"i started contrave 11/11/2015 so today would be the end of week 9. i have lost 22 pounds. so that is about 2.4 pounds a week. i have also been eating a healthier diet...south beach. i have not felt deprived and have had the energy to exercise regulary. i have added in workouts 4-6 days a week alternating between run/walk intervals 1 min each for 3-5 miles, 45 minute spinning classes at home through an app called peleton, and hiit style workouts as well on tapes. 
i am impressed with the energy and focus i have been able to be successful sticking with it. 
i have not had many side effects....i did try the full dose of 2 in am and 2 in pm at week 4. after a week i was feeling slight chest tightness so backed off to the lesser dose."