"i read many reviews before starting contrave the end of nov. 2015. i have now been on the full dose of the medication for two full months and have lost about 16 pounds. i highlight full dose because i truly don&#039;t think there is much benefit until you hit four pills a day. many reviewers were disappointed in the first month because hadn&#039;t seen a difference. once i was on the full dose, the results were immediate!  my appetite has been substantially curbed, i don&#039;t have cravings, and i feel fuller faster!  it&#039;s up to you to put your fork down though! side effects: a bit of the shakes with each dose increase which went away after a few days, slight dry mouth, and constipation. all very minimal.  use the program www.scaledown.me with it!!"