"i&#039;ve been on contrave two and a half weeks. i never had the urge to want to work out before but since i&#039;ve started contrave i feel like working out all the time. the only side effect i have is diarrhea after eating. i haven&#039;t changed my diet and still easy when i&#039;m hungry but i don&#039;t crave all the foods i use to. i crave sweet stuff but not sugary stuff like candy. typically fruits cure this craving. i have not lost any weight at all, but i want to say that i have lost 2 inches off my waist line. this is probably from going to the gym and gaining muscle.  i go on the 17th for my 1 month check up and can&#039;t wait to see what the doctor says. my nurse has been on it for 3 months and lost 40 pounds so i&#039;m hoping to have some good results too."