This is a miracle drug for me. I struggle with severe binge eating and thinking about food constantly. This med has stopped all desire to binge and I no longer think about food all the time. I literally have to force myself to eat.
@@christinamartinez8132 I’m into my 4th week on Sunday. My appetite has gone for rubbish food and alcohol which is amazing for me. I am exercising too to increase my lean muscle mass which will increase my metabolism. So far loving it. There is a Facebook group for contrave to see more advice from different people, the side effects will go away if you get them. I have had no side effects but I was taking anti depressants anyway so my body was probably used the bupropion noradrenaline element of the medication. Had a little headache but that is probably the withdrawal from eating the sugars and carbs when binging or over eating. Good luck hun
I’m on my third day of taking Contrave. I know it’s early days, but so far so good! I have lost 1 pound and I have had no side effects. I usually overeat around 6/7 pm but has not happened the past couple nights. I have also stopped snacking too. Like I said it’s early days so it may get better or worse, only time will tell. Best of luck to everyone taking this! X
I’m on day one girl! I don’t know if it’s just me or not but as soon as I took it I went to sleep for hoursss. I’ve been tired all day and just wanting to sleep🤦🏾♀️ I’m nervous about the other side effects mentioned but atleast I haven’t been thinking about food 24/7
I am taking contrave and LOVE it. I am definately a binge eater though. I appreciate your information since I have never found anyone who could explain how it works. What I have found is that I am not the typical that loses a bunch of weight quickly. However, what I am finding is that it is teaching me new habits. Now over around 8 months, I have lost around 40 pounds. I try to cut bread and sugar out, am drinking much more water, walk everyday, and eat much less. Also, it is much easier for me to turn down food and throw food away. The side affects that I have are the brain shocks, dry mouth and constipation, occassional headaches, and agitation. All of these are controllable for me.
I recently tried Wegovy, but I had a bad reaction - a mild, but bothersome back rash - so my doctor has prescribed Contrave. Today I took my first dose. Over the next few months I hope to see real results. I weighed 319 lbs two years ago and I've since lost 70 lbs through a combination of daily exercise and a focused on both a healthy diet and on calorie restriction. After a bad lower back injury which I received while working out with my personal trainer four months ago, I lost another 15 lbs sick in bed for two weeks. Struggling with depression and unhappy that I had injured myself, I regained 30 lbs since then, mostly by suddenly eating chocolate, bread, butter, and cheese and salami again, after only having had them very very rarely for well over a year, but I am now 100% committed to getting to my ideal weight - 200 lbs ASAP. So, hopefully with Contrave and strict daily calorie restriction, along with intermittent fasting, and along with re-starting my weekly/daily exercise regimen, it will do the trick! I would like to lose approx 8 lbs per month, and thus to be at 200 lbs by November. Also, I am soon going to be starting to do neurofeedback sessions 1/2 hour daily to help focus my will power and re-train my ability to make my a variety of life choices free from the residual effects of trauma - I am now 9 years clean and sober from a 13 year crystal methamphetamine addiction that left me homeless, sleeping on the streets of LA from 2012-2014.
I am seeing this a year later, I am seeing similar things in my path. Ive been looking into "weight loss tools". My insurance will not cover Ozempic or Wegovy and making me jump through hoops for Contrave. I get craving for chocolate and binging. I have arthritis in my lower spine due to injury not taken care of when younger . I am currently 258. LIfe has to change for me and I realize I am the only one who can. I am concerned with the side effects, but at the same time the side effects of my weight is no good either. I would love to see an update and wish you all the best .
Thank you for this video. I have about 5 of these issues. I started Wellbutrin last week while I'm waiting for the LDN script to be filled. I dropped 3 lbs in 4 days. I'm looking forward to trying them both together!
Thank you! I start taking contravene this week. I am hoping it will help work on my depression that leads to overeating in the same way medication helped me quit smoking .
