Anyone Prescribed, Contrave As Well As Phentermine & Belviq At Once? (Page 2)
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I began taking Phetermine in October of '14, weighing in at 272 big ones! Yikes! I had weight loss--but in December my doctor suggested we pair the Phen with Contrave. He said it would help in the evening when I usually like my snacks. My weight loss was minimal but still there. By Feb. '15, I'm down 55lbs, but again weight loss was moving slower. So my doctor wants me to add Belviq. I've been taking all three and so far no major side effects. Just thirsty for water.

I feel like contrave is supposed to be this miracle drug, but I don't feel like it does anything. Am I the only one being prescribed all these at the same time?

Side note, I just has full blood work completed to make sure none of my organs are shutting down from this. Since day 1, I've eaten better and less & work out 4-6 times a week.

Am I alone?

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I'm not a medical professional, but I would be afraid to take two diet pills at once! I did that a few years ago and about ruined my health. I took Phentermine and Alli--not that my doctor knew it. Alli is now over the counter. I lost 60 pounds but have been trying to get my Vitamin D level, which was almost completely depleted, back up ever since.. I didn't realize that low Vitamin D can cause so many health problems, some severe. I realize the two medicines that I took are not the two you are talking about, but I would be careful. I guess if you trust your doctor, and he monitors your health and blood work, it would be okay. But, I'm so skeptical, I would have to do my own research, too!

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There have been safety trials for Belviq used in conjunction with phentermine. Ask your MD to look for the data.

Belviq + Phentermine led to an average weight loss of more than 8.5% at the 12 week mark. That is an average.

8.5% at 12 weeks compares to Contrave's 8.2% at FIFTY-TWO weeks and it takes about 40 weeks to lose that much weight on Qsymia.

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Hello, Pennylane! How are you doing?

The biggest risk that I've found listed from combining them is between the Belviq and the Bupropion in the Contrave, because they can both increase serotonin levels, which could lead to serotonin syndrome.

However, if your doctor feels that you should try them together, then just make sure that they are monitoring your very frequently for any signs of this condition, such as increased heart rate, sweating, dilated pupils and over responsive reflexes.

Typical side effects of these weight loss medications, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, nervousness and anorexia.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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