"i have been taking contrave for almost one month and have lost about 12 pounds.  at first i felt a little weird on the medicine (light headed, loopy, ears ringing) but after about one week the symptoms went away and it does not feel like i am taking any medication.  contrave has curbed my cravings significantly.  i have changed the way that i eat and am very mindful of my calorie intake and i can be that way since my cravings are gone.  i like this medication a lot and i plan on being on it until i can lose about 20 more lbs.  started at 163lbs and now i am 151lbs. i falready feel a difference in how my clothes fit! i recommend this medication.  a bit costly but worth it."