"i started contrave july 29th 2015 at 6&#039; 275 pounds.  as of today 3/9/16 i am now 195 pounds.  this medication truly works.  i no longer crave food.  i have a lot smaller appetite.  i am not saying that this pill does it all.  i changed my diet, i logged all of my food in myfitness pal app and i became more active. i stick to 1300 calories a day.  just recently i have allowed myself to have treats. i have 5 pounds to go to my goal.  but, i am very happy to have gone from an 18 to a size 8.  i could not be happier with the results."