"i started contrave 1 week ago. i am 5&#039;5&quot;, 230lbs and 40yrs old.  i&#039;m tired of being over weight. i am so happy my insurance finally covered this medication. i was told to start with two  pills twice a day. at first i didn&#039;t because i was scared. i was taking 2 once a day. after day 3 i went up to four a day and besides needing to take some benedryl to help me sleep, i have had no side effects. i&#039;m peeing like a mad woman, my appetite is way down and i feel good. i went to weigh myself this morning and i&#039;ve lost 7lbs. i think i finally found something that&#039;s going to work for me. super excited to see where this takes me."