"first day - contrave - i have been on phen/fen, weight watchers 12 times, jenny craig, fitness plans, nutrisystem...i was always fit but never seemed to control my weight after almost 40 years of trying.  i have been hypertensive since my 20&#039;s and on medicates like crestor, singulair, furesomide victoza and advair, all of which prevent weight loss.  well after day one of contrave i lost 2.5 lbs, makes me a little nervous, can feel it working but no side effects like vomiting or seizures.  making sure to eat with the dose and drink lots of water.  i did notice less cravings for alchohol, i always have my after work cocktail, which i did not want.  concerned about side affects but keeping it up until i experience non-tolerable reaction."