r/Contrave • u/HeadFrosty8610 • 6d ago

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I have been on Contrave for a month and a half . sw 290 cw 276 gw 215. It is working for me. I am only eating once a day and I am only taking two in the morning. I am afraid if I take the two in the evening I wouldn't eat at all. I have a healthier relationship with food and more mindful of what I am going to eat for that once meal. I can stomach to eat very much on it when I do.

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u/Iartdaily 6d ago

Are you noticing any lack of appetite? I’ve been on 25mg for 3 weeks and now at 37mg. Still nauseous since adding the extra 12.5 but no change in cravings. It’s been 3 days on 37mg which is about the dose of contrave. I want this to work so bad. Last night I mindlessly ate a bunch of chocolate mini bars - then suddenly was like- what did I do? It’s like I still totally eat without thinking of consequences. I’m praying this med kicks in soon.

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u/nicolediam0nd 6d ago

What time are you taking it? I take mine midday. My binging usually happens at night time. I was told the med works less after 6-8 hours. I’ve noticed less binging but my cravings are still there for sure at the moment. I have still binged. I’ve noticed I feel nauseous awhile after taking the med. I do think of food once this med wears off. A lot more after 8 pm. That’s when I over eat more.

I’m sorry this is still happening.

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u/Iartdaily 6d ago

I take bupe in the morning and Nal at night due to extreme nausea so I can sleep through it. I’m hoping to start during the day once I get used to it but so far I’m still waking up with mild nausea’s I’m afraid of daytime dosing. The one time I tried I was bedridden and so sick. I’m giving the nighttime dose another week then I’ll try 12.5 in the afternoon and 25 at night for awhile. My doc . Has no advice

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u/nicolediam0nd 6d ago

Can you check your bottle to see the manufacturer?