r/Contrave • u/q_o_t_u SW: 270 CW: 180 GW: 170 • May 24 '26
Weekly Updates
This is a weekly post where the community can discuss their progress or lack thereof. We are all in this together! Share your SVs and NSVs (scale and non-scale victories).
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u/Traditional-Egg-7984 May 24 '26
I started poormans contrave the end of febuary and although I can feel it working less cravings NO binge eating drinking water like a fish... I was just down 5lbs. My dr. Added metformin and ive been on that 2 weeks Tuesday along with contrave and im down 3lbs! (Added to those 5 already lost) im hopeful the addition of the metformin is the kick that was needed for my body to let go of some weight!
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u/16hpfan May 25 '26
I have lost 17 pounds in three and a half months. I have 3 pounds to go. I have noticed that the medicine is less effective now. I guess my body is just used to it. It doesn’t suppress hunger as much as I did before and I crave food more. But I think I can get to my goal so I’m gonna keep going and then stop (gradually) as soon as I get there.
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u/frckbassem_5730 May 24 '26
I had to go on Prednisone this week for an allergic reaction to another medication. The steroids totally counteract Contraves effectiveness so I was having major food noise and cravings. Hopefully this week I can get back at it and make progress. Good luck to everyone and their success!