"i am a female and have struggled with my weight for over twenty years. i am 5&#039;4 and weighed 287.3. i started taking contrave friday january 8th. at one week i dropped down to 280.6. at two weeks i&#039;m down to 270.2. i&#039;m only going to weigh myself once a week, but as of week 2 i&#039;ve lost a total of 17.1 pounds. the only side effect i&#039;ve experienced is a few head aches. i have to say i have not drank any pop, and i have no cravings for it. i&#039;m eating three small meals a day even though i have not had much of an appetite. i really hope i continue to have success. i did not exercise the first week, but i&#039;ve started walking a little each day."