Contrave Vs Belviq (Page 2)
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I was on free 2 weeks of Belviq followed by 1 mo out of pocket Belviq. Lost and felt good with NO side effects at all. Then my doctor said she thought Contrave would be a better choice because it is just as effective, if not more, and cheaper...just 70 dollars a month. But, I have heart racing and feel agitated. I did not experience either with Belviq. I feel like calling my Dr. Back and asking to switch back and suck up the 200 mo. For Belviq.

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My OOP will only be $86.00 at Walgreens With the coupon. I believe each pharmacy is different.

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Contrave is for weight-loss. I am deciding weather to start it or not. They say it's totally safe, of course they have to put the potential side effects.

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My doctor will either give me an Rx for either Contrave or Belviq today Which one is the better weight loss product

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How are you only paying $70? Even using the manufacturer coupon, it is $267 for me. Tell me your secret.


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I have been taking belviq for a while and my health insurance stopped paying for it used to be 260+ per month.... But recently it has dropped in price to about 140$ and when you download the loyalty card you could potentially get all of it covered.
I have lost over 80lbs but this will only work if you put the work in! It help you feel full, you have to choose to fill up on healthy food or only eat half an order at McDonald's
If you do the latter you will not succeed, you also need need need to exercise, belviq is not a magic pill but it helps you stay on track!
I had some side effects like head ache and "foggy brain" but head aches went away with ibuprofen and both head ache and fog brain were gone with in two weeks
I have never used contrave but belviq worked for me limited side effects that passed
Good luck to everyone meeting their goals!

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Contrave is indeed a medicine for weight loss. I am going to ask my doc about it today.

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Contrave is advertised on tv as a weight loss drug

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Your DOCTOR said this? I think I'd find a new dr!! Asap. There are ZERO opiates in that medication. I'm a nurse. Your dr sounds like an uneducated *****! Scary!

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After the first year, the price for Belviq goes up to about 83 a month. I have been on Belviq for about a year and a half and have lost around 70 pounds. You still have to make healthy choices and can even gain weight while taking Belviq.

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I have been taking belviq for alil while now went from 298 to 263 I still have a ways to go but I love it ..the first few days I had a headache but that will go away. I love it I won't take anything else ..

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I have insurance and a Belviq savings card, the maximum I have paid is $75 at CVS. The cost went up the end of last year it is now $90 with insurance and savings card at CVS.

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I just saw a TV commercial advertising Contrave for weight loss. I have been on Belviq for over a year. Got the first month free, then paid I think it was $57 a month using the card from their website. My new card arrived, and this year it's $97 a month. I lost 30 pounds quickly with it, no side effects. I've lost another 20 and now amusing it hpjust to maintain. You can get it for less than $200 a month if you use the card from their website. I don't react well to antidepressants and Belviq really does work completely different. My doctor monitors my labs every 3 months.

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Naltrexone/wellbutrin is definitely used for weightloss.

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I was on Contrave for weight loss, but did not experience any side effects except dizziness & heart racing only when I did not consume enough food. Contrave did not work for me after the 2nd month. Both Contrave and Belviq do come with a savings card. Without insurance, my cost was $80 monthly. With insurance, it's now $30 for Belviq.

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Contrave is also used for weight loss in individuals who have a genetic pre-disposition for addiction. We are usually binge/stress/addictive eaters, with similar symptoms as those addicted to drugs.Therefore, with stimulation of the hormones such as serotonin, endorphins, etc. that make the taker more energetic, happier, less stressed and the blocking of the receptors that crave food you break the unhealthy food addiction and incessant thought process cycle.

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My Doctor has said that Contrave is a combination of opioids and wellbutrin. I had started taking it, first week felt great. I had more energy, not hungry. The second week was awful. Throat swelling, awful full blown anxiety attacks, looking at food made me nauseous, depressed. I had taken the morning pill and did not take the night pill and the next day felt 100% back to normal. Guess a nutritionist is better than this medication.

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Hi. I am done taking my first month of Belviq after loving and being on Phetermine for 3 yrs thru a weight loss center. Long story short, my PCP is afraid to prescribe it bcz of long term side effects. He is willing to also prescribe me Contrave. I'm not impressed with Belviq. It does NOT curb my appetite. In your experience, is Contrave better at controlling appetite than Belviq? I hope so.

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looking for dr in tampabay that prescribes contrave

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I have been taking Contrave for 3+ months with only a 3lb weight loss and a consistent headache. I am very happy this medication works for some. Prior to Contrave I tried Qsymia and after a few days I coughed and my throat itched so intensely I went to the ER. I threw the remainder of the Qsymia in the trash and almost immediately stopped coughing and my throat stopped itching. Next I plan to try Belviq. Will post results. Best luck to all!

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Contrave is also prescribed for food addiction. It is not only for drug addiction. Please research.

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