"i have tried many different options for weight loss including weight loss surgery. nothing has worked so far. i started taking contrave 6 weeks ago and have lost 12 pounds so far. i am so pleased. the only side effect i seem to have so far is some sleepiness. as long as i am up and moving this does not bother me. what it seems to do is stop the cravings and give me the will power to keep me from eating. i stop when i am full and have no desire to snack at night. i am not really doing much for exercise at this point as i have such back problems because of my weight that anything i do is painful for me. i am hoping once i have gone down in weight a little exercise will be easier."