Took Only One Contrave Pill And Still Feel Bad 5 Days Later

Has any of you experienced this? I took my first and last pill of contrave last Thursday and shortly afterwards experienced extreme anxiety, dizziness and later diarrhea. The following day I got a very bad headache. I then thought it was over because the drug must definitely be out of my system. But no, I woke up today 5 days after taking the feeling dizzy and had another episode of diarrhea. I had barely eaten anything these past 5 days. I have no appetite whatsoever. Is it possible this is still the drug? I was feeling fine until I took it.

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Monica,

I am sorry to hear that you have not been feeling well.

Here is a list of reported side effects caused by Contrave

- nausea,
- headache,
- vomiting,
- constipation,
- diarrhea,
- dizziness,
- trouble sleeping (insomnia),
- dry mouth,
- anxiety,
- hot flashes,
- fatigue,
- tremor,
- abdominal pain,
- flu symptoms,
- ringing in the ears,
- urinary tract infection,
- high blood pressure,
- increased sweating,
- changes in taste,
- rash,
- muscle strain,
- palpitations,
- problems with attention,
- lightheadedness, or
- fainting.

Even if your symptoms are listed above having one pill effect you for such an extended period of time is not a good sign. If the symptoms have lasted for that long either it is a negative reaction to the pill or there is something else making you sick.

Make sure to drink plenty of fluids, diarrhea tends to dehydrate you and that could definitely be adding to the sickness if not dealt with.

I advise you to consult your doctor about these prolonged symptoms. Keeping an open line of communication with your health care professionals is essential to finding medication that will work for you.

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Hi monica, I don't know if you will see this but I took this pill once a day fir about 6 days u haven't had it in about 6 days and I'm still sick. I haven't eaten in 3 days. My symptoms were nausea, headache, blood pressure, low pulse. I never should have taken it.

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I am having the same issues except it’s all vomiting instead of diarrhea. I took it one day and 4 days later still can’t keep any food down. I can take small sips of my drink but nothing more than a sip. May I ask how long it took for you to feel better?

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Re: B (# 3)

Omg I’m having the same thing. One pill, fine all day but then vomiting and diarrhea all night. 2 days later still nauseous. When does it stop??

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