Contrave: A Solution for Emotional Eating and Weight Loss?

[@southernbelle3198]

I took contrave for my wedding day. I lost 30lbs in 3 months! NO exercise didn't have time for all that lol. It helped my cravings and portions! I only stopped after my wedding because I began to have hair thinning...but a friend of mine took it and didn't have any problems at all. So like any product everybody's body is different so you just have to try it, monitor yourself, and decide.

[@dixienormus607]

did you gain weight back after stopping it?

[@johnmahland363]

Keep going for your husband and your family

[@localsharona]

I started Contrave on October 2nd and I have lost a total of 26lbs in 24 days. I had REALLLLLLY strong nausea, and looking or smelling food literally made me gag. It repulsed me. On week 2 I had one big scare in my blood pressure. I got a busting headache to the point of thinking I was about too have a stroke. I took my bp and it was 191/106 pulse 113. I took 2 tylenol and when that kicked in I retook it and it was 178/103. Still high but it was coming down. I stuck with it and i now monitor my bp regularly. It's been stay at 126/73 ish now. I suffer with food addiction, ADHD, CPTSD and B.E.D. and it has really helped in all aspects.

[@TotallyLostSoul]

Emotional binge eater here, and I feel it's definitely suppressing my need to over eat.

[@--emt]

How long does it take to work? I'm on my second week. I'm still feeling like the urge to binge. I just up the dose this week

[@marianelachaves2898]

I love contrave… lost 60 pounds in 9 months …

[@3b5n6c8b3]

Did you have any side effects or feel a change in your mental health/mood?

[@DD-kn5kg]

Thank you

[@selene-mh1wp]

@@3b5n6c8b3I’m taking contrave and I have vomiting and nausea 😢

[@Clarisse0304]

I have been using it for 5 months so far and I love it. He is very spot on about the drug helping you with emotional eating and cravings. I feel normal for once since using this medication. To have the ability to eat like a normal person feels soo good. I used to binge eat on sweets and junk food. Ive noticed that since using this medication, I crave healthier options and find myself eating only when my body needs to. Luckily for me no bad side effects.

[@T.tof.fiiiii]

Where can you find and it’s adorable my insurance won’t cover it

[@streetballer8675]

@@T.tof.fiiiiiask you doctor to give you a dose of the two medications seperatly instead of contrave itself

[@sandramyers4053]

​@streetballer8675 Is it cheaper that way? I just started contrave on week 1 I havent seen any changes yet.. but im hoping it works

[@streetballer8675]

@@sandramyers4053 yes a family member amazing state employee insurance and it wasn’t covered and was $650 for 30 days. Their doc prescribed the two meds (neltrexone on bupopamine) separately and it went to $9.50 for 30 days

[@Lb.greatness2023]

@@sandramyers4053 are you experiencing any results yet?

[@黃慈恩-d5k]

我是台灣人，今天是我使用contrave的第4周，我能明顯感受到食慾的減少，讓我可以冷靜地選擇雞胸肉而不是炸雞腿，我本身是有運動習慣的人，在控制食慾後我一周減了8公斤(6%)，但便祕的副作用很嚴重，更嚴重的是胃食道逆流+打嗝，每次打嗝都能感受到胃酸在喉嚨燃燒，但看了這個影片後我決定忍受副作用，希望在2周內能緩解。

[@jammydodgerman]

1.5 months in and I've gone from 19st 6lbs (272lbs) to 17st 5lbs (243lbs)! I'm 6ft 5. This treatment really does work and for me, there haven't been any major side effects. Maybe a bit of nausea and irritability occasionally. Never in a million years could I have kept up this level of dieting without the treatment. My blood pressure has also dropped to a healthy level in this time, which has been a relief! For anyone experiencing headaches, it is very important to continue to drink enough water. There is a fair amount of water in some foods and so by eating less, you need to account for this by drinking a bit more.

[@jammydodgerman]

Just an update for anyone interested- still taking the mysimba treatment and it's still working well, I'm down to 15st 10! (220lbs). No nausea, mood is normal, no side effects at all.

[@KarlDag]

@@jammydodgerman thanks the update! Good job!

[@jammydodgerman]

@@KarlDag Thanks, appreciate it!

[@lizagarcia2117]

@@jammydodgerman How are you doing? did you have a goal and did you reach and maintain?

[@talaltashfeen196]

New update please!

[@18superflo]

I've been on it for 3 weeks now and I definitely see a difference. I no longer just snack throughout the day. Almost no cravings! And I also dont eat as much. EX: I've noticed I've gotten the same amount of food that I normally have gotten, but now I only eat about half of it. Or only get one plate rather than seconds. I do feel full so I dont feel like I'm starving myself. I have lost 11 pounds so far and I also have been more active at the gym! (Also, if for some reason I do crave food, I've gotten much healthier snacks) hope this helps! I'm excited to see my results in a few months! Ps: no headache, vomiting, or seizures. I have had some nausea but not severe. And I have had some constipation. But with miralax it has helped.

