"i was prescribed contrave when i talked with my doctor about how much weight i&#039;ve gained recently and my inability to lose weight even with a healthier diet. i just started my 3rd week and am still doing the 1 pill in the morning, 1 pill late afternoon phase since i&#039;ve already seen improvement in my portion control and have been loosing weight. this has helped me realize how many snacks and how much food i was actually eating at meals. i (for the first time in a long time) can say no to sweets and extra food just because it&#039;s there. in less than 3 weeks i&#039;ve lost 8lbs. i experienced a tight feeling in my stomach for 2 days, but that was very minimal and is gone. no other side effects. will update review at the end of my prescription"