"i started taking contrave about a month and a half ago and i am down about 7 lbs. i did not notice much weight loss in the first month because i was actually taking the medication as prescribed. i am 5&#039;6 about 154lbs. i only want to drop about 20lbs for my wedding and i was told this is not habit forming. i exercise and i am on a low cal diet. this medication does not curb my appetite but it does curb my intake which i love. i don&#039;t want to stop eating all together and gain all the weight back as soon as i stop taking it.  this medication still lets me eat but not as much. i am on the second month and i notice i am losing about 3lbs a week which is a healthy way to lose weight. every now and then i will get a headache but overall...great!!"