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I need hep from anyone who takes or has taken contrave: My dr prescribed contrave a few weeks ago. Needless to say my insurance kicked it back. I called my dr and after a couple of days of phone tag they said that my dr would make a call and let me know. A week went by and, frustrated, I called to see the status. The nurse…

Ebonyj1984 and amandag57 How are you two doing?

I haven't gotten approval yet, and I just received a letter from insurance saying they need more information. My dr told me to get the coupon...I wonder if it that means I may not get approved?!!? I hate the wait (because I start to research too much and second guess my decision to try it!!) How about you? Have you started…

How is everyone doing? I am anxiously awaiting insurance approval and hoping I'm making the right choice! I am curious if anyone feels fatigued? I tried saxanda and the fatigue was too much for me and I had to stop (I had no energy to do simple daily tasks like cooking dinner after work.) I am hoping contrave will bring a…

I actually stopped it again..I just can't take the fatigue. ( But that's just me.) Lot's of people have said the fatigue goes away in time, but for me I couldn't make it through the day. I had no energy and it took everything I had to make it home from work and all I wanted to do was climb into bed! Lol. My main reason for…

Thanks Acacia2India!

That's me!! Has your fatigue gone away? I haven't had much luck so far. I actually took it for about 2 or 3 weeks and then stopped taking it because I was so exhausted I couldn't really function. When I met with my doctor he told me the fatigue was most likely caused by something else and to try again. I did and I could…

That's what I am afraid of! My metabolism isn't what it use to me as it is!! I'm not too sure I like phen. I am on the older side (50) so I worry about health effects. I love the energy I'm getting as far as getting things done and I seem to stay more focused on tasks that need to be completed. My appetite is under control…

Thanks! I will have to look into the thermogenics! I also love caffeine and really need the energy. Im going to finish up my prescription and see where my energy level is at. Did you take it every day or did you skip days? I took it over the weekend and was fine up until about Wednesday, then I found I was back to throwing…

Thank you both! I am going to do a lower carb/clean eating starting today. I know I feel better when I stay away from sugars and processed foods but I also have a very hard time resisting them! Hopefully the phen will help me bypass those craving and help me pick up my energy level, giving me the jump start I need!

Thanks for your response. What supplement did you find? When I got the prescription my dr said I can take it when I feel I need it (not necessarily every day) but most of the time I feel that I need it late in the day and it's too late for me to take it then (unless I want to be up all night!) I found I really ate a lot…

Fit4LifeAR - how are the changes since stopping? Did your weight ever drop back? I have a prescription but have only took 2 this week (over the weekend) and I still ate about the same - I did have a lot of energy and got things done around the house, but during the week (I have a desk job) I'm afraid I will feel like I'm…

Thanks! That's good to know!

Chrissy, if you don't mind me asking, how did your friend who stopped and then started again make out? My doctor said maybe I can't tolerate the higher dose and should stay at the lower doses where I am comfortable (feeling satisfied) She also said my side effects are not normal and maybe it is something else causing the…

Thanks for your input Chrissy! I actually have a dr appointment tomorrow. I just can"t take the constant sick and extremely tired side effects. I feel like I did during my first trimester of pregnancy where certain foods made me sick and I was always exhausted! Funny but my weight shot up this morning and I now only have…

Count me in too! SW: 172 CW: 165 GW: 135

I would also love to join you. Having a really hard losing these extra 35 pounds!

Thank you both for your input. I love reading all the positives! Do you find it works differently if you take it in the morning vs evening? I heard increasing doses can make you nauseous and wondered if night time is best?

Actually congratulations to all of you!! You are all an inspiration! <3

Congratulations acacia2india!! What a wonderful accomplishment! <3

Congratulations! You look terrific!

I'm in too! I would like to lose a total of 30 - 40 lbs and I can't believe how hard it is for me! I have to get my head in the right place and reading about the success stories, even if just a pound, is a real inspiration! Feel free to add me as a friend.

Start weight: 166.5 Goal weight: 146.5 Ultimate goal weight: 130 ish :-)

I would also love to join! I am almost 53 with about 35 pounds to lose.