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Reviewer: 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month
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I took one pill only. The side effects were so intense I will not take it again. It’s more than 24 hours later and I’m still nauseated, have a headache, amd feel lethargic and foggy.
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Reviewer: Stephany , 35-44
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No changes in cravings with 3 pills a day but the first day of 4 taking pills was a significant change. Literally no appetite but I know inherently when it’s time to eat.
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Reviewer: mkkmal, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I have struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember. I am a 51 year old female. My doctor has seen me yoyo with weight and struggle at times with my type 2 diabetes. She seemed excited to offer me this prescription. I read some reviews and had some doubts but I trust her implicitly, so started the process. Honestly , I wanted to quit within the first couple months. Horrible nausea, terr
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Reviewer: MoMo, 35-44 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I was prescribed this medicine for weight loss, as I have a binge eating disorder. Started 12 weeks ago, and have lost 28 lb. Contrave curbed my appetite from the first time I took it. I did have low level nausea for two weeks, but I stuck with it, and it resolved. No other side effects. Oh, except one. Iâ??ve drank coffee for 25 years, and a month into this regimen, I noticed all the
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Reviewer: Newtothismama, 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I've just started week 3 today, so 2 in the am
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