"i&#039;ve been on contrave for 12 weeks with a 23lb weight loss to date.  it&#039;s definitely working for me!  i have only moderately changed what i eat, cutting out most sweets and avoiding fast food, but just don&#039;t feel like eating as much.  i don&#039;t have food cravings any more and feel motivated to lose this weight.  i take two pills daily, one morning - one evening.  tried to increase to 3 or 4 but felt sick a couple days.  since i&#039;m losing on two, i&#039;ll continue this way.  only side effect is slight constipation and i&#039;m careful to take the doses after eating.  i plan to lose 50 or 60lbs  more!   this is the first time in my adult life i&#039;ve lost more than 10 lbs without getting discouraged and giving up!"