I'm an emotional bing eater. I've lost 50 lbs twice in my lifetime and now on my 3rd journey to lose 25lbs. i can stick to daily exercise but the food is my challenge. would contrave suppress my appetite, will it make me think differently about food? will i forget to eat? how does it help an emotional eater?
I started Contrave this week. I have Hashimoto's, I've been carnivore got 4 years and have lipidema. I have at least another 80lbs to lose and I've been stalled at 200 for two years. At this point I'd eat 💩 if it would help
Just started taken, been watching videos on you tube, some lady had a seizure 3 months into taking it... Is that common or a high side effect? I have no seizure history but that scared me
I cant take Contrave but am taking Bupropion. I have been on it for 6 moths. I was 244 when I started it. I am down to 205. Im trying to get down to 150. I am glad that I started this. I no longer eat emotionally or binge eat anymore. I dont eat unhealrhy snacks either I will stay on this forever. I am 64 years old and dont have a lot of options for prescription medications for weight loss
12/29/23 awesome information and explanation of this meditation! I am so disappointed because this meditation combination was going to be perfect for me. It helps get past a plateau, helps w pain n weight loss! I cannot take anything that is mind altering 😢 Today was my first n last day taking these meds. I wish my insurance would cover wagovey!
I'm a terrible binge eater and just started contrave today. I've been doing keto and do good when I can stick to it. I always make it 2-3 weeks and then I'll binge and feel like I've ruined it and then it's a bit before I get back on track. I also tend to overeat at regular meals. Really hoping this helps. My cw is 238 and am moderately active throughout the day so I think with the appetite suppressant and more exercise the weight should fall off. When I'm sticking to 40 not carbs a day and drinking water I can lose 5-7 pounds every week or so.
Vanessa Garza yes! I'm actually documenting my progress on my channel! I'll be updating thursday. I had to stop due to a pregnancy scare but that was a 3 week thing. Back on them now! Subscribe to my channel!
This is exactly what every person needs to know. People don’t “feel” anything so they quit.... LOWER MY SET POINT FROM 200 please!!! My body goes to 170 but bounces right back to 200!!!!
Would it be of interest to you to address fertility and pregnancy with Hashimoto , suspected adrenal and overall hormonal issues. What tests should be done beforehand for a safe pregnancy. There is so much to be aware of but I don't have the mental clarity and stamina for it and I can't find a knowledgeable doctor..
I am hypothyroid, currently on Armour and T3. In 2015 I was on WP and was optimal the first time in my life. I weighed 115. Gained 20 after WP changed its formula and got even sicker while on Naturethroid and NP. Returned to Armour/T3 last fall but am still unable to lose the last 10 lbs. I am a health nut, my diet is great and am very active. Could I be leptin resistant? Would I benefit from this medication? Please, please advise. Thank you for all you do.
Great video . I have been prescribed this and I'm on week 2. I have low acth but normal serum and 24h urine cortisol. Not sure what is causing this yet, I assume I will need more tests. Any idea if this medication will be helpful in my situation?
I’m 10 pounds from my goal weight and keto diet was a miracle for me ! I wasn’t bloated constipaded sluggish .I do intermittent fasting 22/2 felling great and steady weight loss I had 30 pounds I had to loose after an illness so now I’m stuck my Dr made me stop Keto cause of 220 cholesterol! I’m right back to eating thinking about food
Any infection can cause inflammation in the overall body. An infection gets into the blood stream and if left untreated can cause move throughout the body
I’ll be honest here. I have this drug sitting on my dining room table right now. I’m not sure I want to use it. I want to enjoy my wine on weekends and I was told this take away and good feeling from alcohol as well as food
This seems to describe the vast majority of us who follow you. And yet you still seem kind of lukewarm about it. I wish you would have gone into more detail as to what you think its limitations are and why the other alternatives you mentioned are superior. Great video though.
