Contrave side effects
Common side effects of Contrave, similar to other weight loss medications, include nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, insomnia (trouble sleeping), dry mouth, changes in bowel habits (diarrhea or constipation), and hot flashes.
Starting at a lower dose and slowly increasing over time helps to improve medication tolerance, and side effects should decrease with time. Some patients can experience an increase in heart rate and blood pressure while taking Contrave, so these should be monitored closely, especially if you have a history of high blood pressure. Very rarely, patients taking Contrave experience suicidal ideation.