"i am a 49 year old female. i started contrave in october 2016. i started this drug at 226 lbs, i&#039;m 5&#039;6. to date i have lost 31 pounds with minimal exercise. the first 4 weeks were rough, dizziness, feeling foggy, sleepless nights, when i did sleep i had crazy dreams, constipation, dry mouth. but at about week 5, the side effects seemed to diminish. i still have a dry mouth with makes me drink lots of water, but the other side effects are gone. this drug has really reduced my cravings. i love sweets, but i now find i can pass on them. i also love wine and i find i can just drink a small glass or nothing at all. i fill up very quick when i eat a meal.  i have tried other weight loss drugs, this is the only one that has worked for me."