"i started contrave on 1/14/15, i have lost 42lbs as of 5/22/15.  as of today i will be voluntarily stopping the medication due to quality of life.  i am ecstatic over the weight loss but the severe constipation and side effects of the prescribed stool softners, meds for dizziness, and daily vomiting has come to a point that it is no longer worth it.  my pcp and i have tried to address each issue and i am on a total of 4 daily prescriptions, a stool softner, nausea meds, vertigo type med and the contrave with a monthly total of $208.00 just to be able to take this medication, and i am still to sick to function normally.  other than my ability to tolerate the side effects this medication did suppress my appetite and aid my weight loss."