"my doctor has prescribed me contrave 8 on wednesday 3-18 i have decided to make a life change and have been eating better and letting off the snacks. i was told to start off at 4 per day instead of the 4 week process (doctors orders) i have been less hungry. it doesn&#039;t stop my hunger. but it curves my appetite. i haven&#039;t had any side effects.  i started at 207.8 and just weighed myself and i&#039;m down 4lbs in 4 days. i&#039;m hoping that it will be what i want. this isn&#039;t going to be a miracle pill you have to work at it and so i have been running everyday 2 miles. i&#039;ll keep updating."