Contrave And Appetite Control (Page 2)
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I'm currently on week 3 of Contrave (2 pills in the AM/1 in the PM). When should I possibly be noticing a decrease in appetite/cravings? Evenings are the worst for me, and I'm finding absolutely NO decrease in my desire to eat. Am I being too impatient? I was on Phentermine for 4 months, and had lost 30 lbs. I had started to plateau, and that's why my Dr. switched me to Contrave. Since I started with this medication, I've gained 8-10 lbs. because my evening appetite is back. I'm currently on a diet/exercise program where I'm eating typically 1000-1200 calories per day.

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Regarding when Contrave starts working, I think the answer is going to be quite different for each individual; at least based on the feedback / testimonies that I've come across in my research. One patient on here has reported a diminished appetite by the 2nd week of Contrave (Ref: Discuss/Contrave-Reduce-Dosage-284556.htm?srcq=contrave); while another has taken it for 2 months without any results (Ref: Discuss/Contrave-two-months-287726.htm?srcq=contrave). And somewhere in between that, another patient got great results with a decreased appetite after 4 weeks of treatment (Ref: Discuss/Good-results-with-Contrave-287140.htm?srcq=contrave).

My point being is how these mixed reviews imply that there is no real way to determine exactly when you might notice a decrease in appetite, if at all. Only more time on the medication will tell, if that's something you're willing to continue with, but I'd encourage you to at least give it 4-6 weeks before making a concrete decision.

I hope this helps!

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