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CONTRAVE WEIGHT LOSS MEDICATION REVIEW
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2023
- This video is about the weight loss drug contrave. I share my experience taking this weight loss medication and give my opinion if it is worth it or not.
#contrave #weightloss #dietpills
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist. All of the information in my videos is for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for advice from a qualified nutritionist or primary health care physician. I am simply documenting my journey. All viewers of this content should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.
I been on contrave for a year now and had loss 52 pounds so far best decision I made still hoping to loss more 🙏
That’s so amazing!! How long do you plan on staying on it?
Sorry it took long to reply I plan on staying on it once I hit my goal weight and I'm proud to say I have 3 more pounds to loss my life change for the better I feel so good about myself everytime I think of how long I have come and I cry happy tears but you definitely have to put in the work eating right exercising and take your time I wish everyone a blessed and healthy outcome 💓
Congratulations 🎉. I love hearing success stories like yours. Please wean off slowly when you reach your goal. I found if I stopped too quickly I felt kinda off. Congrats again on your amazing achievement ❤️
You got to the doctor and they prescribed to you ? I have gotten weight last year and I always want to eat I would like to know what doctor should I go (speacialist )
@@agathica7560 I went on the website Contrave.com and did an online consultation with a dr. It was really easy as long as you meet all of the requirements. And through the pharmacy they use it was only $99 a month which was much cheaper than any local pharmacies near me.
Karen, I wanted to comeback to this video and thank you! I had a prescription for contrave for a few weeks and I was scared to take it but I have been struggling with binge eating and never can stick to the diet. This medication changed my life in just a week. I am
So motivated and I am
Finally free of constant thinking of food. Your video is really informative and positive! Thank you again ❤❤❤
Aww thank you for coming back to thank me 😊. Isn’t it amazing how the cravings just disappear? I remember standing in front of my coffee maker bc of habit and thinking I really don’t even want coffee. Same with the alcohol. The cravings and sometimes need I had for it just went away. I’m so happy to hear you are doing well and please keep me posted on your progress.
Oh my god!!! For months I’ve been looking for someone to explain it like you did!!! Thank you sooo much! ❤️
Awe. You are so welcome!! I tell it like it is and never sugar coat things. I’m so glad people appreciate it 😊
Thank you so much!!! So glad you are sharing this for me/us all!
You’re welcome. Thank you for your appreciation 😊. I love testing things and sharing my results!
Hi, thanks for sharing your experience. It was more useful than a ton of reviews out there :)
Awe 😊. Thank you so much. I’m glad it helped ❤️
That was super funny when your husband replied to your ‘hope I don’t die’. Love this video! About to start this medication! Thank you so much, love!! I’ve been on keto, but got off of it for about a few months adding beans, brown rice, high carb yogurt, etc. and I gained 30 pounds but I wanted to lose like 10 more before that. So here we go!
The struggle is real. This medication was amazing but I don’t like taking meds so I got off of it. I’ve also added good carbs back into my diet and remain a bit above the weight I’d like to be at. I’ll probably be starting up keto again soon just to get some energy back. I’ve got the winter blues and need a pick me up!
Great video babe. Very informative. And great job on your weight loss. You look so amazing!!!!
Thanks babe!! Sorry it didn’t work for you but you know I love your DAD BOD!! More to love ❤️
I’m so glad I found this video. I started contrave this week 04/02 and I’m having mixed feelings about it. For starters, I have HBP as well as possible endometriosis. I for certain have cysts and fibroids. I work out daily but I can honestly say I don’t watch what I eat. I was on phentermine last year and it did help me lose 20 pounds but I should have never been on it according to my endocrinologist due to my high BP. I had to go through contrave as well to get my prescription filled bc Walgreens wanted $600.00 to fill mine and I said hell no! lol. Ended up paying $100.00 as well after my doctor sent my prescription to contrave. I have no symptoms as far as dry mouth, nausea. The major symptom I’m having is fatigue. I’m always sleepy, even when I’m working out which is not normal for me. I’m also always hungry. I feel like I’m hungrier than ever. Granted, I’ve tried my best to curve sweets and eat light but I feel like I’m just always hungry now. I kind of feel like I’m having reverse effects. I usually weigh myself weekly to track my progress but since I just started this medication I figured I’ll hold off until I start my next dosage. This video was helpful! Because I feel like I can’t really get any real answers and I don’t wanna ask about to dosage change because I don’t want to deal with the hassle of paying again for the script or dealing with insomnia. I went through hell to get this script as well as phentermine. I had the worst experience with those pills. Only good thing was I was able to lose 20 pounds! I’ll keep everyone posted in about two weeks. 😊
The prices they wanted at drug stores by me were insane as well. Contrave.com is the way to go! I’m assuming you aren’t at the full dose yet(4pills a day). If the side effects are bearable I would give it a week at full dose and see how you feel. By then you should see Weightloss. If not, then slowly wean off. Not everything works for everyone. Our bodies are all so unique. Good luck and let me know how you are doing.