[@nataliehardy1175]

Hi Chelsey, I see your post was 4 months ago. How are you doing on Contrave. Do you experience any side effects? How much weight have you lost? Are you able to do cardio at they gym without dizziness?

[@May-B-Later]

@Chelsey Strothcamp I have a question I hope you can answer. Did you take the actual Contrave medication or did you do Wellbutrin and Naltrexone? I have tried Wellbutrin and naltrexone and it did nothing for me. I want to try Contrave and wonder if it will be any different for me. Any thoughts you could share would be great. Thank you!

[@dianapachon214]

@@May-B-Later I am taking the naltrexone and bupropion. It is doing exactly what Chelsey described. I don't crave food and no urge to snack!

[@anniebrinkley612]

@@dianapachon214 I will be adding naltrexone soon, how are your results now, at a year? Thanks!

[@--emt]

​@@dianapachon214How long does it take to work? I just started taking it the first week. I didn't feel anything and now. I'm on my second week and I'm still not feeling it doing anything as far as cravings in feeling of getting full faster? Does it take a couple weeks to kick in? I'm just not seeing it working. I am slightly nauseous. I cannot fast while taking this because I get nauseous

[@kirstenbreckenridge723]

I was just prescribed Contrave today and was not warned about the severity of the side effects. This video is very helpful. Thank you!

[@mexicanfoodblogs6874]

I'm starting tomorrow hopefully everything goes smooth 🙏

[@TheBebe2214]

@@mexicanfoodblogs6874 any update?

[@TheBebe2214]

How do you feel on it? Any weight loss?

[@kirstenbreckenridge723]

@@TheBebe2214 I decided not to use it.

[@qqq1q1qqqqqqq]

I've taken it before and had no issues. Lost 16 pounds the first month but that was a few years ago. After only one script of Mounjaro I can't get it anymore so I'm going to try Contrave again. I only need to lose 30-35 pounds.

[@theatreazur]

This is my experience with Contrave. From November 2023 to June 2024, I lost a total of 100 pounds in 7 months with Contrave. I should mention that after 3 months I had lost 30 pounds just with Contrave, but I had reached a plateau, and since I'm not very athletic, I turned to 18/6 intermittent fasting. So it was by combining Contrave and 18/6 intermittent fasting that I managed to lose my 100 pounds. I went from 350 pounds to 250 pounds in 7 months. And for those who are wondering, well no I don't have any excess skin hanging down. For my part I must say that the side effects were quite strong, so much so that I wondered if I should stop taking Contrave. The side effects I had are very strong hot flashes (2 to 3 times a day), nausea of moderate intensity 2 to 3 times a day (but never to the point of vomiting), actually, thanks to nausea, that’s the reason I was able to reduced my portions at meals (I went from eating two portions per meal to 1 portion and it was decreased from week to week, and now I am content with half a portion at meals. I also had confusion a few times, nothing serious but intense enough to worry me. After 3 or 4 months the side effects diminished and some completely stopped. I can understand people who stop their treatment because they cannot cope with the side effects. But the side effects are not the same for everyone as well as their intensity, it varies from one person to another. Bonus in addition to losing weight, I lost the taste for drinking coffee and smoking marijuana. As well as cravings for sugar and junk food. Since I don’t drink alcohol I can’t say that I lost the taste for it.

[@m.esp444]

I’ve been successful for 7 months now on Contrave. WARNING!!! Do not drink alcohol!! I had a margarita on my birthday. The only drink I’ve had since I started the meds and I was hungover for 2 days. More than a hangover. Like full on sick. One!!! One margarita. Not happening again. Other than that, starting Contrave is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

[@TheJaiNetwork]

How much did you lose? Any side effects?

[@m.esp444]

@@TheJaiNetwork I’m at 35 pounds and still going. Side effects were severe headaches and nausea. Dizziness. Insomnia. Constipation. I almost quit because it was so bad but I pushed through and I’m so glad I did. Now that I know how to combat these side effects, it’s much smoother progress.

[@hillarytitus7035]

@@m.esp444 How did you combat the side effects?

[@m.esp444]

@@hillarytitus7035 lots of water. Take with food. Dramamine for the nausea and headaches. That was a lifesaver.

[@pinklobelia2389]

That’s the disappointing thing about the drug is that you shouldn’t drink on it. I backed out of a social event because of it.

