Contrave®Bupropion & Naltrexone
Contrave is the brand name for a medication that combines Naltrexone and Bupropion. It is prescribed to treat chronic obesity in adults, typically in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. Contrave is specifically indicated for individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m² or greater (considered obese) or a BMI of 27 kg/m² or greater (considered overweight) with at least one weight-related medical condition, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol.
Form
Tablet
How it works
Contrave targets areas of the brain that regulate hunger and satisfaction by:
- Cutting down eating pleasure with Naltrexone
- Lowering hunger and making you feel fuller for longer with Bupropion
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Learn more about Contrave
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Start with one tablet each morning and adjust the dose based on your health provider’s guidance
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It's important to take it with food and at a regular time daily
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Dose adjustments might be necessary for those with liver or kidney problems
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How it works
Step 1
5 minutesTell us your story
Share your goals and health history; it only takes 5 minutes.
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Step 2
Within 24 hoursDoctor evaluation
Our doctors will review your health information and pick the right weight-loss medication for you.
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Step 3
When you wantStart losing weight
You'll have unlimited access to follow-ups, adjustments, questions and answers with our doctors.
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