Wow, thank you so much for this video! Really appreciated all the check-ins and getting to see the journey. I’m also interested in this medication to help with drinking as well as weight loss and this really gave me a glimmer of hope seeing it work for you!
You’re very welcome. I love helping others by testing products out and sharing my results. Drinking is my cause of weight gain. The fact that this medication took the cravings to drink away helped tremendously with weight loss. Good luck!
Great video I've been on the fence about this medication thanks for the information
The only way you will know if it will work for you is to try it. It worked great for me but my husband, not so much.
Yay, it stopped your binge eating. That's what I need. I went to a weight loss doctor today and she is putting me on contrave. So after watching this I'm anxious to start it. Thanks for posting the video!
It completely stopped my binge eating. And I had no desire for coffee or alcohol either. I hope it works for you as well. Good luck!
Thank you so much for this! I ordered some.. I'm waiting on mine to come now
You’re welcome. I hope it works as well for you as it did for me.
Thank you for this video. I started this meditation yesterday and it helped immediately. I only had two meals vs my regular 4 meals per day. My side effect as of now is only dry mouth. I too drink alcohol and I’m looking forward to that craving going away. I had the esg surgery and my hunger got worse after it. That’s why i was prescribed this medication.
The dry mouth was horrible but the thirst at least will keep you hydrated bc you will need to drink more. The alcohol craving will disappear and it’s nearly impossible to get drunk on this medication so you won’t even crave it. Good luck! 🍀
Thank you so much for this video! Your honesty and transparency is amazing! I’m on my 4th day and I’m excited about this new journey.
🥰 Thank you for the comment and good luck on your new journey. Feel free to ask any questions along the way!
Thank You. I am starting this soon and was really nervous. Your video calmed me down ❤.
Good luck. I’m sure you will be fine. Just follow the directions and start slowly. This way you will know if you have any side effects and can stop if you need to before you get to a stronger dose.
Thanks for this...I put myself back on keto but am struggling....miss my fruit and wine. I'm going to look into this. 😙
Keto worked amazing for me until it didn’t, lol. I still love it but my body definitely needed a change. I love my fruit and wine!! Good luck and feel free to ask any questions you come up with.
Heyyy ❤️ Im on my second day. After having my daughter it’s been hard to loose weight . My doctors sent them in because my bmi is 43.4 so my insurance approved and I’m excited for the journey . I’m also going on hour walks ❤️
Good luck!! Drink lots of water too. It worked great for me so hopefully it will for you as well.
@@KarensKrazyKetoLife yes I cute out pop and only drink water now ❤️
I started Contrave 2 days ago. I have been struggling with weight loss for a very long time, so I'm hoping this works for me!
Some things I have been experiencing although it's only been literally 2 days, are I noticed my sense of smell seemed to come back (I lost my sense of smell due to covid and although I have regained much of it, some things smell weird). I noticed that my mood seemed to lift; didn't know that I was feeling depressed! As it kicks in, I feel my personality "change" and I feel a bit more aggressive. Then, I feel that I don't crave sugar; I can eat something sugary, but it doesn't affect me like before. I don't want caffeine right now, but if I drink something with caffeine in it, it isn't as much as before, and it seems to have a delay in its effect. At some point, I start feeling incredibly energized, so I have to move around, which is helpful as far as exercise goes. I drink lots of water. I haven't been eating as much in one meal as before, which is weird. I will weigh myself next week, at the end of week one. As a side note, my sleep quality seems to have improved as well.
Regaining your sense of smell is amazing!! I hated when I lost mine (except for wiping my kids butt or changing the cats litter box, lol). I didn’t notice any aggression. If anything it calmed me down and leveled out my mood swings a bit. It definitely made me eat lass per meal which was weird. I am one to always finish my plate and there was so much waste until I realized I couldn’t eat as much. I’m wondering how you are doing. Check back in and let me know!!
So, I had to stop taking it! I found out that my liver enzyme levels were pretty high. Back to square one! I HATE this!
Oh no!! Well I’m glad you caught that and didn’t do any permanent damage. I’m sure you will lose it somehow else. It wasn’t meant to be with Contrave. There are so many other ways to lose weight. Its not worth your health.
Glad to hear this! I'm starting this week...need to drop 30lbs.
Good luck. I hope your first week is going well.
Excellent video, ty for your efforts in making it. It's informative, comprehensive & humorous. From a fellow wine lover (haven't had a drink in two months while on Contrave) aĺl the best from Ottawa, Canada!
Thank you for watching and commenting. That’s awesome. It really was amazing how I lost my cravings while on Contrave. They are all back now that I’m off. Good luck on your weight loss journey 😊
Thank you for sharing. I was prescribed contrave to lose weight. I'm also a diabetic. Im so excited to start the medication but after reading about the side effects of seizures and suicide I'm hesitant. I've been reading most of the comments and so far it looks like the biggest side effect is dry mouth. The doctor also put me on a plant-based diet. I'm a big meat and junk food eater along with eating until I'm sick.
