"i&#039;m on my 3rd day with contrave. i noticed some dizziness, hot flashes (which i didn&#039;t know was a side effect). i can&#039;t really tell if my appetite is suppressed since most of my prior overeating has been stress related. so i&#039;m figuring out the difference between real hunger &amp; stress hunger. i previously took adipex for 9 months and lost 40lb before it quit working . then, gained 21lb back when stress levels sky rocketed on my job. they&#039;re still high but i really hope contrave works. i hoping to lose 30 pounds. nothing yet but it&#039;s early in the game."