"i am a 64 yr old female.  i have been on contrave for 9 days.  i have lost 8 pounds.  i have had few side effects, a slight headache and nausea.  i noticed a reduction in my cravings on day two.  i am a sweet nut.  i love to cook it and i love to eat it.  my worse craving is chocolate.  i want to loose a 100 lbs.  i spoke with my doctor about gastric bypass surgery.  she said she wanted to put me on contrave; meanwhile, because it could take 6 months to a year with test and doctor&#039;s visits before having surgery.  i am on one pill in the morning and one at night.  i will be taking my evening dose earlier, because i am having a problem staying in bed.  my cravings are competely gone, even for chocolate.  planning to continue on."