"so i started contrave 3 weeks ago. with one pill a day, i lost 5 lbs the first week. upped the dose to 1am  1pm. lost 2 lbs. no bad side effects. just thirsty and maybe a tiny headache. started sunday with 2 in the morning and one at night- migraines from 12-6pm then eat dinner and feel better. then i get a headache again.  light sensitivity. nauseousness. gained 2 lbs. not sure if i can handle this dose. i did have more energy until these stinking headaches started kicking my butt."