I think I will start the medication tomorrow. I hope this works for me. I want to look and start feeling healthy again.
Thank you for your posts. It's very encouraging.
Did you start? I would try it. Just listen to your body. You start off so slowly at just one pill a day I feel like most people know if they are gonna have side effects before they get up to the full dose. See how you feel. It seems to be hit or miss. It works for some and does nothing for others. Good luck and keep me posted!
I'm glad that Contrave is helping some people. Sadly it only raises my blood pressure 😢and didn't lose any weight. It also keeps me awake at night . I don't see any point in taking Contrave . Hopefully the people it helps will reach their goals. But if I can't get enough sleep then I'm not taking Contrave. I'm 71 years old and I'm not taking any chances with my current other health problems 😢
Sorry it didn’t work for you. Everybody is different and I hope you find something else to help you achieve your goals. I completely understand the need for a good nights sleep!!
I could relate to your vid so much!!! The loss of cravings was so weird.. Not finishing delicious foods I'd normally inhale and want more of.... Not really needing coffee... Just started it. Hope it works! I feel more motivated to exercise too! The bupropion is probably lowering anxiety and making me want to be more productive. My driving and attention doesn't feel as sharp however... A little paranoid while driving as well... I can get distracted slightly easier I feel like
To not want coffee was the weirdest part!! I loved my morning coffee. I needed it. After a few weeks on Contrave that need and want was completely gone. So strange. Good luck and keep me posted ❤️
@@KarensKrazyKetoLife I usually drink like 2 rockstar energy drinks a day plus more caffeine from Diet Coke coffee etc. I had a headache one day and I think it’s because of not having as much caffeine as im used to 😂
Wow. That was a lot of caffeine. I’m sure your headaches were from a withdrawal. I hope you are still doing well ❤️
thank you so much for this video!! I could relate to a lot of this. I am ending my first week on contrave. Hope it works!
Good luck! I hope it works for you too. Keep me posted.
Hello from the Uk. Thank you for making the video. Its really helpful and honest which is great. Thanks again. Paul
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting 😊
Thank you so much for sharing!!
You’re very welcome. Thank you so much for commenting 😊
Great info Thank you!
Thanks for watching and commenting 😊
I’ve been looking into Contrave for about a week now and thought it would be a good idea to look at reviews from real people not associated with the website. Found this video and I really think it’s helpful. It sounds like you were having issues with some of the same things I am now and it was refreshing to see a real person give honest feedback on all of it, with a little bit of humor thrown in too. 😂 Thanks for sharing your experience with this! I have an appointment with my doctor on Monday and will be asking her to prescribe this for me. 😊😊😊
I’m glad you appreciated my video and my attempt at humor, lol. Good luck 🍀 keep me posted on how you do ❤️
Thank you soooo much for this ❤
Thank you for watching and commenting 😊
I was looking for some reviews in portuguese but I didn't find any like yours, so informative! I been on contrave for two weeks and I'm feeling like you told, I dont't drink coffee and alcohol anymore, it's kind sad because I really love coffee, but its working so great! Thanks for sharing your experience!
Thanks for commenting. I’m so glad it’s working for you as well as it did for me. It seems like it’s hit or miss for some people but when it works, it works! I hope you are still doing well.
Karen, I just saw my doc about this today. I was scared about the side effects, like rapid heart rate, feeling apathetic and high bp. You convinced me to give it try. I weigh the same as when you started. I was in the best shape of my life 3 years ago, and somehow I just gained 25 pounds with out even knowing until it happened, So thanks!!! I think this will help me get off of Advocare Spark , Been using since 2014 and cant stop using it with out a head ache. This might help!
Good luck! I’m glad I could help by sharing my experience. I hope it works for you like it did for me.
Thank you for sharing your video, the way you are with wine is how I am with food. I just cannot stop, it’s almost as if I am never full. And when I eat something that doesn’t satisfy my urge I have to seek that satisfaction from something else. I don’t binge on junk food thankfully but I can spend the entire day eating away what ever is in my fridge. Especially if I am bored
I totally get the boredom thing. The busier I am the less I eat. Sitting home is the worst. Just stack your fridge with all healthy stuff. Lots of veggies, lol.
Im glad i found this i just got started after metformin making me sick so long!
Good luck. 🍀
Great review Karen. I’m still at my goal after 5 yrs keto. I’ve added in fruit and lentils with higher protein and lower calories and still maintaining. Hubby is at goal on regular keto but medium protein and fats. I’m glad I’ve never liked drinking because losing 165 lbs would have been really hard for me. You look great👍🥰
Hey Terri! So great to hear you and your hubby are still going strong. You are very fortunate you don’t have the drinking gene. As I’m coming off Contrave I feel the urges all coming back. It’s very difficult to control. Keep up the good work!!
I have been on Contrave for 5 weeks. You increase the dosage weekly for the first 4 weeks. I have experienced dry mouth, gas, and insomnia (but only if I take the 4th pill before bed). I take 3 pills after my 3 meals.
