"i was given contrave while on a weight management program with my clinic. i was very wary of taking anything and knew i didn&#039;t want a stimulant such as phentermine. i decided to give it a shot after gaining again the first week. the first day i was extremely nauseous and was wary to try again. the nausea didn&#039;t come back at all (i usually eat soon after taking it) but i did have headaches occasionally at first. i still do not know if the headaches were related to the medication because i get headaches frequently. in the four weeks that i have been on the medication i have lost seven pounds. i explained it to my doctor as &quot;willpower in a bottle&quot;. it doesn&#039;t reduce my appetite but helps me fight cravings."