"i started on contrave about 6 weeks ago. haven&#039;t really followed a diet as much as cutting down portions. i weighed 252 lbs when i started, now down to 234 lbs. the nausea was on and off for the first two weeks, but i pushed through it. now the one thing i really notice is my cravings for sweets and fried food is virtually gone. the real drawback has been constipation for me. i ate a huge salad last night and it helped. i also am adding colace to my diet along with more water. but, being able to wear a smaller size jean is amazing. and stress eating is all by a thing of the past. i little disruption in sleep but not terrible and if i exercise it&#039;s more restful. so far i&#039;m happy with the results. also my bp has been much lower!!"