[@christinacreates2393]

I took my first dose last night and woke up this morning NOT thinking about food for the first time in a year. About 2 hours ago I picked up my normal breakfast and it is still sitting there untouched. This is just what I needed. The only issue is the cost since my insurance doesn’t cover it. I found a coupon on their website so I got a one month supply for $200 retail is almost $800 so that was a good deal. I’m looking forward to getting better and am excited about the future 😊

[@janiepin]

Perhaps you already know that two generic drugs that cost way less are the basis of Contrave

[@Victoria-fd5wc]

I went thru professional arts pharmacy and it's $99 and I get it shipped to my house

[@talkingcap]

Glad I found this. I just started taking it last week I'm on my 8th day 2 pill a day

[@talkingcap]

Hi, the side effects have passed. I had really bad headaches the first week, slight dizziness. Now I just have a little dry mouth probably because I'm not drinking enough water. I've lost 7lbs so far. I follow up with my physician in a week or 2.

[@terryjulin5766]

I'm at the last day of my third week. Dry mouth, constipation and headaches are the side effects I'm dealing with. Headaches are constant and very hard to put up with. I do notice that I crave food less. If the headaches go away in the next week or so, I will be much happier.

[@melindah1121]

I’m starting this week and was wondering if your headaches went away?

[@terryjulin5766]

I actually had to quit contrave towards the end of my fifth week. Four or five side effects, headaches being by far the worst. Pain to the point of tears. It took almost a whole week off this medicine for the pain to stop. Too bad, because it definitely was working .

[@jacquelineabdo1963]

Thank you for posting your real effects. I’m so skeptical of bought and paid for positive feedback. Can you please share more of your experience.

[@jacquelineabdo1963]

@@terryjulin5766 sorry for the side effects you you’re going through. And thank you for posting ur experiences so that we can be informed

[@mamaduff64-roblox]

Thank you this was the most informative video I've seen yet. I am scared to take this, however I need to take it. Thank You Doctor!!!

[@neishameshae2371]

My dr. just prescribe this for me today and I start taking it in the morning. How has it been for you so far?

[@bbilub3092]

I loved what Contrave did for my mind and cravings!!!! Its amazing!!!! Unfortunately I was allergic to it and had to stop taking it. So frustrating! My neck kept swelling up and it got worse with each dose, so after about a week I had to quit it. Its awesome medication though if you are not allergic to it.

[@Ydnew51]

Starting this tomorrow hope it helps with the B.E. D WISH me luck thanks for the great info 😊

[@NyeshaMarrero]

How has it been going?

[@robertjones8260]

Update! Update! Update!

[@pinklobelia2389]

I’m on Contrave. It suppresses hunger but not completely to the point where I don’t feel anything. The first time that I took it, it took longer to curb the cravings.

[@pinklobelia2389]

I got nausea in the first week or so but it was tolerable. I also had dry mouth the first day and there’s constipation so it’s important to drink water.

[@SimoneJay11]

May 2023 I started at 194 pounds. And now November 2023 I am at 179. When I started it yes I had the nauseous feeling. As the other comments said it is true because I realized also lots of water helps. I have not been having the urge to drink on this medication as well as smoke. When I do drink like going out with friends it’s less. It’s like it curves the liquor and the drinking but also the food. I still eat what I want but way less. It makes me full quickly. For example I had a chicken sandwich I could barely finish it. Normally I could eat a chicken sandwich, nuggets, small fries and then be full. I have been on it for 7 months to be exact. I only take one pill a day because of how much it curves my appetite but everyone is different. I do try to be more active as well with it. Not much maybe 30-50 minutes of a walk at least 2-3x a week. For me that’s all I did differently.

[@aliaziz1145]

Got a status update? I just ordered my prescription and it arrives soon. I’m excited but nervous at the same time. Fingers crossed

[@SimoneJay11]

@@aliaziz1145 22 pounds down and it’s been one year later. Not bad. Best of luck on your journey 🤗

[@nellylepe]

Best description ever! Thank you doctor!

[@Lb.greatness2023]

This is my 4th week taking Contrave (2 tablets morning & 2 tablets at night) and boy have I suffered today from the side effects. Insomnia, fatigue, vomiting & nausea. And it also increased my blood pressure. I did so well in the past 3 weeks. No issues other than minor headache that technically go away on it’s own most mornings. I’m contacting my Doctor to see if there is another alternative. I feel so disappointed ☹️

[@monicayankaway2238]

I've been taking Contrave for 3wks now and I've lost 6 lbs so far. It took away my desire to snack on unhealthy foods. I actually want to eat a lot of fresh fruit now whereas before I only ate bananas and occasionally ate other fruits. I've always been one to stay up and watch late night tv, but now I'm getting more rest because I don't want to stay up late anymore. But on the down side, I am experiencing the ringing in my ears 😔. The pharmacist did make me aware that it was a side affect. It's not painful it comes and goes, but it is annoying. Hopefully I can continue taking it until my follow-up with my Doctor in November.