I can have about 4-5 bites of food before something in my brain makes the food taste terrible. I can feel all the texture in my mouth and it is awful. It does prevent me from over eating, because food is just nasty after a few bites. It’s almost hellish lol.
I didn’t lose any weight in the first 4 weeks. On week 5 the scale is finally going down. Also if you stop taking it for “cheat” days you may end up binging, because food is good again.
Oh! It did make me stop craving coffee and I didn’t notice it until 3 days in and I was a monster. I realized I hadn’t had coffee. I drink a cup a day and that’s good for me.
Also, I no longer get that sugar “high”, so I am a bit depressed at times. Snacks don’t “do it” for me like they used to. The only thing that gives me the same burst of happy is working out.
It is crazy how all of your cravings go away isn’t it. I never thought I could go without coffee in the morning or wine at night!! Food still tastes good to me I just don’t want to eat as much. Good luck on your journey! Thanks for the comment ❤️
I still like food. It’s took away the need for me to binge eat I have suffered with binge eating for about 20 years tried everything nothing worked so went on this. It has worked I was binge eating every day. Now I don’t do it. I used to drink 3 cups of coffee daily now I don’t drink any. I still like food I just don’t binge now and that was my main goal. I very rarely drink alcohol so the alcohol doesn’t bother me.
Hi! I really needed to see this today. Not only do I binge eat, but I binge drink too. Way too much wine and way too often. I’m 44 and desperate to have more energy! I’m hoping I have the same results as you! Will let you know 😊
I hope it works for you too! It really was amazing how my urge to drink went away on it. I hope it works as well for you ❤️
I can't take Contrave but am taking Bupropion. I have been on it for about 6 months and have lost 33 pounds. I have had a problem with emotional eating for years and this is the only thing that has helped me. I also don't binge eat either. I absolutely love this medication and will stay on in forever. Congratulations on your weight loss journey!😊
That’s wonderful. I’ve alcually thought about just taking naltrexone to help me with the drinking. Not having a drink at night is my biggest struggle with Weightloss. It seems whenever I cut out alcohol the weight falls off. Good luck and keep up the good work 😊
That’s the reason I am on it for binge eating and it helped me.
@@fatpinkteddy it definitely worked for me too
@@KarensKrazyKetoLife I am off it now. It didn’t work for me and caused me to be aggressive
@fatpinkteddy that stinks. I never even heard of the side effect. I hope you find something to help you soon ❤️
Your videos were so understanding and I was laughing about your wine glasses down size it does work well
Thank you 😊. Anything to help cut down the alcohol 🍷 😂
I’ve been on Contrave for 3 months now , it didn’t really work for me until I went to the full dose of 4 pills a day . I’ve lost about 6 lbs in 6 weeks , but I’m 59 and post menopause now . I did stop almost all alcohol per my doctors advice and really don’t miss it though I was pretty much a social drinker only on Saturday nights . Still have a cup of coffee daily but cut back on my Diet Coke from 2 a day to about 2 a week. My biggest problem is sweets and this medication does help a lot . I exercise more than I used to and it’s been helping .
Sounds like you are doing great! Losing any weight after menopause is always more difficult. I too have a weakness for sweets but this medication made it much easier to control. Keep up the good work ❤️
Hey I’m on my 5th day of using CONTRAVE and I don’t feel any difference yet. This past Saturday(my 2nd day) we hosted game night and I was drunk, after 3 drinks which is unusual. Since then I’m not craving alcohol but I’m a social drinker anyways. However I can say I usually crave wine, and I’m noticing that I’m not. Im not noticing a difference with my food yet though, but I’m still in my first week. Thank you for the video! I need updates! Oh and as far as side effects, I’m just experiencing dry mouth but not too bad.
Give it time. Once you are up to 3 pills a day it really kicks in. You won’t even be able to get drunk if you try! Good luck!
Glad to see you back !!! You need to run from fad diets , just like I need to stay off soda. I know with your determination and proper exercise you can stay healthy . Just follow the basics and you will be successful!
Thanks Michael. I love trying out new things and reviewing them for everyone. I do need to start exercising again that’s for sure!
Jimmy Hayes, let’s go guys. Then you can do your fitness regime!
Mmmmmmmm. Don’t threaten me with a good time!!
Wow you look absolutely amazing!!!!
Thank you so much 😊 ❤️
Hello Karen thank you for the video and sharing your experienced. can you please make a video update what happen after gone off contrave. thank you for much.
Sure! I’ll work on that soon. Thanks for watching 😊
On boarder line of diabetes at my last yearly checkup 275# @73 years old. Doc said get weight down to get diabetes numbers down. Issued a script for Contrave and Orlistat. Told me both FDA approved and can take long term. Hoping to drop down to 220#. Waiting on delivery to start and hopefully a lifetime change.
Contrave will definitely help with all of your cravings. You should think about doing Contrave along with low carb. That should really get your numbers down. And walk if you can. At least 40 min a day. Good luck and keep me posted.