@@drwestinchilds 7 year ago, but you didn´t answer the people questions. You recommend 4,5 - 12mg naltrexone daily , splitted in 2, 3 ? + 200mg Bupropion. I´m on 150XL Bupropion 5.week, dosent work, might have to go up to 300. Then will there alo b the need t take more than 12 mg naltrexone? Cotrave i 360 bupropion and 32 naltrexon. Does the Naltexon have an effect to peoples mood?
Vanetza Menjivar yes. I will be starting it next week. I also have no thyroid due to cancer. Check out Dr Westin Child’s RUclips video regarding contrave. Very good for people with thyroid issues!!
I suffer badly with depression and eating problems and weight. I’ve been advised that I should stay on an antidepressant for life now as o get very poorly without antidepressants. I have always wanted to try bupropion as an anti depressant because of its lower weight and sexual dysfunction profile. So was hoping this medication would help me for both? But long term? Thankyou in advance
All of my videos are based on blog posts that I write and can all be accessed on my blog. You can find the info in this video here: www.restartmed.com/contrave-weight-loss/
Eat less.. walk /move more.. “working out” is counterproductive and will increase weight and hunger. Try low impact things like yoga /meditation. Ppl don’t realize “working out” is not the same as exercise. I don’t lose weight working out and many don’t . Also reduce carbs significantly.. eat salmon/ ribeye/eggs.
I just was prescribe on this medication! Haven’t started yet, I don’t have much weight to loose maybe around 10 pounds but I do have insulin resistance and pcos and my doctor said that I this point I need some help and a reset since even with good healthy habits I’m sticking on the same weight. My concern is that it’s expensive and I’m a little worried about the side effects, so don’t want to loose my money and feel terrible or have a seizure 🥲
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This is a miracle drug for me. I struggle with severe binge eating and thinking about food constantly. This med has stopped all desire to binge and I no longer think about food all the time. I literally have to force myself to eat.
I can’t wait to try it I’m the same. How long will you be staying on it and what happens when you stop ? Will the weight go back on.
I'm starting mine today. I need to lode 55 pounds. My issue is with Cokes and tea.. How much have you lost so far?
@@christinamartinez8132 I’m into my 4th week on Sunday. My appetite has gone for rubbish food and alcohol which is amazing for me. I am exercising too to increase my lean muscle mass which will increase my metabolism. So far loving it. There is a Facebook group for contrave to see more advice from different people, the side effects will go away if you get them.
I have had no side effects but I was taking anti depressants anyway so my body was probably used the bupropion noradrenaline element of the medication. Had a little headache but that is probably the withdrawal from eating the sugars and carbs when binging or over eating. Good luck hun
@@christinamartinez8132 really try hard to cut down come. I was addicted to it but managed to quit it now xx
Good. That’s all I wanna hear!
I’m on my third day of taking Contrave. I know it’s early days, but so far so good! I have lost 1 pound and I have had no side effects. I usually overeat around 6/7 pm but has not happened the past couple nights. I have also stopped snacking too. Like I said it’s early days so it may get better or worse, only time will tell. Best of luck to everyone taking this! X
I’m on day one girl! I don’t know if it’s just me or not but as soon as I took it I went to sleep for hoursss. I’ve been tired all day and just wanting to sleep🤦🏾♀️ I’m nervous about the other side effects mentioned but atleast I haven’t been thinking about food 24/7
Ahhh I have felt the same way very sleepy so it’s the pills
I have lost 21 pounds and down 67 pounds from my highest weight. I started contrave july 20th
I am taking contrave and LOVE it. I am definately a binge eater though. I appreciate your information since I have never found anyone who could explain how it works. What I have found is that I am not the typical that loses a bunch of weight quickly. However, what I am finding is that it is teaching me new habits. Now over around 8 months, I have lost around 40 pounds. I try to cut bread and sugar out, am drinking much more water, walk everyday, and eat much less. Also, it is much easier for me to turn down food and throw food away. The side affects that I have are the brain shocks, dry mouth and constipation, occassional headaches, and agitation. All of these are controllable for me.
