"i started the program 5 weeks ago and am down 11 pounds, did not notice any side   effects just alittle sleepy the first week or so. its been easy for me to control what i eat because i do not crave anything. i used to like a drink or two at night befor dinner, not anymore dont even think about it, one other weird thing, i used to bite my nails , that urge has also gone away. have nails now, will keeping taking contrave for the rest of my life if they let me,"