"i have found contrave to be a truly effective and exciting medication.  i don&#039;t have cravings.  i can walk right past cookies, donuts, pies, whatever at work and not feel like i&#039;ve missed a thing.  i only get really hungry when i have skipped a meal or forgotten to eat.  as for side effects, i had some mild nausea at first and i still have what has been described by some as &quot;flushing&quot; - i get very hot in the mornings and sweat profusely for a while.  i lost 20 pounds from the middle of april until the middle of july.  i have not exercised at all but my energy level is definitely up.  i am so happy my doctor prescribed this drug for me!"