@KarensKrazyKetoLife Agreed on low carb and thanks for reply...
Hey! Maybe you could look into Trim Healthy Mama for dieting. You already have all the knowledge on your fuel foods from the keto lifestyle. Trim Healthy Mama is just fuel cycling. Each meal you separate your fuel types. (Low carb meal, 3 hours later you have a low fat meal with healthy carbs and lean protein) You give your body only 1 type of fuel to digest at a time. I've found it to be very manageable because you can adjust it to every season of your life. (You may find healthy carbs make you feel better in a season so you can enjoy those meals more or vise versa.)
Sorry if it sounds like I'm being salesy! 😂 It's just been a wonderful lifestyle for me.
Thank you for this video, it was very helpful! ❤
Great review.
Thank you 😊
I might have to try this! Currently taking Rybelsus for weight loss but it’s a diabetes medication! I also did keto for many years but was hard to stay on with my Italian family lol! My biggest issue is not the food that hit me gaining weight 😅 would also say the wine I love! Maybe this would work really well for me to get motivated back to the gym and feeling my best!
I haven’t heard if Rybelsus but I did read that there is a current shortage in diabetes meds because of TikTok showing all these women losing weight on them. I completely understand the Italian family thing. Keto was very difficult at family holidays. It’s like it hurts them to watch, lol. Contrave worked great for me but as I come off of it my cravings are all coming back. It’s only a matter of time the weigh will too unless I track my calories or exercise or both!!
Did rybelsus work for you?
@@anonymous4201 I lost only 30 pounds which was great but stayed there for many months, was on it for over 2 years then shortages came and was kicked off
I suffer from thyroid and I am taking syntroid. I been on contrave for 4 months and now I had lost 48 pounds in 4 months combined with diet high in proteins ,exercise ( 4 to 5 times during the week), and drinking much water. . I eliminated sugar, carbohydrates but I eat whole wheat bread once a week. Also, I consume oats, lentils, beans, fruits, low fat cheese, low fat yogurt, olive oil, vegetable In December, I hope to be at my weight. As effect, sometimes i have headache and nausea.
I’m sure it’s worth the occasion headaches and nausea for those amazing results!! Keep up the good work and I’m sure you will reach your goal. One bit of advice. Wean off slowly. It’s easy to go back to your old bad habits if you stop too soon.
Excellent video. I had already scheduled an appointment with the doctor, intending to ask him for Contrave.
Just a side note: dry red wine can be stored at room temperature, so I don’t think you had to dump out the portions you hadn’t finished.
Even after opened? Good to know! Thank you for taking the time to comment on my video. Good luck if you start Contrave.
Girl your story is me to a T. Before my kid I weighed 130 and now I’m 177, I drink alot now and it’s hard to control. I’m starting this soon and I’m excited and nervous, mainly for the fact I read you could have scary dreams or hallucinations, bleh I don’t want that, wish me luck
Hey girl! You will be fine. Not a single scary dream or hallucination here. The drinking will stop, trust me. If it made me not want a drink every night, it will work for anyone, lol. Just make sure you start slow and build up weekly as prescribed. You’ll know right away if you are having side effects before the dose gets too strong. Good luck 🍀
Thank you for the honest review, this is exactly what I needed to hear! Do you have a one year update?
You’re welcome. I didn’t take it for a full year. I lost weight and then hit a plateau where I didn’t lose anymore weight for a month so I decided to stop the medication. It took about a month but I did go back to drinking and put on a few pounds but I never went back to the weight I was when I started. It worked for me but like with any weight loss aid, when you stop you have to keep your good habits you had on the meds or you will gain weight back.
Thankyou pretty lady ❤
You are very welcome 😊
Such a helpful video! I’m wishing you all the best in your journey. How are you doing now?
Thank you. I’m doing amazing. I just got back from key west celebrating my friends 60 bday and then 4th of July happened so I definitely need to get back on track on Monday. I’m about 20 lbs over my happy summer weight but it’s all good.
Thank you for the very informative video. I just got prescribed Contrave by my doctor and am curious to see how this will work for me. I like my beer and good food. The beer drinking unfortunately leads to weight gain from the calories and the snacking that happens in the evening when drinking. Hearing your story is encouraging, especially the loss of desire to drink. I'm hoping for some positive results to at least get 20-30lbs off. I appreciate the time you took to make this video and share it with us ;-)
Sounds like me with wine, lol. It doesn’t work for everyone but when it works, it really works! I had no desire to grab that 5 o clock drink. I hope you have the same results. Good luck!
Just started today. Thanks for making this.
I hope your first week went well.
@KarensKrazyKetoLife ugh unfortunately not Karen. It did absolutely nothing for me, even when I increased my dose. I feel as though I was given sugar pills for £130! I know they weren't, but I'm going to just stick to keto for appetite suppression. It's the only thing that's ever worked for me.