[@stacyfrisco2676]

I started this med 5 days now and I hope it work for me because it's expensive compared to other weight loss meds. You're doing good keep it up

[@etcwhatever]

@@stacyfrisco2676 i started today 😅 feeling good so far...lets see! Lets go and lose the weight 😍

[@RKel-r4i]

Has the ringing in your ears stopped? How are you progressing? Thanks.

[@monicayankaway2238]

@@RKel-r4i no the ringing never stopped, my bp started increasing so my doctor had me discontinue use. The ringing is ongoing, patiently waiting for it to subside

[@RKel-r4i]

@@monicayankaway2238 Thanks for answering

Congratulations! Your video is very good!!

[@Lisa-fv7pp]

Contrave is absolutely amazing. I didn’t realise that I was addicted to coffee and sugary stuff. I have no desire for coffee or anything sweet. I have been on it for two weeks now, I haven’t had any weight loss yet, but the craving are all gone thank God

[@courtneyallan9802]

Just curious as to your progress 2 months later? I’m starting to take this and really keen to hear everyone’s results. Thank you !

[@Lisa-fv7pp]

@@courtneyallan9802 I only took it for a month. I didn’t lose much weight on it, but it’s a wonderful medication if you’re struggling with any sort of craving. You will find after a week or so, all desire for caffeine, sweets etc will go. It won’t suppress your appetite,if you’re looking for that effect.

[@KK-ku5fn]

thank you for the valuable info, you are awesome!!

[@latoyamcknight6730]

I started July 20th and I'm currently down 18 pounds :) I had slight nausea the 2nd or 3rd day I used it and slight headache then it stopped. No other side effects for me. I go to my primary doctor oct 19th and look forward to what I will be down to for that appointment

[@catehunter9523]

Good luck at your appointment! I started taking it today, hoping to lose 50 lbs!

[@latoyamcknight6730]

@@catehunter9523 I hope you achieve your goal. Please keep me posted. I will definitely let you know how my appointment goes in the morning. :)

[@ibjuscoolin]

Following

[@ghasaqahmed6639]

​@@catehunter9523Sie haben vor zwei Monaten mit der Einnahme der Kapseln begonnen. Wie sehen Sie die Ergebnisse, welche Nebenwirkungen gibt es und wie viele Tabletten nehmen Sie pro Tag ein?

[@trinigyal4201]

How’s it going @latoyamcknight6730

[@brothatwasepic]

Watch out people Contrave worked for me but my state of being was like what you hear about: Roid Rage

[@rhodakozak1205]

Was on it for 2 weeks. it felt great! No more cravings, actually looked forward to going to sleep, would wake up feeling like I actually slept, had lots of energy. Then came the blood work; my liver enzymes were pretty high, so I had to stop taking it. Now I'm back to not really sleeping, low energy during the day, and just feel like crap, like before. Hopefully, I can start taking something else that won't cause potential liver damage. I have an update: I started taking Cymbalta (generic for duloxetine). It is used to help treat anxiety and depression and it can also be used in people who suffer from chronic pain. It can cause dizziness, dry mouth, upset stomach, insomnia, and some other side effects. I have only been on it for a little less than a week, so I am still getting used to taking it. The first couple days I felt dizzy and sick to my stomach as soon as it started kicking in. This morning, I woke up super early and haven't been able to go back to sleep. I'm hoping that I sleep better going forward. I haven't dealt with the dizziness or feeling sick today (March 14, 2023). It may be that I'm already getting more accustomed to the medication.

[@fatpinkteddy]

I was on cymbalt and it cause weight gain

[@mlmartin2922]

​@@fatpinkteddysame here, and didn't help with my pain either.

[@fatpinkteddy]

@@mlmartin2922 I was on it for bpd. Caused me massive weight gain. Would not go on it again.

[@chloethemessenger]

They also recalled cymbalta bc it’s been found to cause cancer

[@andrewrobinson773]

I started taking contrave about 8 days ago and to date absolutely no side effects at all which is weird as it’s contradictive to what all the information says upon starting the drug

[@PerMn-o4h]

Me pasa lo mismo, no he tenido cambios llevo un par de dias ¿notaste cambios?

[@Jum81]

This was very informative. Thank you.

