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Does Contrave Make You Sleepy (Page 5) (Top voted first)
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Cris Says:
I started Contrave 4 days ago, today being my 5th dose. Every day, I take the pill about 8am and by 9:30-10am I am so sleepy I can't stand it. Days 1 and 2 I managed to fight it off until about 12-12:30, day 3 until about 1-1:30, and day 4 I fought it off until 3pm. If I take a 1-2 hour nap, I wake up fine, with energy and then cannot get to sleep until about 2am, sometimes 3am. Today is day 5, I'm having that "drunk" feeling and sleepy, but no where near how it has been. It seems this effect is slowly wearing off, but I haven't seen anywhere where this is a common side effect. I know all medications effect everyone differently, so I'm wondering if this is something I should be concerned about, or just another side effect that I will get used to as the weeks go on?
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I started today, and have had the sleepy effect also. Cant concentrate/focus properly. I believe since it has that Bupropian and its an antidresspant that causes sleepyness.
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Louisa Says:
I felt exactly like that sleepy in 1/2 gr8 after 8 am pill malaise weak. Called pharmacy he said shouldntvferl that bad to call doctor and I only took 1/4 at 8 am 1/4 at 20 . I immediately started feeling weak dkerpy dry mouth very thirsty and like I needed drink and sweet drinks .
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Mel Says:
I am having the same side effects. I am one of those people who never nap during the day, but since starting this medication I am so sleepy during the day that I fall asleep sitting in my chair.
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Sandy Says:
Re: Totired (# 13) 
I am shocked at the replies that I'm seeing here!!! The ingredients in Contrave are the same as SUBOXONE! SUBOXONE is used to help opiate addicts wean OFF their DRUGS!! They use it to detox the addict before recovery can begin. Also, the addict has to be in a state of withdrawal in order for it to take effect. Otherwise the side effects are most definitely a feeling of drunkenness and sleepiness! It is also a highly addictive substance and needs to be monitored very carefully.
WE ARE IN THE MIDST OF AN OPIATE EPIDEMIC IN THIS COUNTRY!! The FDA had cracked down so hard on opiate prescriptions. Why are they allowing this?
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David Says:
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Sorry to hear about your experience with Contrave (naltrexone HCl + bupropion HCl) and sleepiness. I just wanted to add as validation that NIH.gov does list both drowsiness and trouble sleeping as side effects of bupropion. Their website also lists: unusual tiredness, drowsiness, restlessness and trouble sleeping as side effects of naltrexone. I question whether these symptoms are playing a role in your ability to get back to a "normal" sleep schedule...[1], [2]
Depending on how serious these side effects are affecting your livelihood and well-being, it may be worth talking with your doctor about how you're feeling in order to see if he/she has any recommendations that can help offset or minimize symptoms.
I hope this helps and wish you good health!
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Angie Says:
Holy Crap. I CANNOT BELIEVE the FDA approved this. What you all are taking is an anti depressant(Wellbutrin) with a medication used to treat opiate addiction. How do I know? I am a recovering addict. I've tried every opioid pill there is and I know A LOT about them. This pharmaceutical company is setting up so many people to become opiate addicts!!! I know from EXPERIENCE. I just started on suboxone and I can't sleep, I'm up all night, headaches the nausea. Those side effects are the same as opiates!!! You're vomiting because this drug.has attached itself to your opioid receptors in your brain. I just pray you guys really research this med before continuing. All the side affects are cause you're high as a kite but you don't realize smh I just can't believe this
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