Not Yet Adjusting To Contrave (Page 3)
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Into my second month on contrave. I have experienced every side effect. Irritable, ringing ears, vomiting, lack of libido ect..ect. I have lost weight but at a high price. I hope hope hope my body will adjust to this torture.

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@Jojo. Where did you read about birth control taking longer for full effect? I'd like to read more about that.

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I'm only in my first week of Contrave. I'm having heat flashes as well as nausia and foggy head. I know the latter is listed on side effects but is anyone dealing with the hot flashes? I'm way past menaopause, so that's not it.
How long does this last?

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Watch out with Belviq and Contrave Jody, *eye rolling* may be a common side effect of both. Seriously it actually mentions vision changes and swollen eyes as side effects on nih.gov.

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*eye roll to David*

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@JoJo,

I can appreciate the sarcasm in post #5 as diet and exercise are common sense to most people trying to lose weight, but without seeing information stating that you've tried other things in your post, it seemed like a question that should be asked in the midst of someone experiencing undesirable side effects. You'd be surprised how many individuals on here have mentioned going straight to prescription weight loss drugs without exercising or dieting only to find themselves right back where they started.

At any rate, I'm glad to hear that the side effects have calmed down and hope that things only continue to get better with regards to your progress!

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Dear David, Gee, have i tried diet and exercise? Yeah David I have. Great advise tho

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Reporting again on side effects taking Contrave - have lost 8lbs. Saw Dr and he was pleased with results. So strange how the medication eliminates interest or cravings for foods. I guess this means my food issues are truly addiction issues. The side effects have calmed down although i still feel all of the above but far less intensity. I'll keep you posted.. 50 pounds to lose.

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Don't try Belviq, it doesn't work and has potential for addiction!!! Not to mention it cost over $200 a month, I can not afford that!!

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@Jojo,

I'm not sure how long it's supposed to take for your body to adjust to the effects of Contrave, but after two months of it not working as expected I'd be hard pressed to expect anything different out of it. That's just me though. I realize some medications such as birth control can also take a long time to become fully effective as well; and if that is the case with Contrave this may just be an extended waiting game. However, on the other hand - if the side effects aren't worth the benefits you receive, be sure to let your doctor know so that he/she may consider letting you try other alternatives like Belviq.

Have you also given thought to other means of losing weight? (i.e. changes in diet or exercise habits)?

I hope this helps!

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You should try Belviq, it has a much friendlier side effect profile

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