Keto is the only diet I was ever able to stick to long term as well. I’m sorry the contrave didn’t work for you. It’s so random. Some people it works for and some it doesn’t. Keto is awesome. Just make sure you give yourself a break now and then. I did it for too long and it slowed my metabolism. I should have taken some good carb day breaks every now and then.
@KarensKrazyKetoLife I've done it on and off for the last 12 years. I tried Miunjaro and it was unbelievably good. I was able to water fast and the food noise was just gone. I didn't care about food at all. It was amazing.
Hi there how is the medication working for you? Any side effects?
I will get the prescription from my primary care physician. I will also ask for scheduled liver function tests to make sure that the medication does not damage the liver. Thanks for the information.
Yes. Great idea. Good luck!
My doctor prescribed this to me but it made me so sick I had to stop taking it. I'm glad to hear others are having success with it.
That stinks. There are so many other options. Maybe just try taking the bupropion alone without the naltrexone? I’m not sure which part of the medication made you ill. Intermittent fasting with low carb seams to work well for many people also. I hope you find what works for you.
I feel like we have the same story! I am looking at possibly taking this.
The hardest thing for me is the drinking. I just can’t lose weight when I drink. Even on keto. Drinking halted my weight loss. Contrave helped me not crave alcohol and that’s the main reason I think it worked for me.
Thank you. Im less scared starting tomorrow. Im switching from phentermine because that was turning me into a crazy person. Hoping this doesnt affect personality.
I’m not gonna lie. It took my Krazy away a bit. I found myself being more level headed and less spontaneous. That could be good for most but I like a little Krazy in my life. Keeps things interesting 😊
Be on close watch, just like the phentermine, this can change your personality. Ask your friends and family to keep a watch for things too, sometimes they'll notice it before you do.
Smart to ask friends and family to watch. Sometimes you don’t realize the change in yourself but close friends and relatives do but might be afraid to tell you unless you ask them to ahead of time.
hmm I just started it. Its amazing, Im really thinking about taking it for the rest of my life. No side effects, cheap, effective.
It is amazing!! I’m not sure how long you can stay on it. Just make sure you get your liver checked occasionally.
I just started naltrexone it makes me feel happy and I laugh and I don’t crave food but it do make me daydream chest tights a little mouth dry so lots of water but I’m just starting 1 day ago hopefully side effects gets better I’m taking metformin too
Yes, those are common side effects and do get better but the thirst never seemed to fade for me which is good bc I needed to drink more water anyway. I’ve heard wonderful things about metformin for weight loss so the combo of both should work great! Watch, that will be the next combo drug (naltrexone and metformin). Good luck!!
Background water noise made me have to go to the bathroom!
Also on Contrave. Took a while to kick in )like weeks.) Starting to notice some lessening of cravings now!
Oh no!! I was in my sons room and he has a fish tank. I had no clue you could hear it, 😂. Good luck on Contrave and keep me posted on your progress.
In UK it’s called mysimba. It’s really helping me, after 2 weeks -1.6kg. However there’s no leaflet attached and I had no idea you can’t take it with fat foods. I eat avocados everyday! There were no guidelines whatsoever. I agree for emotional eating it’s working miracles…and not having constant cravings not feeling pleasure from eating chocolate is wild
I usually eat a keto/carnivore type of diet so most of my meals contain high fat. I didn’t know either in the beginning but I had no negative side effects and continued to have high fat meals. I just tried to take my pills at least 30 min before eating. Scary that they don’t give you any guidelines!
“Cheers! hope I don’t die.” You
Are ME 😂
🤣 😆 😝
If you want to take this you need to also be very honest about other medications you take, especially anything that is for anxiety, depression, PTSD, insomnia, Bipolar and any other psychiatric meds, as taking Contrave with these greatly increase the side effects, especially the possibility of seizures.
Yes of course. No doctor would prescribe this if there are any drug drug interactions. I thankfully am not on any medications. You forgot blood pressure meds. This can cause high blood pressure and it needs to be monitored throughout the corse of this medication.
This is a very impressive and well done video with a lot of valuable information. Particularly, I’m impressed with all the information from the start to the current state of your journey on this med medication. All the luck and thank you so much.
Thanks John. I love making videos and testing products. I’m glad you liked it ❤️
I’m going to start on Contrave tomorrow
Good luck 🍀
Thank you for this video. I am hoping to get started on Contrave soon. I am stuck in my weight loss journey and I want to stop craving wine at night.
Do you feel sad that you don’t really want your wine anymore?
Not wanting the wine was very strange but I definitely didn’t feel sad. I did miss the glass in my hand at night so I wouldn’t use a wine glass with a flavored seltzer just to have the “experience “ 😂
Thank you for sharing,,, so all-in-all would you say it curbed your appetite all together?? I just have a big appetite,,, not really wine and alcohol so much
Yes!
