"i&#039;m writing an update,  i&#039;ve been taking contrave for one month and have lost 9 lbs. this is the pace i had hopped,  2 lbs a week. i still have to count my calories and the medicine helps me stick to me 1,200-1,500 caloric intake daily. the medicine won&#039;t do the math for you, this is where you need to work! i&#039;m using myfitnesspal to log good daily.  i&#039;m very happy that i&#039;m losing weight. my clothes fit better :)  honestly, i still get side effects now and then.  it&#039;s mostly nausea, insomnia,  and constipation. sometimes i just have to lay in bed because my stomach hurts so much.  it comes and goes.  i observed some people reviewing are taking contrave for vanity 10 lbs and i&#039;m not sure why. this drug is for obesity! not a quick fix diet!"