Contrave comes as extended-release oral tablets. It has two active ingredients: naltrexone and bupropion. Naltrexone belongs to a drug class called opioid antagonists, and bupropion belongs to a drug ...

Contrave (naltrexone/bupropion) is a prescription drug used for weight loss and long-term weight management in certain adults. The drug is prescribed along with diet ...

Researchers have a gentle warning for patients on the receiving end of 765,000 prescriptions for the weight-loss drug Contrave: The cardiovascular safety of this treatment “remains uncertain,” they ...

Mild side effects of Contrave include nausea, constipation, and headache. Contrave can also cause serious side effects, though these are rare. Examples include increased blood pressure and mood ...

Data to be presented by Dr. Robert F. Kushner, Professor Emeritus of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Molecular Medicine at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, show that treatment with ...

Contrave (naltrexone/bupropion) is not safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding. Certain factors, including the risk of fetal harm, may determine whether you ...

Want relief from constant cravings without the high cost of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound? Montana grandmother Jen Jodrey, 53, says a surprise alternative—Contrave weight loss ...

The FDA announced today that it had approved Contrave, the long-awaited and much-disputed weight loss drug. The drug is a combination of two drugs already approved for other indications: naltrexone ...

Currax Pharmaceuticals is kicking off the new year with a new direct-to-consumer campaign for its weight loss medication Contrave. The “Cravings Don’t Own Me” campaign includes the company’s ...

Weight loss medications can be an effective option for people struggling to lose weight through diet and exercise alone. Contrave (naltrexone and bupropion) and Wegovy (semaglutide) are two ...

The FDA has finally approved the use of Contrave (naltrexone hydrochloride and bupropion hydrochloride tablets), manufactured by Orexigen Therapeutics, for chronic weight management. The regimen ...

Want relief from constant cravings without the high cost of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound? Montana grandmother Jen Jodrey, 53, says a surprise alternative-Contrave weight loss ...