"i am on my 3rd week of taking contrave, so 2 in the am &amp; 1 @ night. i have lost a total of 11 pounds. i do work out hard 3 nights a week (zumba cardio + weights &amp; i have for 3+ year) i also have a young dog that i walk minimal 2x a day. i&#039;m unable to finish a lot of meals &amp; i definitely do not crave things the way i used to. i work above a restaurant &amp; many days find myself having a protein shake or a salad due to nothing being &quot;appealing&quot;.  i am still experiencing some side effects that i&#039;m trying to ignore because i do feel that it is working, but i am nervous about going up to 2 in the am &amp; 2 in the pm pills. i have a headache most of the time, trouble sleeping, insane crazy dreams and not as much energy. when have others side effects decreased?"