"i am on day 5 of taking contrave. i usually think about food all day and everything in between is a major inconvenience. day 5 of this medication i almost am forgetting to eat, i have more energy, my mind is quieter, i feel overall more peaceful than normal. i&#039;ve lost 3 pounds already! i get full about half way through a small meal which is a big deal for me because usually my appetite is insatiable. i haven&#039;t had any of the side effects people have mentioned except that my eyes feel a little weird, which makes me feel a little dizzy, but it&#039;s barely noticeable. i have had some mild headaches but i think that&#039;s because i usually drink a lot of coffee and i haven&#039;t craved it as much so i havent had as much."