"i started using contrave the last two weeks of december.  during the first two weeks of december i was already down 15lbs just from watching what i ate, so in taking this i thought it would really kick my weight loss into high gear.  i was completely wrong.  i took this medication for 6 weeks and did not lose a single pound.  i continued doing what i had been previously, watching what i ate, drinking tons of water, and was up to the 4 pills a day dosage.  the only thing this did was make me nauseous.  since stopping the medication exactly 6 days ago, i am already down 9lbs.  it is not worth the possible side effects.  i had high hopes for this medication, but was unfortunately let down."