Stopping Contrave For A Week Then Restarting

I went on vacation from 3/27/16-4/2/16 and did not take my usual two doses (2 pills each dose) of contrave as I normally do. When I returned I began with 1 dose of 2 pills around 1pm on Sunday 4/3, then Monday I resumed the usual 2 doses/2 pills each. And now it's Tuesday, I have taken my morning dose and have since felt the nausea and headaches come on. Ibuprofen has not worked for the headaches, and as for the nausea, I simply am just drinking water. I have not been able to eat anything today (it's 2:48pm). These side effects feel like the 4th week when I originally started Contrave in October. I suppose I thought I could resume the normal dosage without issues. Has anyone had the same problems? Thanks in advance!

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Hello, Lauren! How are you feeling? Has there been any change?

Yes, it would be normal to experience side effects, again, after taking a week off and the symptoms you've described are listed by the FDA as normal side effects for Contrave.

You may also experience dizziness, irritability and insomnia.

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want to give it another chance, but wonder if it will work? at least, now I no what I'm
facing with the bitter taste.

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