"it works! i&#039;ve been on contrave three months and i have  lost 27.5 lbs. my beginning weight was 219. the key is to drink plenty of water at least 80 oz a day, eat small healthy meals and please don&#039;t eat high fat foods. if you should over eat expect to pay for it. the food does not stay down and you will feel sick. i take the pills as prescribed by my doctor to reduce any side effects. this is a life change for me and i will not go back to eating heavy meals ever. i do plan to add an exercise program or start  walking  every day to maximize the weight lost."