[@darkwc11]

Been on it almost a month not taking it seriously the first couple of weeks because I didn't notice anything the 2nd 2 weeks have been incredible. 0 lbs lost in first week but noticeable appetite difference Week 2 lost 12 lbs eating under 1800 calories plus a gym workout every day about. So far from 275 to 263

[@michaelavalek2649]

Well I’m a bit scared to even try it! I’ve taken Wellbutrin before for my anxiety and depression and can’t really remember why I stopped taking it, I think it was the constant headaches. I react strongly to most medications in the sense I almost ALWAYS have some side effect, usually it’s always a headache and nausea. So I’m always hesitant to take new medications but my therapist recommended this to me as I suffer from food addiction, B.E.D and lack of self control with food and embarrassing to admit but I end up thinking about food a lot. So Since she mentioned it I’ve been researching like crazy and came on KZbin to see how it’s been for some people and the side effects are scaring me away from it as again I react to most side effects listed in most medications and I struggle with headaches/migraines anyways sooo we’ll see I guess, will definitely run it by my doctor…

[@fatpinkteddy]

Try it. I have bed and it helps

[@lms2985]

This medication seems to be scary

[@TLina79]

This was so helpful. Subcribed!

[@laurencantello1984]

I have had this medication sitting in my draw for a few months but I’m too scared to take it since I have anxiety but I’d like to as it wasn’t cheap 😢

[@marie-claudedaigneault3859]

Now I am scared to take it :(

[@May-B-Later]

@Dr. Brian Young, ND I have a question, I have been taking Wellbutrin for three months and then added Naltrexone last month. Naltrexone did nothing for my weight loss at all. Zero. I am wondering if switching to Contrave would be different and would help me to lose weight. From everything I am reading online, they are the exact same thing. So my question to you is - are they the exact same or should I give Contrave a try? Thank you for your time!

[@BrianYeungND]

If you're willing to, you should give Contrave a try, although they are the same drugs, the formulation and release timings are not exactly the same. Some people react differently to these differences.

[@angelcoleman7543]

This is my situation as well, I have been on Wellbutrin and my MD added Naltrexone I am nervous to take both due to side effects, but honestly unsure how to take them, dosage and together, separate?? Any suggestions?

[@kathymayer4487]

I take them both in the am and just Naltrexone in the pm. The Wellbutrin is extended release. Minimal side effects, headache and foggy brain the first week with some stomach pain for the first three days. It all resolved in about a week. Naltrexone dose started slowly then worked up. Has worked with food cravings and appetite. I feel satisfied eating less. I’ve lost 36 lbs in 4 1/2 months. Prior to that my weight loss was about 1/2 lb/ week. I’m happy so far.

[@Jboogie692004]

@@kathymayer4487I’m starting this week and I’m so nervous I hope to lose weight at least 40!pounds

[@livingglutenfree4815]

2 years ago as u can see in my pic i was 149lbs size 8 now im 212 size 16 im 37 snd this is thr heaviest i been in my life around 21 22 years old ingot to 202lbs but never this big with ehart disease snd high blood pressure and diabetes in my family getting healthy is important u been gluten free for years having a mild allergy to gluten soy and tree nuts but losing my mom last year put me through a severe depression that i havrnt got control of..eating things i hadnt ate in years drinking alcohol daily stressed out inknew i needed help my dr gavr me this that i will start tomorrow hope it helps

[@livingglutenfree4815]

I was prescribed this pill contrave i took it for 5 days and i got the side effects...i have shortness of breath...low pressure 99/65 to 100/129...i had nausea low pulse that got down to 55..i still find myself breathing different than i was i was off work for 4 days i just havent felt right since i oray ill get better...now im not bashing this pill but it wasnt for me

[@RKel-r4i]

Update please?

[@CarolinaOats]

Update? Please id love an honest update. ❤️

[@tinalynch9283]

Bless ur heart how are u doing now love ❤ I wish some of these people were from greensboro nc!❤

[@Chris89898]

Can you do intermittent fasting while taking it?

[@dama301]

This is a great video. Thanks Doctor

[@beardy7124]

I was just prescribed contrave. My insurance wont cover my wegovy anymore. I do get very hungry but I’m also an emotional eater that has sweet cravings all the time.

[@aduring]

Is Mysimba the same as this product plesse?

[@2007Gixxer750]

What's better Contrave or Saxenda?

[@alacynbuchwald708]

I’ve heard Saxenda but it’s way more expensive than Contrave. I’d start with Contrave and see if it works for you.

[@nancyboyer331]

My first pill taking contrave and I ended up in the hospital almost died I take other meds and one which was an opiate had the worst reaction within 15 minutes I knew I was in trouble I called my daughter to come over she was there within 3 minutes by that time I was already having somewhat seizures in my body she called 911 and they came and took me away even thou I had not taken any opiates that day it still sent my body in horrible shock. I waited a week and tried again this time with nothing in my system and no reaction at all. No headaches nothing its like Im taking a placebo pill but I no longer have cravings its been a week and I noticed I am no longer dreaming of food. I feel that if I lose the weight than I will no longer have to take pain medication since its mostly being overweight that's causing the pain.