When will you feel the full effect of contrave
Brain shocks? what’s that?
What is brain shocks??
I recently tried Wegovy, but I had a bad reaction - a mild, but bothersome back rash - so my doctor has prescribed Contrave. Today I took my first dose. Over the next few months I hope to see real results. I weighed 319 lbs two years ago and I've since lost 70 lbs through a combination of daily exercise and a focused on both a healthy diet and on calorie restriction. After a bad lower back injury which I received while working out with my personal trainer four months ago, I lost another 15 lbs sick in bed for two weeks. Struggling with depression and unhappy that I had injured myself, I regained 30 lbs since then, mostly by suddenly eating chocolate, bread, butter, and cheese and salami again, after only having had them very very rarely for well over a year, but I am now 100% committed to getting to my ideal weight - 200 lbs ASAP. So, hopefully with Contrave and strict daily calorie restriction, along with intermittent fasting, and along with re-starting my weekly/daily exercise regimen, it will do the trick! I would like to lose approx 8 lbs per month, and thus to be at 200 lbs by November. Also, I am soon going to be starting to do neurofeedback sessions 1/2 hour daily to help focus my will power and re-train my ability to make my a variety of life choices free from the residual effects of trauma - I am now 9 years clean and sober from a 13 year crystal methamphetamine addiction that left me homeless, sleeping on the streets of LA from 2012-2014.
Update please
I am seeing this a year later, I am seeing similar things in my path. Ive been looking into "weight loss tools". My insurance will not cover Ozempic or Wegovy and making me jump through hoops for Contrave. I get craving for chocolate and binging. I have arthritis in my lower spine due to injury not taken care of when younger . I am currently 258. LIfe has to change for me and I realize I am the only one who can. I am concerned with the side effects, but at the same time the side effects of my weight is no good either. I would love to see an update and wish you all the best .
Thank you for explaining the pros/cons in regards to Contrave. I appreciate you and your wealth of knowledge...
Happy to help!
Thank you for this video. I have about 5 of these issues. I started Wellbutrin last week while I'm waiting for the LDN script to be filled. I dropped 3 lbs in 4 days. I'm looking forward to trying them both together!
Thank you! I start taking contravene this week. I am hoping it will help work on my depression that leads to overeating in the same way medication helped me quit smoking .
I'm an emotional bing eater. I've lost 50 lbs twice in my lifetime and now on my 3rd journey to lose 25lbs. i can stick to daily exercise but the food is my challenge. would contrave suppress my appetite, will it make me think differently about food? will i forget to eat? how does it help an emotional eater?
I started Contrave this week. I have Hashimoto's, I've been carnivore got 4 years and have lipidema. I have at least another 80lbs to lose and I've been stalled at 200 for two years. At this point I'd eat 💩 if it would help
Just started taken, been watching videos on you tube, some lady had a seizure 3 months into taking it... Is that common or a high side effect? I have no seizure history but that scared me
9:01 my body has been stuck at 200 for MONTHS! MONTHS. I don’t get it. I’m so glad to hear it’s a common thing. I am so so over it.
I cant take Contrave but am taking Bupropion. I have been on it for 6 moths. I was 244 when I started it. I am down to 205. Im trying to get down to 150. I am glad that I started this. I no longer eat emotionally or binge eat anymore. I dont eat unhealrhy snacks either I will stay on this forever. I am 64 years old and dont have a lot of options for prescription medications for weight loss
You go I weigh 244 as well what foods have you eating
12/29/23 awesome information and explanation of this meditation! I am so disappointed because this meditation combination was going to be perfect for me. It helps get past a plateau, helps w pain n weight loss! I cannot take anything that is mind altering 😢 Today was my first n last day taking these meds. I wish my insurance would cover wagovey!
