"the day before starting the medicine i weighed 176. so the first week i varied from 177-179 of taking contrave. i felt great but my cravings became intense. my sugar craving out of control especially at night. i tried this medication for about 3 months and gained about 12-15 pounds. i kept reading reviews &amp; thinking it will kick in &amp; work! i should of quit way before. absolutely did not work for me unfortunately"