"my birthday in may &#039;15 i was 486, it&#039;s oct &#039;15 and i&#039;m 403. i still  have a long way to go but i credit contrave for helping get started on my journey. in addition to taking contrave i took metformin (even though i&#039;m none diabetic). between the two i was able to get my life under control. i changed my diet and exercise. at times i come off of contrave to detox my system, the retake it so that the effect is at it&#039;s maximum as the body tend to adjust to medicines over time. if you&#039;re reading this i hope it helps you as it has helped me."