I took it for several weeks and it did not go well. Extreme 'bowelproblems' (I used orlistat in the past and that did'nt have such a severe effect) , brain fog, depression, eye problems. At first I thought I had to hang in there and wait for the side effects to get better. But it didn't get any better. It had no effect on my appetite... so no weight loss in about 6 weeks. And I felt like crap. Due to shortages i switched from ozempic to mysimba (contrave) but i just had side effects and no weight loss. I stopped after a few weeks and it took two weeks before I started to feel 'normal' again, meaning sharper and more alert. A colleague lost 10 kg on it, so it does work for some. Another person I know had no side effects, but no weight loss either.
I don’t know why it doesn’t work for everyone but I’m glad you stopped. You definitely would have know if it was working by 6 wks. I hope you found an alternative and are doing well.
I've been on it for about a week and a half and I do notice appetite suppression and my mood has improved, but no weight loss yet. I was on Wegovy for about a year and lost 55lbs but I still have roughly 30-35 more to hit my goal and have plateaued since January which is frustrating. I'm hopeful this will kick in after a few weeks but maybe since I'm currently on my period it will change after that.
Give it more time. The weight will start to come off by the 4th week. If it doesn’t then it’s not right for you. That’s great progress you have made so far. Hang in there. It’s a long plateau but hopefully this will help.
@@KarensKrazyKetoLife thanks so much for the encouragement!
I went through the Contrave site as well. The doctor told me that it only works on 40% of people. She also told me that it works against addiction not so much pleasure. Wonder how this would work with Keto.
Interesting. That explains a few things. It definitely worked for me but not at all for Jimmy. I guess I have more of an addictive personality. Good luck 🍀
Would love an update!
I have pretty much kept the weight off eating whatever I want. The drinking is back to a drink a night but so far so good with the weigh gain.
Just an FYI, Wellbutrin was initially prescribed as a stop smoking medication and some people can gain weight on it. I have a background in Healthcare which is why I know this. I also had a couple friends' moms who took it when it 1st came out to stop smoking. 1 of them lost weight, she also got EXTREME energy from it, like being manic. The other 1 gained a lot of weight on it. I am also wondering what your height is if you weighed around 175lbs when you started it, to have a BMI of 30 or greater? Or were you not honest on the questionnaire? If not, that may be why your weight loss stalled out.
The reason why you get mania on it is if you have bipolar and you’re not meant to take it with bipolar. In the U.K. it is prescribed to stop smoking. Some doctors will prescribe it for depression
I forgot what my BMI was at the start. I think it was right around 35. The doctor wouldn’t prescribe it under 35 unless there was another condition like diabetes also to consider. It stopped working because I reached a normal BMI while on the medication and didn’t see the need for it any longer. Interesting, I never heard of anyone gaining weight on Wellbutrin but everybody is different. Some people react differently to medications than others.
@@KarensKrazyKetoLife me either never head of that with Wellbutrin. As have researched it and it’s one of the only antidepressants that doesn’t cause weight gain.
@@KarensKrazyKetoLife I've gained weight on every antidepressants and trust me, I've been on all of them and different combos of them. It stinks. 😥
@mlmartin2922 it does suck. You go on a medication to feel better and then the weight makes you feel worse. There needs to be a better way. Hopefully something new and improved will come along.
Love hearing success stories. I started July 20 and am down 20 pounds. I am still only doing 1 pill.morning 1 evening i go to my doctor oct 20 so hopefully everything looks good and I can keep the same dosage or she will tell me if she wants me to increase
That’s wonderful. I really didn’t feel the full effect until I was taking 2 pills in the morning and 2 late afternoon. It’s great that you are doing so well on such a low dose. Keep up the good work and keep me posted ❤️
@@KarensKrazyKetoLife my highest weight in 2021 was 403 pounds crazy to think and I'm down to 333. :) I think because I have more to lose it comes off easier. I go to the doctor october 20th and will see if I need to increase my dosage. I will keep you posted
WOW!! That is amazing!! Keep up the good work and yes, please keep me posted.
@@KarensKrazyKetoLife I definitely will. Thank you so much.
Hi I just started Contrave today. I’m curious how things are going for you now.
Things are going great but I am no longer on Contrave. I gained some weight back slowly when I stopped but all in all it worked great. I just don’t like being on meds so I weaned myself off once I hit a plateau. Good luck 🍀
I do drink and snack at night and need it to help me sleep so Im wondering if this is something I should even try.
It’s different for everyone. As long as you are healthy I don’t see any reason not to give it a try. I don’t like taking any medication but just to help get started and back on track it definitely works for me.
Hi- how’s it going now? I did the wine and lots of snacks at night- snack after snacks.
Since I stopped taking it I am back to wine and snacks at night. Unfortunately, it only works while I’m on it. Once I stop my bad habits slowly return.
You do not need to lose weight. You are perfect
Thank you 😊. I really enjoy experimenting with different things. I’m off Contrave now.
Me and my wife tried this and couple people I know we all had the same symptoms we gain weight and felt more hungry so we stop taking it
Everyone is different. Every body is different. It works great for some and doesn’t work for others. Glad you listened to your body and stopped taking it.