[@mlmartin2922]

Who in the hell prescribed you Contrave when you take opioids??? Or did the prescriber not know?

[@michellefox-bishop38]

Well, d'uh, opiates are its biggest contraindication - did you self subscribe? Bad idea. You need to research things before you try them.

[@alejandromedina2349]

I just have a week or so but the effects were immediate. I just stop to eat or drink at night, having no desire to do that. So it occurs to me that an intermittent diet is the way to go. Avoid Keto, is not a good fit with Comtrave as my doctor states. Only side effects so far is feeling a dry mouth, and certainly a change of mood, like a soft Xanax. That is curious I expected it would act like an stimulant.

[@zacharywong9749]

What are the food to avoid when taking contrave?

[@judyanna8596]

Hello Sir. What are the auxiliary label for contrave? And also the warning label? Thankyouuu

[@BrianYeungND]

Feel free to look up additional information on Contrave in the description!

[@samanthaorourme8426]

Side affects scare me!

[@Lennia-g9b]

I’ve been on these pills for a week and I’m taking 15 MG’s and I feel like I am craving more feud. I’m eating more and I’m gaining weight.

[@LivingTheRosieLife]

Yes! Always craving! Need that control.

[@tamiramos5873]

I just received my Contrave. I am a bit nervous. I guess if my doctor, who is a new doctor to me, thinks this will help but I am very concerned about possible side effects. I will be taking my first pill in moments. My thing is that I work at home and if I should happen to have a major side effect of some sort, there will be no one here to help me. I am 57, 240 pounds at 5'4. I have always had great A1C's and I am not diabetic. I am also not an emotional eater. I am just looking for something to help me get rid of what I already have on me. I would like an appetite suppressant. However, I do have a demanding sedentary job that does not allow for alot of exercise. I am able to walk my dog in the morning but its also getting very cold. My main concern is my HBP (currently controlled with medication) and any possibility for a heart attack. I don't want to start having suicidal thoughts or have a seizure either. Like I said, there is no one with me during my work week. Any advice?

[@welcome_2_myworld]

Hi Doctor, i am from India, i would like to try this pill for my weight loss. I workout 5 days a week and eat around 1200 to 1800 calories per day. I don't take alcohol and no smoking and i don't have habit of taking beverages. But still i am unable to reduce weight, i like to add this pill to my daily routine for my weight loss. please help me how can i get it.

[@patraines8325]

Hi, does Contrave have any long term effects to eyesight?

[@highlandqueen8120]

You gave heads up on all the negatives how about something on the positives

[@weightlossat50]

This was a great video. I am 51 taking HRT . I am 5'2 weigh 190. I am pretty muscular and should weigh 135ish. I have struggled with weight my entire adult life. My issue is emotional eating and small binges. I have fatty liver. Would I be a good candidate?...i am also concerned about weaning off of contrave and the side effects of that...aside frome the possible weight gain. A video on that would be great

[@weightlossat50]

Just wanted to add I eat 80% plant based whole food. The other 20 is what gets me in trouble

[@meishill18]

hi..can I use contrave with spironolactone? my dermatologist prescribed spironolactone for my acne.

[@SharliniR]

Can suggest the food can be eaten? Can i eat fruits?

[@MrHecVar]

For how long shall it be taken?

[@MICbubucaca]

can I take contrave with saxenda or ozemipc or wegovy?

[@Ewyrick0]

Hoping my chances are high when on this medication to lose this weight.

[@skinnylove911]

Can this drug numb the person emotionally like SSRI do?

[@grtt1000]

@Dr. Brian Yeung, ND Can this pill be combined with Xenical as well? As they work in different ways, I think it shouldn't be a problem, should it?

[@BrianYeungND]

They don't have any known interactions, but always ask your doctor before combining weight loss drugs.

[@ItsTheLittleThingsInLife1111]

Since this contains bupropion, will it give you energy and boost metabolism?

[@sueannarca9102]

Great question!

[@mlmartin2922]

Some people get an energy boost, some get tired. Everyone is different.

[@sugrbug2863]

Can I keep doing a low carb diet with this prescription?

[@brieannaforrest4308]

Can you take maxalon or other anti-nausea medications with it?

[@lindamcgraw6762]

Did u have nausea too cause I find I am..

[@AmandaSmith-77777]

Wellbutrin alone can help with weight loss. Unfortunately, side effects can include freaking the eff out

[@gloriajuarez7520]

Yesss!!!!

