Contrave Weight Management Medication

Contrave is a prescription medication that combines two active ingredients to assist with weight management in adults who are overweight or have obesity. It helps control hunger and cravings.
Category
Drug
Where to get
Available by prescription at pharmacies.
Applicable for
Weight Management | Obesity
Prepared by Nick Harper, reviewed by Dr. David James Simpson

Contrave FAQ


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What is Contrave & how does it work?

What is Contrave? Contrave is a prescription medicine which contains 2 medicines (naltrexone and bupropion) that may help some obese or overweight adults, who also have weight related medical problems, lose weight and keep the weight off. Contrave should be used with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity.

Does Contrave work for weight loss?

Contrave is an FDA-approved weight loss pill meant to be used with balanced diet and exercise for weight management. This drug works as an appetite suppressant, and it reduces cravings. If you’re taking Contrave for weight loss, it should be in combination with a reduced-calorie diet and exercise.

What is the difference between naltrexone and Contrave?

Naltrexone is in a class of drugs called opioid antagonists, and bupropion is in a class called antidepressants. Contrave is an oral extended-release (ER) tablet. (An extended-release form of a drug slowly releases its active ingredients over a longer period of time.) It comes in one strength: 8 milligrams (mg)/90 mg.

Is Contrave FDA approved?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves prescription drugs such as Contrave to treat certain conditions. Contrave is an FDA-approved weight loss pill meant to be used with balanced diet and exercise for weight management. This drug works as an appetite suppressant, and it reduces cravings.

Contrave References

If you want to know more about Contrave, consider exploring links below:

What Is Contrave

  1. https://www.drugs.com/contrave.html
  2. https://www.medicine.com/drug/contrave
  3. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/drugs-contrave
  4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naltrexone/bupropion
  5. https://contrave.com/about/
  6. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-166975/contrave-oral/details
  7. https://www.goodrx.com/contrave/what-is
  8. https://www.healthline.com/health/drugs/contrave-dosage
  9. https://contravehcp.com/how-contrave-works/

Contrave Information

  1. https://infocontrave.com/
  2. https://sa1s3.patientpop.com/assets/docs/118612.pdf
  3. https://contrave.ca/assets/pdf/product-monograph-en.pdf

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