"i just started contrave 1 week ago.  i have been taking one pill in the morning and yesterday was my first evening pill.  so far i have not lost anything.  my doctor said it takes a month for it to kick in.  i think i am eating more things i never eat, but love (candy etc.)because i am hoping the contrave will stop me soon.  after reading all these reviews, i have decided to go on the 1200 calorie diet and get some exercise to give the contrave a hand.  side effects are dry mouth, a little dizziness, and some stomach gramps the first few days."