[@mlmartin2922]

It didn't cause that for me way back when I took it as an anti-depressant years ago, but a friend of mine's mom took it to quit smoking and she started to become manic and aggressive. We finally convinced her to go off it, because sometimes the people on it don't think they're acting differently, so it wise to let family members and friends keep an eye out for behavior changes.

[@entyce66]

Hi @ drbrian im on losartan and rouvastatin will this be an issue? Thx

[@BrianYeungND]

They can interact with each other and drop your blood pressure too much. You need to ask your doctor before taking them.

[@entyce66]

@@BrianYeungND Thank you…I mean she should know she prescribed it to me knowing I’m on losartan🤔

[@Sombody123]

First week; no side effects, not even a bit. Frankly I wouldn't have even noticed I was taking pills, but then I noticed that I can do intermittent fasting really easily now. I basically only eat when the stomach gets growly enough with its demands, but there's no "I feel like eating now", or "eat to stop feeling like shit". The dosage will increase on 2nd week, up to 4 pills on week 4 (as prescribed by my doctor). I occasionally get the "keto tingles", i.e. the feeling of my fat burning (a familiar sensation from back when I successfully lost some weight with that method), even though I'm not trying to eat low carb meals. Morning weight ~1kg less than when I started, for the record. Had to pay for the medication out of my own pocket, but I feel like I'm going to actually save up money for eating that much less. Feel free to press me for updates, lest I forget about this video.

[@rachelbrondel5858]

Do you have an update?

[@Sombody123]

@@rachelbrondel5858 Lost 5kg but gained some a couple back since I got lax with my diet (yeah, my fault... but I did get to enjoy life more in return), but the fact that I could eat even as much as I did is another testament that these indeed do work to some extent (otherwise i would be pushing way past my starting weight instead of losing any weight at all). If you want to be consistent about the weight loss, you still need to put forth a bit of effort. Instead of counting two pills in the morning day and two in the evening, I nowadays use these on a different basis instead: Minimum of 6 hours since the previous pill. I noticed that if I take two pills in one go I risk getting a side effect that feels similar to having too much caffeine or some kind of panic attack that lasts a couple of hours or so. Very uncomfortable but nothing serious. Taking a pill can make you completely forget about hunger for several hours (as soon as the effects kick in). The plan is now to resume the healthier diet again. The whole August-November span has been pretty hectic, so I haven't been able to focus on dieting much, but now it's going to be more peaceful.

[@annamariabrown8581]

Started it but freaked out about possibly seizures if I drink !! Anyone still drink while on it

[@mckenna9489]

Can you use contrave with methotrexate?

[@radharoy0474]

Sir plz help me I want this medicine but can’t find it anywhere 🙏🏻🙏🏻plz help

[@jasvillanueva6477]

Is its ok to use saxenda and take contrave?

[@BrianYeungND]

While there are no official interactions between the two, it would probably be better to start one first and see how it goes. You'll need to ask your doctor about specifics.

[@radharoy0474]

How do I buy it it is not available in India

[@radioog6945]

If you get headaches on contrave you’ll need to take a choline source.

[@leegordon3392]

Is is necessary to go up to the full dosage of two pills in the morning, two at night?

[@BrianYeungND]

Not necessary, actual dosing varies depending on what you and your doctor decides on.

[@ericaestlander6061]

Can you take with Prozac?

[@fatpinkteddy]

No

[@redneckexpress5575]

Im looking into taking this, has anyone taken thos while on Adderall ? I know everyone is different, just wondering. Thanks. Very informative video and tons of great info in the comments.

[@mlmartin2922]

No, you can't take it while on Adderall. You're risks of seizures and or severe psychiatric issues happening would highly increase, it is not safe!

[@ShanSanDiego]

I take Vyvance for ADHD. My doctor just prescribed Contrave, knows about Vyvance, and said it's safe to take together.

[@deborahdarroyo]

How long can it be taken?

[@mlmartin2922]

Long term, years.

[@perrygoswami8609]

Can people with diabetes take this?

[@lashondabrawley1607]

My left arm is itching maybe im allergic

[@teriawilliams3594]

This sounds like Phentermine's side effects and etc.🤔...there for I can't take it. My emotions where all over the place including having a nervous breakdown, on top of being stressed.

[@simone_e.4207]

I'm on Day 3 and about to stop. The symptoms are just like Phentermine. I'll just go back to IF(intermittent fasting) and low carb to lose the weight. Contrave is too much.

[@bleamgoto4078]

I used phentermine before it almost killed me the sides effects were bad

[@latoyiab79]

I am so interested this pill. I've lost weight in the past & kept it off until I had my 4th and last child 2yrs. I'm seeing everything but the cost. Is this an expensive pill? I know it'll vary state to state.

