Why Is Contrave Not Working (Page 4) (Newest replies first)
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Just Me In CC Says:
I took Contrave and lost 52 pounds in 10 months, which has put me back to my ideal body weight. The problem is that it has not been working after that 10 months. I don’t have any side effects, but have a ridiculous appetite now. Almost to the point of wanting to binge eat. Anybody else been on it a while and have it stop working? I’ve gained almost 10 pounds back in the last few months. I’m not sure whether to ask my doctor about stopping it, but I’m afraid my appetite will be even worse. Anybody?
MedlinePlus also goes on to note that patients should not take Contrave with a high-fat meal; as I presume that doing so may impair the drug’s absorption and overall efficacy.
On a side note, you are not the only people who have experienced such issues. Most people who have tried Contrave have reported eventually hitting a plateau period, where it seems to stop working for a while, but they have also said that it does start working again after about a month or so, though that can vary from person to person.
The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, headache, anorexia, and mood changes.
Can anyone that's taken this chime in with their experience?
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Sammy123 Says:
I had the same problem. I was starving hungry and wanted to eat and eat. Weirdest thing was that I felt constantly hungry even after a week?
