"initially, i had no appetite at all and also no appetite for wine.  wine actually didn&#039;t taste good.  my side affect was a headache... constant.  i also didn&#039;t feel like myself.  not depressed, but certainly not my normal self.  within the first week or so, i lost 7 pounds.  i wasn&#039;t obese, but needed to lose 20 or so pounds.  after the first month, i had dropped 10 pounds and felt completely normal and full of energy.  i have now been on contrave since august and have lost 24 pounds and feel fabulous.  i also started blue apron which is a very healthy meal plan.  i absolutely watch what i eat, but if i want pasta love pasta), i have it.  i just make sure not to have it again for the next week or so.  i work out but only 1-2 times per week."