"i started contrave a little over a month ago and i love it! i am down over 10 lbs! some side effects that i have had are dizziness when i havent eaten for a 3-4 hours so i eat a snack and it goes away. constipation has also been a problem.  i take a stool softner and it helps.  i can handle all the side effects but it is hard to stay on the medicine with the price.  my insurance does not cover any of the  cost so i have to pay out of pocket."