Contrave And Alcohol Consumption (Page 3) (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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Absolutely! Double benefit, 62 lbs. down and a Lot less drinking! Keep it up, both will add to longer life!

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Re: Jefb (# 45)

Hmmm nope, never had that. I am slowly weaning myself off having nearly met my target down 75 pounds. Congratulations to everyone else who is working so hard to lose weight. It’s tough but it’s worth it.

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@pnj,

According to umm.edu's drug interaction checker, there ARE potentially dangerous interactions between Contrave and Alcohol. These statements go on to note the following: Consuming alcohol with Bupropion (one of the active ingredients in Contrave) may lead to an increased risk of seizures, decreased tolerance to alcohol, muscle spasms, confusion, and changes in cognitive awareness.

For those reasons mentioned above, I would not encourage anyone to take the two together or even within the same day.

Hope this helps!

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Traveling soon to Mexico and looking forward enjoying Margaritas! I've been taking Contrave since February 2016. While I want to have a good time, I also want to play it safe, what is a responsible amount of alcohol to consume. 5'10 185 pounds.

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Just wondering how much weigh you would lose just by stopping the wine. Not judging, just a lot of calories there...

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Congratulations, that is an awesome accomplishment.

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Re: Ginny (# 2)

Have you lost weight while taking contrave and drinking?

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I just started my fourth week of Contrave and take 4 pills per day. I’ve had zero side effects prior to my last dose. But I now have some gas pains with the 4 pills per day. Hope it goes away. No nausea, just gas. And my lower back hurts. Going to continue as I’ve lost 10 pounds. Maybe it’s premenstrual symptoms? Not sure. I was not experiencing any constipation prior to increasing the dose and I take miralax everyday. Anyone else experiencing this? Does it eventually go away?

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Re: Biggus (# 46)
that's great. hope i have as good results

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Re: Anita (# 49)

Good luck! I am taking a break but plan to start back up after the holidays... after about 6 months I found it wasn’t working as well anyway so hopefully this strategy will help me reach my goal. I can’t even tell you how much better I feel plus it was fun shopping for new clothes several sizes smaller !

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All I've noticed is I feel full after a few drinks so I'm not drinking as much when I go out. No other side effects. I've been on full dosage for 2 months now.

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Hi... I have been on contrave for almost a year, abstaining from alcohol for the most part. I have been drinking more lately and have had emotional breakdowns/crying for no reason... I know that contrave and alcohol do not mix well, but has anyone else experienced this?

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I decided to go out one night into the city and purchased an open bar. I've had amaretto and ginger ale's all night, my friends were a bit buzzed while I felt completely sober. All I felt was tired. I decided to not take a pill the night before (instead of the morning pill i take it in the evening) and I guess it was still in my system.

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Just started taking contrave, not sure how im supposed to feel. But lost 5 pounds in 7 days i will take it

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Re: Kathleen (# 27)

I just started Contrave 3 days ago I, too, need to lose 40 lbs. 5’1” female. How did you do?

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