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  • Don't give up! I'm 36 5'2 & started at 285 lbs (end of January 2017). I started off on Phentermine for 4 months then had to switch to Contrave since Phentermine is a controlled substance. Currently i'm down to 210 lbs. I feel amazing! I'm still not at my weight loss goal but am more than half way there. I have realized…
  • I was on phentermine for about 4 months & had great results! Since you can't take it for a long period of time my doctor prescribed me Contrave. I've been on it for a little over a month and have been having good results. With Phentermine my only side effect was constipation, and with Contrave I'm starting to get slight…
  • I have been on Contrave for a month, prior to the Contrave I was on Phentermine. With the Contrave I manage to lose 2-3 lbs a week along with a strict caloric intake which isn't hard because I get full fast and I don't think about food like I used to. I do exercise but not like I should, however, I have a lot of energy…
  • johnnieg93....I've heard that ginger works for nausea. You can buy the root and cut a few small pieces and boil with water and drink or buy ginger candy (not sure the calories on the candy).
  • Thank you RenaPink11! I'm nervous & excited to start Contrave. If you have any other tips I'd be happy to hear them. :)
  • Hello, I'm starting to wean off phentermine after taking it for 4 months. With phentermine I've had great results with exercise, caloric intake, and intermittent fasting. However, I will start taking Contrave in a week. I have researched Contrave & have read that during the research period it was given with food. Is it…
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