I'm a terrible binge eater and just started contrave today. I've been doing keto and do good when I can stick to it. I always make it 2-3 weeks and then I'll binge and feel like I've ruined it and then it's a bit before I get back on track. I also tend to overeat at regular meals. Really hoping this helps. My cw is 238 and am moderately active throughout the day so I think with the appetite suppressant and more exercise the weight should fall off. When I'm sticking to 40 not carbs a day and drinking water I can lose 5-7 pounds every week or so.
April Guthrie 40 carbs is a lot... try 20... n go higher on ur fat in take.
Enercida that's not what works for me! Thanks!
Enercida and I'm down 28 pounds in 3 weeks!
April Guthrie did the pills work ? i have binge eating disorder to 😢
Vanessa Garza yes! I'm actually documenting my progress on my channel! I'll be updating thursday. I had to stop due to a pregnancy scare but that was a 3 week thing. Back on them now! Subscribe to my channel!
You said you thought there were other diet medicines that work better. What are they? I can’t take Phentermine. It give me heart palpitations.
Saxenda and LDN.
What is LDN? My insurance would not pay for Saxenda and it cost too much out of pocket 😒.
@@catinaparks2053 there’s a new one coming out too .. it was just approved.. forget how to spell it but it’s like Segmalutide or something like that
@@TheJaiNetwork yes it works great but insurance wont pay unless your diabetic.
Me too so I'm thinking of trying contrave instead. 😊
Please let me know what the “better options are in your opinion,,, I just ordered Contrave,,& I would like to study my options,, ty
Right, sucks that he didn’t say what he thinks the better options are 🤦🏽♀️
This is exactly what every person needs to know. People don’t “feel” anything so they quit.... LOWER MY SET POINT FROM 200 please!!! My body goes to 170 but bounces right back to 200!!!!
Would it be of interest to you to address fertility and pregnancy with Hashimoto , suspected adrenal and overall hormonal issues. What tests should be done beforehand for a safe pregnancy. There is so much to be aware of but I don't have the mental clarity and stamina for it and I can't find a knowledgeable doctor..
Can you take this if you have high blood pressure?
Does Contrave raise blood pressure?
Would it be helpful for cancer patients who’ve had thyroid cancer
I am hypothyroid, currently on Armour and T3. In 2015 I was on WP and was optimal the first time in my life. I weighed 115. Gained 20 after WP changed its formula and got even sicker while on Naturethroid and NP. Returned to Armour/T3 last fall but am still unable to lose the last 10 lbs. I am a health nut, my diet is great and am very active. Could I be leptin resistant? Would I benefit from this medication? Please, please advise. Thank you for all you do.
I been on it for three weeks now and haven't lose any weight yet 😞. I workout everyday for about a hour
It’s all about what you put in your mouth at the end of the day
Try not “working out” and just do more low impact walking. Exercise can increase hunger and stress on the body.
Can this help with Night Eating syndrome?
So I have problem with thyroid I'm taking sintroid 175mg I won't loose no weight
Try switching to dessicated thyroid taken in fasted state . I switched over and I feel better
Good information
Great video . I have been prescribed this and I'm on week 2. I have low acth but normal serum and 24h urine cortisol. Not sure what is causing this yet, I assume I will need more tests. Any idea if this medication will be helpful in my situation?
Will I loose my hair by using this drug?
What type of doctor are you?
I'm a DO.
@@drwestinchilds Thank you! I'm going to go see a DO in my area.
Video is blurry?
I’m 10 pounds from my goal weight and keto diet was a miracle for me ! I wasn’t bloated constipaded sluggish .I do intermittent fasting 22/2 felling great and steady weight loss I had 30 pounds I had to loose after an illness so now I’m stuck my Dr made me stop Keto cause of 220 cholesterol! I’m right back to eating thinking about food
How do I deal with the fatigue side effect should it subside after a few weeks? I got off the pill after a few days
Can something like a tooth ache cause inflammation in the body?
Usually just local inflammation.
