"i began taking contrave february 2015.  to date (august 2015), i have lost 47 pounds.  this medication is by no means a &#039;wonder drug&#039;.  you must work to lose weight through proper diet and exercise, however; this drug gave me enough of a mental boost to actually want to be active and exercise.  i started off very slow, only 45 minutes of walking about 2-3 times a week.  over time i have increased my activity level to 5-6 days a week with varied types of exercise.  prior to taking this medication i didn&#039;t identify myself as someone who ate emotionally but having been on it for several months and reflecting on my past behaviors, i was eating during emotional times.  i can not say enough positive things about this medication!"