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

• sli...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 3, 2018

Bupropion / naltrexone for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "On my second week taking one pill a day. I've lost my appetite, that part is great. My head hurts some parts of the day. I'm feeling more and more agitated as the time on it goes on. Sleeping very poorly, and I'm feeling pretty down. I feel thinner, but don't look it. Not taking it anymore."

• Cin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 2, 2017

Bupropion / naltrexone for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I discontinued using this after 2 weeks due to the side effects I felt: nausea, sweating, dry mouth, trouble sleeping. I think I may have lost 1-2 lbs during that time. I guess it works because you're too sick to eat anything and lose weight that way. It didn't work for me. It's also very expensive, and most health insurance does not cover it. One month's supply that I ended wasting most of the pills was $92."

• Che...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2016

Bupropion / naltrexone for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Soon after beginning Contrave, I began to feel really wonky, couldn't sleep no matter how I tried. As much as I wanted to quit, I gave it 6 weeks anyway. Like many medications, thought the side effects would pass. They didn't. I titrated off as my doctor recommended. A month and a half later, I no longer feel wonky, but still only getting 2-3 hours of sleep a night. My son-in-law has been on it a year, working hard to change his life. But even as active as he is, surfer, runner, skateboarding, he's lost a whole 12 pounds. Just not worth it."

• Mag...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2018

Bupropion / naltrexone for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Beginning week three, I stopped. Completely. So, two weeks in, this is why: (keep in mind, each week calls for a higher dose) - Awful, AWFUL insomnia began during the second week. - word dropping, forgetfulness - hot flashes, sweating, always feeling too warm - lethargic, no energy - Dry mouth. I mean Sahara desert dry! (Interestingly, did not induce a craving for water). Did it curb cravings? Not sure. I don't think so, but if it did a little, it still is not worth the high degree of downside."

• Ade...
• January 25, 2018

Bupropion / naltrexone for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am taking Contrave for a little more than a month. I haven’t lost a pound. This medication is giving me a lot of side effects: nausea, hot flashes, vomiting, and insomnia. The bad thing is that I just refilled a new prescription, which costs me $100. That will be going to the trash... Good luck to those who haven’t experienced any side effects."

• Tto...
• July 12, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking this for fibromyalgia, due to the reports that naltrexone helps with fibro pain. I also qualified for the weight loss part of the medication, so my doctor was fine prescribing it to me. I could not tell it has done anything for weight loss, but my pain is 98% gone. I can't do the full dose as it tends to keep me up at night. I have found three a day works great for me. I'm wondering if anyone else has taken this for fibro."

• Ori...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 21, 2015

Bupropion / naltrexone for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on 1 pill a day for a week now. The only bothersome side effect had been the restless legs and insomnia. I do great during the day, but this lack of sleep is going to catch up with me. I'm also scared to get on the scale!"

• tax...
• May 21, 2015

Bupropion / naltrexone for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This is my 2nd week on Contrave, and I have lost 13 lbs. It is AWESOME. I feel fantastic. The only side effect that I have is insomnia..."

• Meh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2018

Bupropion / naltrexone for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Induced extreme insomnia, dry mouth, hot flashes, forgetfulness. Took two weeks recommended dosing. Decided I had to stop for my health."

• Ann...
• April 19, 2016

Bupropion / naltrexone for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Tried it for a few days - just the one in the AM. Nausea. Gas from the sulfur pits of hell. The runs. Stomach pain. Jittery. Sleepless. Of course, I am not eating much. But. No. Just. No."

• mic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2017

Bupropion / naltrexone for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Took first pill and became very sick. Sleep disturbance, ill stomach, chemical taste."

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 13, 2018

Bupropion / naltrexone for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am on day 3 of the ramp-up, 1x2 daily. I cannot sleep, my head is fuzzy. Is it lack of sleep or the medicine? A bit jittery, but I am not hungry."

• Sai...
• January 8, 2018

Bupropion / naltrexone for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Contrave 3 days ago and can't sleep. I have lost a pound since starting, but I'm having severe insomnia. I'm trying to hang in there, but I need sleep."