Any infection can cause inflammation in the overall body. An infection gets into the blood stream and if left untreated can cause move throughout the body
I’ll be honest here. I have this drug sitting on my dining room table right now. I’m not sure I want to use it. I want to enjoy my wine on weekends and I was told this take away and good feeling from alcohol as well as food
have you tried it?
This is so helpful thank you
It’s not working for me I’m being honest I’m still craving and binge eating . Although I missed two days
what? Maybe the dose is too low???
@@madlenj.4644 nope turns out I’m pregnant due date Sep 16
Can I take Furosemide (as a water pill) with Contrave?
I don't believe they are contraindicated but check with the doctor prescribing furosemide.
How long do you have to take it JUST to break plateau? I’m stuck!
It depends on MANY factors but you should break your plateau if you are on the right track within 3-6 weeks typically.
I think that was going on with me how do we break that plateau
Does low ferritin causing inflammation or does inflammation cause low ferritin?
I have like no farriten and my dr said don’t worry about it it doesn’t hurt you ?
This seems to describe the vast majority of us who follow you. And yet you still seem kind of lukewarm about it. I wish you would have gone into more detail as to what you think its limitations are and why the other alternatives you mentioned are superior. Great video though.
I don't remember what exactly was said in the video, are you asking why I'm not a huge fan of contrave for weight loss?
@@drwestinchilds Yes.
Is it ok to take contrave and phentermine together? My Doctor has started me on both but I haven't started the Contrave yet.
How did it work out?
Manage Cortisol
Genova labs saliva cortisol test
Would this be good for hyperthyroidism with weight gain?
Possibly, it depends on a number of factors.
@@drwestinchilds 7 year ago, but you didn´t answer the people questions. You recommend 4,5 - 12mg naltrexone daily , splitted in 2, 3 ? + 200mg Bupropion. I´m on 150XL Bupropion 5.week, dosent work, might have to go up to 300. Then will there alo b the need t take more than 12 mg naltrexone? Cotrave i 360 bupropion and 32 naltrexon.
Does the Naltexon have an effect to peoples mood?
How many pill a day and how many time?
Jose Ortiz you start at 1 a day for a week, then 1 morning and one at night, then 2 morning 1 at night, then 2 in the morning, 2 at night.
@@officialWWM thank you
please I need help losing weight but don't have the faineas to buy the pills can a doctor help with some samples
Vanetza Menjivar yes. I will be starting it next week. I also have no thyroid due to cancer. Check out Dr Westin Child’s RUclips video regarding contrave. Very good for people with thyroid issues!!
Hi there can this be taken long term?
I suffer badly with depression and eating problems and weight. I’ve been advised that I should stay on an antidepressant for life now as o get very poorly without antidepressants.
I have always wanted to try bupropion as an anti depressant because of its lower weight and sexual dysfunction profile. So was hoping this medication would help me for both? But long term? Thankyou in advance
I’m wondering who can read his display of information
All of my videos are based on blog posts that I write and can all be accessed on my blog. You can find the info in this video here: www.restartmed.com/contrave-weight-loss/
Lol anyone under the age of 30 🤓
Lucky he is very clear and explains things well 😻
Im on week five taking contrave and i gained 6 pounds so far please help any advice I’m desperate
lkebbi you’re eating wrong and you need to workout
Eat less.. walk /move more.. “working out” is counterproductive and will increase weight and hunger. Try low impact things like yoga /meditation. Ppl don’t realize “working out” is not the same as exercise. I don’t lose weight working out and many don’t . Also reduce carbs significantly.. eat salmon/ ribeye/eggs.
You will lose the weight but be prepared to go bald.
I just was prescribe on this medication! Haven’t started yet, I don’t have much weight to loose maybe around 10 pounds but I do have insulin resistance and pcos and my doctor said that I this point I need some help and a reset since even with good healthy habits I’m sticking on the same weight. My concern is that it’s expensive and I’m a little worried about the side effects, so don’t want to loose my money and feel terrible or have a seizure 🥲