as I don't want to focus on the number, but rather see the weight loss as it happens. I haven't had as many side effects other than feeling a little dizzy when I first started and a small headache, but nothing too bad."