"i am a 54 year old woman who started contrave as a last ditch effort to loose weight before choosing surgery. i found loosing weight while experiencing menopause impossible. when i started the medication, i weighed 213. and i am 5&#039; 2&quot;. i have lost 60 pounds in 16 months. i have had very few side effects. the medication gave me the tool i needed to change my eating lifestyle.  my high blood pressure is resolved and my blood sugars are now normal. i highly recommend this medication. if you are looking for a fast solution, this is not for you. although i do not discourage exercise, i would like to mention that i am not in any kind of exercise program. i&#039;ve gone from a size 18, to a size 10. i am grateful to my dr. for prescribing this med."