[@brismithereeno]

I don't know if you found help because it was so so hard for me to figure out something, but once I got the prescription for it from my doctor, I found out it was going to be about 1000 dollars, and girl I can't afford that, I got chitlens, but dangit I also wanted to lose weight. Anywho long story short, if you get a script, look up ridgeway pharmacy and have them contact your doctor to transfer your script. It goes from 1000+ to 120 ish, like hellllasss cheaper. And it's the same shit 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@sherrynjpe2592]

Is it possible to not feel any of the side effects?

[@BrianYeungND]

Yes there are patients that don't have many problems with it.

[@monicayankaway2238]

@Dr. Brian Yeung, ND Is there any known treatment for the ringing in the ears side effect?

[@erisaelmas9979]

Maybe from blood pressure

[@BrianYeungND]

Unfortunately not really, but you can let your doctor know if it becomes too bothersome, they might switch you to an alternative.

[@lashondabrawley1607]

My left arm is itching maybe I'm allergic

[@pamelahardy4670]

Starting tomorrow!

[@amymooner1752]

I started today ! Have you lost any weight?

[@rebeccaengebretson964]

Hello I’m starting this tomorrow. Any update on how this worked your you?

[@veronicaGonzalez-pe9gs]

I started mine on Tuesday, started walking and drinking tons of water. Will wait to weigh in on Tuesday…

[@kfner23]

How did it go?

[@namastenurse]

Can you use contrave with medical marijuana?

[@BrianYeungND]

They may interact with each other, ask your doctor before you take both together.

[@anacabanillas5390]

O sea, no lo tomo ni muerta. Gracias.

[@kristinwolf1165]

Can you be on antidepressants and take Contrave?

[@BrianYeungND]

It really depends on which antidepressant. You'll need to ask your doctor.

[@tilwedie23]

Hello Doctor. I had a stroke during my bid with Covid. Left brain PCA. Is it ok to use Contrave ? Thanks!!

[@deantopping2353]

It's all a gamble...

[@Bayi2019]

For me is one of the worst medication to loose weight, I did try like 1-2 years ago and side effects very bad and I just started with Phentermine and is way better then the other one, is been 5 days and 4 lb less 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@TranceReligion]

people still have their trust in the FDA?

[@امزينب-ع1ظ]

ترجمو للعربي عفيه لان هذا الدواء جاي اخذمنه واريد اعرف عنه اكثر😘

[@Mimi90353]

Salam dear! You can apply translation to the video in Arabic. First switch on 'cc' captions, then in the setting on top right change language to Arabic. I hope this helps you and all the best of luck!

[@Loloo21-2]

هل اخذتي الدواء وشو الآثار الجانبية كانت وكيف تعاملتي معها أنا بس الصداع وخايفة اخذ اي نوع مسكن

[@miriamlamastra2140]

I’m on week 2 and have gained 3 pounds.

[@SolemnVow91]

That was my experience at first I gained like 7 pounds in the first couple weeks. I’ve now been on it for 2 and half months & I’m down 53.8 pounds.

[@michellesmith2878]

Wow 53 pounds after 2.5 months. Congratulations! That’s the most weight loss I’ve seen so far on contrave. What are you doing and did you have any side effects?

[@--emt]

​@SolemnVow91 I've been on it for 2 weeks. This is actually my second week. I just up the dose and I'm gaining a little bit of weight on it. I'm not feeling it suppressing my appetite at all. How long does it take to Kick in? Where you really can eat half the portions you used to ? But right now. I still have the urge to binge. This is my second week

[@ShanSanDiego]

@@SolemnVow91 That's wonderful! I appreciate you sharing. Can you please post an update and reply to my post so I can see it? Thank you!

[@samh3201]

Very informative thanks

[@jamesjefferson7321]

Is there a better feeling than eating a pizza without a guilt knowing that it wouldn't mess up your fitness plans? Agoge Diet thank you for everything!

[@traxlermaria2244]

Nobody talks about weight gain pills.. It's also as hard on the other side.Some of us can't seem to eat 4 or more spoonfuls of food because of lack of appetite.😢

[@kfner23]

Wrong video for you.

[@twoshirts1842]

Weed.

[@twoshirts1842]

Try CBD or Delta 8 gummies. Legal in most states.

[@johnraspberry2269]

what's the issue with talking while holding your fingers touching each other like this? just be natural.....

[@darbey6884]

Expect a trip to the er as I did

[@Ydnew51]

Why are u ok

[@darbey6884]

@Sincerely Wendy 🫶🏼 it reacted badly with my nervous system

[@TranceReligion]

Imagine taking long walks 3-4 days a week and eating somewhat healthy, nah, lets take pills and be dependent on it, while insurance companies make billions every year.