Contrave And Alcohol Consumption (Page 2) (Top voted first)

I have filled my prescription of Contrive but have not yet started taking it. I read all the possible side effects and am weary about taking in and wanting to continue to socially drink (glass of wine, socially drink on weekends)

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Re: Ange (# 41)

Hi Ange,
I have 100 pounds to lose. Tomorrow will be 6 weeks on Contrave and i’m down 19 pounds

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Re: Biggus (# 38)

Congrats on your weight loss! You mentioned that you went on vacation and ate and drank everything you wanted (I plan to do the same!). Were you still taking Contrave while on vacation? Just wondering if you had any adverse reactions to suddenly drinking a lot.

I'm only on week 2, but I had the same reaction to alcohol as some others. A few nights ago, I drank quite a bit (probably 5 or 6 mixed drinks). When I went to bed, I was relatively sober. The alcohol definitely did not affect me as much as it normally does. But when I got up the next morning, I felt HORRIBLE. Disoriented, headache, nausea, etc. It finally came to a head with a visit to the Porcelain God. I didn't feel "good" until late that afternoon. I haven't had a hangover that bad in years.

Hubby and I are going on a 25th anniversay cruise in Sept. We're already booked and got the unlimited drink package as one of our perks. With the way I felt after a night of drinking while on Contrave, I'm thinking I should probably go off of it before our trip. Either that or I'll waste the unlimited drink pkg. LOL

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I've been taking contrave for about a month. Can't get past the nausea and headache. I only ever take 2 in the morning and rarely 1 in the afternoon. I don't sleep well but I'm always sleepy. I have this horrible pain in my gut, like I was "sucker punched"! I too am a beer drinker. Beer don't even taste the same nor do I get the same buzz & enjoyment from it but still....I have long had a love for beer so I continue to try. I feel so so hungover even after only a 6pk. I haven't lost but a few lbs but I'm not giving up. I'm going to definitely stay out of the beer can for a while & see how I feel & if I have results.

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I can't answer that because I did not stop I went cold turkey immediately upon taking the medicine and my first week or so was very unpleasant if I had it to do over I would stop for at least a few days . The good news is I haven't had a drink in over a month and I don't have any desire to.I did find that any alcohol at all even one glass brought on side effects that were very unpleasant. Good luck!

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Have you lost any weight? I drink every day, started taking this drug the end of December. No weight loss at all.

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3 months in and 40 lbs. down!
I have about 2 drinks a week (beer or wine)
No issues. Love this stuff, I weigh less now than I have in 20 years.

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It states don't drink a lot of alcohol. I am still a social drinker, so for me as long as I don't drink a lot, I'm good.

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I recently had the same reaction! I have been taking Contrave for 3 weeks. I drank 3 beers and a margarita over a period of about 4 hours. I was not intoxicated but I woke up with a SEVERE hangover. It is was not worth the risk. I lost a whole day and the second day still did not feel well.

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Take it! It’s awesome. I personally have not had any side effects... been on it 6 weeks, down 14 pounds. I was a big drinker.. the medicine literally makes you not want to drink. Zero cravings and no desire. It’s kind of insane. I do usually still have some wine on the weekends but after my 2nd or 3rd glass i’m satisfied

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Re: Jefb (# 45)

Yes. I’m on week six. Stay on it. The side effects improve and the desire for alcohol remains low. That’s great as far as I’m concerned. More weight loss and improved health.

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You’ll be totally fine with a glass of wine, but know that your one glass of wine will most likely turn to no glass of wine. I used to be a heavy wine drinker, and now having taken it for the past 5 months, the thought of wine most days makes me nauseous. Drinks don’t taste the same, and neither do sweets. So I know it’s doing what it’s meant to. Curbing my craving. I’m down 24lbs

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I've only just started Contrave so I don't know for sure that this will work, but with previous supplements, the OTC Gas-X pills are awesome. Fast acting, prevent bloating and minimize all symptoms.

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I was just perscribed contrave. I drink almost a bottle of wine a night, for years. I was wondering how long after stopping that bad habit would it be safe to start contrave?

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Thank you very much!! I'm really excited for this! I'm hoping to drop at least 40 pounds and hopefully THIS TIME , keep it off!! I wish you lots of luck!! Keep up the great work

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I have a friend who keeps gaining weight while drinking and drinking wine every night. She thinks this drug is going to help her lose weight. Of course she's risking liver damage mixing alcohol with Contrave. Denial is a dangerous path.

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As I have already said for me contrave and alcohol do not mix luckily however I find that taking the medicine controls your craving for alcohol as well as food. Hopefully your friend will find it that way too.

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Re: Brenda (# 37)

The medicine doesn't magically make you lose weight but it does reduce your cravings for food and alcohol. I just got back from vacation where I ate and drank everything I wanted and of course I gained a little bit of weight but now I am putting the pedal to the metal in order to lose 20 pounds by mid October and I think I can do it. I typically have one light meal per day supplemented with some protein shakes and fiber. Down 65...20 more to go... I have been really lazy about my dieting for about a month and a half . Time to get back to work !

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Re: Brenda (# 42)

Congratulations, that’s off to a great start. I have lost 70 pounds in nine months and I am weaning myself off contrave now. I am confident that I can return to it if I need to in the future, but hopefully I can continue to lose some more weight without feeling like I have to change my habits. Hoping to lose about 15 more pounds.

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Is alcohol completely off the table when taking Contrave? I want to have a few drinks this weekend and now I am worried. I’m just wrapping up my first week so I’m only taking one pill right now. But what happens when I’m on 2 pills a day? Then 4? Can I never drink when taking these? Do I just not take for 1 day?

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hi!! congrats on your weight loss!! I can't wait to be there myself! I am on day 3, no struggles at this point. just really watching what I put in my mouth! how long did it take you to lose all that weight? are you calorie counting? any tips would be really appreciated! thanks

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