Contrave Vs Belviq (Page 3)
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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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Fyi-I'm not a drug rep. Do ur research. There's no money to be had on low dose naltrexone on its own. This weight loss drug is for food addicts. That's all it will work for. Compulsive food minded thinking /binging. It works on that same reward center of ur brain that effects opiate and alcohol addicts. No matter what ur poison. .the effects are the same in our brains. Lucky us..lol!

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9pm! I meant to say. .sorry! 9pm-3am are best hours for taking low dose naltrexone. Happy to help answer any questions ! Best to u all!

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If anyone needs help I'm here! This low dose naltrexone has replaced my pain meds! Weight loss/decreased cravings. Just a welcome side effect!

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I'm on wellbutrin alone. Have been for 3 years. I am a nurse. I didn't want contrave cuz the dose of naltrexone is insanely high! I am taking my own separate dose of low dose naltrexone. Along with my usual wellbutrin (150mg 2x/day ). I started at 2 mg. 2x daily. Then switched to 4mg nightly. (Naltrexone works best between 9am & 3 am. First 4 days..I lost 12lbs. Degenerative disc disease, herniated l-5 & s-1..pain nearly gone. Sciatica. .diminished greatly. Only side effect? No cravings for carbs/sugar. Ask for ldn. Not contrave. And..it's way cheaper! Best to u!

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Agreed..lol..naltrexone is an opiate antagonist! Blocks the effects. Don't be giving people such misinformation!

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Just got Belviq today with the Belviq card for $75. So, no need to be paying more. Just ask your dr for a Belviq starter kit (15 day free trial + card for max $ amt to pay $75), or, you an get it from Belviq's Webb site.

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Sorry, but, you are wrong. My dr was going to prescribe Contrave for me, and, we looked it up together when I asked what was in it. The 2 active drugs do treat other problems, as alcohol addiction, and, opioid addiction. To make a long conversation short, weight loss is basically a by product from these 2 drugs combined. She started me with Belviq (just got it) to see how it worked, as Contrave says you should lose 13%-23% if your body weight, while Belviq said 5%. Why would I go for 5% when 23% is also available? I'll try Belviq and see what happens, but, may switch to Contrave if results aren't acceptable. Anyway, just wanted to say the other person's comment on Contrave was correct.

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I had the same issue with the cost call contrave if the pharmacy is charging u more than 75$ they will help!

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Not true stop out was 6% not 26%

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I just went through this issues myself. For some reason CVS computer system won't process the discount cards correctly. They also told me $160 and I had the tech call the 1-800 number and attempt to correct the problem turns out it's cvs computers. I took my script to Walgreens and it came out to $75

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My doctor does not prescribe Contrave, but he does not say why. How can I find a doctor who will at least consider it?

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The $75 is true for someone without insurance. I would call the number and discuss it with them.

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well - you will find out --- I did have bad side effects and it did take me longer to get up to all four pills a day, however I find it better than belviq -- which I used for about a year. the Contrave seems to give me more of a "framework" and I get clearer signals about satiety than with the belvique --- and really - two pounds a week is a fine about to loose if you are thinking long term.... really!

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I started Belviq 10 mg. and Phentermine 37.5 back in Mar. I was already on Wellbutrin 300 XL and took all three at one time. I had " 0 " side effects. My weight lose started off slow 2lbs a week maybe. Then about the third week It took off !!!!!!! Sometimes 10 lbs a month. I started at 245 I now weigh 210. I have now hit a wall. 2 weeks ago I started eating like I use to but not as much and making only SOME good choices .My goal is to be under 200 lbs.I found that in the beginning Belviq kept me from eating late night, candy, chips and chocolate. No bad cravings at all, Even some of my favorites just didn't taste the same. My Dr. switched me to Contrave. I'm nervous because I have read sooooo many bad side effects. Will I be able to reach my goal without being derailed by SIDE EFFECTS !!!! REALLY !!! I have been spoiled by Belviq. I didn't exercise faithfully I just wasn't a couch potato as much as I use to be.I ate what I chose to eat and really didn't feel like I was missing anything because those old cravings were not there anymore. I don't know if this will help anyone but it is my story .Good luck :)

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Give Riteaid a try. That's where i grt mine

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Of course I believe you! Just talking about my experience with the Belviq - I also had a discount card --- but it cost me more than you - could be a location thing.

I did not think YOU were a drug rep -- the person Verwon - seems not to be on the medication and always answers in such an odd way that someone else asked if she/he is a rep - no response, and it really does not matter. I am soooo happy with the Contrave - after pushing through most of the side effects -- badly - but they have eased up. For me personally it has had a much more robust effect on my eating that the Belviq - which I thought was good but more limited in its effect for me personally! Good luck to you! Jean

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Initially, Belviq was $200 out of pocket for me because my insurance doesn't cover it. I let my doctor know that my insurance doesn't cover it and he gave me a card to take to the pharmacy when filling the prescription for the Belviq. The card is given to those who's insurance won't cover the cost. With the card, my prescription for Belviq was $75. The card is for Belviq only. Don't believe me? Call 855-235-8471 (that's the customer service number on my card) and they can tell you how to get a card although your doctor should have them there in his/her office. No I am not a drug rep. I'm just an over weight mom looking for information on Contrave and came across this particular thread.

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The $75 max is NOT TRUE ---- at least not with CVS. I always paid $120 something.....

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If you go to Belviq.com you can get 15 days free as well as the manufacturer's savings card that you can take to the pharmacy with the prescriptions and you will not pay more than $75 a month.

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Not true --- I paid about $130 per month for the Belviq --- NOT $75. A good medication if it works ---

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