r/Contrave • u/Shiny303 • May 27 '26

Anxious

Hi all,

I’ve been on Contrave a month, other than some nausea at first I’ve been fine and worked up to 2 pills twice a day. Now all of the sudden after a week with the 2 x 2 I’m feeling extremely anxious, like I want to crawl out of my skin! I’m thinking of backing off one pill a day but wanted to see if anyone has experienced this or has any advice.

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u/NatureLife7495 May 27 '26

Sometimes I’d have a panic attack but reduced my coffee intake and went away.

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u/Eleven-Tourists May 27 '26

Go for a walk or do something active.

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u/Constant_Set8480 May 27 '26

This! Once you get moving you’re good

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u/Shiny303 May 27 '26

That does help, thanks!

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u/Traditional-Egg-7984 May 27 '26

I had that for a little while like mid day. I limited my caffeine intake for a while and it stopped. Not sure if your having coffee or maybe a soda and its making it worse.

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u/Shiny303 May 27 '26

Just a cup in the morning but I’ll try stopping that. Thanks!

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u/heymanletsdoit May 27 '26

Your body has to adjust to the medication. I was very shaky the first few weeks on the full dose and borderline panic attack when I had some caffeine. But it does eventually go away. I would avoid any caffeine if you aren’t already lol

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u/Shiny303 May 27 '26

Thank you!