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Hi. I was on contrave for four months, lost 17 lbs and felt great. There were some side effects, like stomach ache and head ache but nothing severe. Ive been off the drug for about 10 days for vacation and would like to start again. I have called and left messages for my doctor twice and have not gotten answer back regarding the dosage. Do I start over again, like a beginner? Or do I go back to the dosage I quit at?

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Honestly, only your prescribing doctor can legally tell you what and how much you should be taking; including how long it should be taken for to achieve your goals. But if you've been off the medication for 10 days after four months of consistent treatment, my view is that the dosage would likely be similar to what you were already taking before quitting (since the effects wouldn't necessarily be foreign to your body - if that makes sense?)... However I do think you should definitely continue to press your doctor's office until he/she responds. It seems unusual that they'd ignored your calls...It may also be a good idea to ask a local pharmacist for their opinion as well, since they tend to have a well-rounded understanding of how these medications work and what to expect.

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