"i just finished the first week on contrave. 52 yr old female, 5&#039;5 182. i was already taking wellbutrin so i didn&#039;t have to adjust, first week i cut my wellbutrin dose in half and i will completely go off it as i titrated up. so, no side effects! lost 4 pounds the first week. just started the two per day and i couldn&#039;t finish my salad for dinner because i was full. i have also been able to cut out wine, i can&#039;t believe i&#039;m not craving it. i&#039;m hoping to lose 30 pounds and will add exercise."