Contrave, Appetite Control

I want to know about whether or not people experience appetite control? Everyone just keeps saying they lost a couple of pounds or they didn't. But I want to know did you have a decreased appetite? Did you see that piece of cake sitting there and able to say no thanks or just grab it and dig in... Did it help you feel less cravings or not?

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According to MedlinePlus.gov, "Naltrexone works by decreasing the craving for alcohol and blocking the effects of opiate medications and opioid street drugs" - "Bupropion works by increasing certain types of activity in the brain"... These are the two active ingredients present in Contrave.

The drug monographs do not give any consideration to the idea of appetite control. However, my opinion is, one's own unique level of willpower that they've developed overtime probably has a lot to do with how well they perceive a medication like Contrave to work for such a thing. Consistently saying no to sweets is a form of self-discipline (like a muscle) one must build up (or exercise) gradually; usually starting small.

Another thing to keep in mind is that we all respond to these medications differently, whereas one person may experience more or less of an effect than others; not to mention the possible side effects that often come into play. Having said all of this, unfortunately the only way to know for certain how you'll respond is to try Contrave for yourself, but you can always work closely with your doctor to experiment with different dosages until you find a happy medium.

Hope this helps!

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