I’m on my second day.
Hope it’s going well 😊
Are you still on contrave? I am starting the components of contrave through my dr and to save money. I have been struggling to get back on Keto because of my food talk and i hope this helps me be more focused on getting back on tract
I am off of the Contrave but it definitely should help you get back on track. It cut down all cravings for me. I took if for awhile and then I leveled out so I slowly weaned myself off of it. What I loved most was the fact that I didn’t “need” to have a drink anymore. And not drinking always helps me stay on track with any diet plan. Good luck 🍀
I was really tired taking this id come
Home and need to lay down
Did you give it time to build up to the full dose? I think some people get tired in the beginning but definitely listen to your body. Everyone is different.
Anyone feel weird chest Sensations while on the medication?
No but I think it can cause heart problems in some people so I would wean off until you can check with your doctor.
I am a wine girl too What happens if I still drink a bottle f wine? Will there be a bad side effect ?
I had no side effects but there was no point in drinking a bottle because I couldn’t catch a buzz!!!
Is natrexone supposed make to everywhere tingle? It’s uncomfortable
Nope. That didn’t happen to me
Thanks for the helpful video about Contrave.
I have never posted a dis on the host comment before - and now I am.
You are an alcoholic. You just don’t know it yet.
Your cravings for alcohol are not normal. Drinking an entire bottle of wine in a night, especially for a woman, is absolutely excessive. (And if you’re drinking to get a buzz, that should be a clue, too.). Normal people drink wine because it tastes good…
You seem like a very nice, well-intentioned lady that shared some good stuff about Contrave, but please get some help.
Thanks for your concern. That’s not a dis. Alcoholism runs in my family. I am well aware of it and the naltrexone definitely helped to stop the cravings which confirms it. Naltrexone is given to addicts to help break addictions and it worked wonders for me. You’ll be happy to know I haven’t downed a bottle by myself since that video was made 😊
Honestly, sounds like my life story, even the weight numbers are the same except for drinking 😊
Embrace it! It’s not a bad place to be 😊 Life is good 😊
Hi was just prescribed this. Any issues? Help
Hey Mike. No real issues. Make sure you always have a drink nearby because you will be incredibly thirsty out of nowhere like you’re in a desert and need water. Only other issue is that it is impossible to get a buzz if you are a drinker. This was a good thing for me because I lost all cravings for alcohol. That’s really it. No real issues. Good luck!
Hi, which online provider did you use?
I went to Contrave.com and followed the directions on their website. It was quick and easy.
How long does this take to work? I took one full week and now. I'm on my second week. I just up the dose, I'm still feeling the. Urge to binge. I'm still feeling like my appetite. Is there it hasn't done really anything to suppress my appetite And eat less. Do you feel at work after a certain amount of time?
By week 4 I saw the biggest change in my appetite.
@@KarensKrazyKetoLife Did you feel anything previous to the 4 week mark . I'm still feeling like I have a lot of food noise in my appetite is still very much there. It's been 3 weeks for me. Do you think that will go away?
Can i ask which website did you go to to get prescribed Contrave?
Contrave.com
I start Contrave next week. Can you please go over what you ate as far as high-fat meals go? I'm scared to eat any fat because of the risk of seizures. Some people say they eat whatever you want. The contrave website is unclear too as it says to eat a low fat meal but also says you can eat avocado toast?
Sure. I didn’t read about not eating high fat with the pills so the first day or two I think I had eggs or heavy cream. I don’t quite remember but I know I took the pills with high fat and nothing happened to me. After learning about the high fat thing I stopped doing that and just made sure I waited an hour or two after taking the pills to eat a high fat meal. I wouldn’t worry too much about it, just don’t take the pills with a side of bacon 🥓 😂
Does it give you any energy or are you tired
I definitely had more energy but not like a caffeine rush. No jitters.
Maybe I missed it but on this video how much did u lose
I ended up losing 14 lbs but I really didn’t have much to lose. The great thing was I didn’t have to try. It’s just came off. I stopped taking it and the weight is slowly coming back on. I’m not the type that can eat whatever I want and keep weight off. Keto was the only diet I ever did where the weight stayed off for over a year. But after that my body got used to it and the weight slowly came back on as well. The only downside I felt on Contrave was it kind of subdued my crazy. I became a bit boring in my own eyes. I like being unpredictable and spontaneous.
Man, it probably won't work for me since my name is Jimmy.
😂 probably not.
It’s a great name though
How to order
Contrave.com
The commercial that is on TV right now is the most ANNOYING thing that I've ever had the misfortune to see! I hope and pray that the next time I have to endure watching it will be the last. One of the few things that has come awfully close to making me want to jump off a cliff. (Just kidding, kinda)
What commercial? Contrave? I’ve never seen it. Is it THAT bad???
How much is Contrave without Insurance?
It’s between 5 and 6 hundred at a local pharmacy but if you go to the website Contrave.com it’s only $99 per month.
Thankyou so much!
$99. A month
Yep