"update from 12/16/15.  i&#039;ve been on contrave for 8 weeks and have lost 18.2lbs. i really can&#039;t say enough about this drug. i have no desire to binge eat. my cravings are greatly suppressed. i used to be a social smoker and drinker. haven&#039;t had a cigarette or a drink in at least 3 weeks. i feel like a completely different person. other than a little nausea and some constipation, i haven&#039;t had any more side effects. i can&#039;t wait to see what the next 8 weeks brings!"