Contrave® for weight loss prescription available online

Together with diet and exercise, Contrave® is FDA-approved for use as a weight loss medication for :

• Adults with body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or greater

• Adults with a BMI of 27 kg/m2 or greater with at least one weight-related comorbidity (e.g. type 2 diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea)

Contrave® is NOT approved to treat:

• Weight-related medical conditions, like high blood pressure or diabetes

• Depression or other mental illnesses

• Alcohol or opioid dependency

• People who need help to quit smoking

The side effects associated with taking Contrave® are typically mild. Contrave® has some common side effects. Common possible side effects may include: 

• Diarrhea

• Constipation

• Vomiting 

• Dizziness

• Dry mouth

• Nausea

• Trouble sleeping

• Headache

• Irritability

More serious side effects can include: 

• Increased risk of suicidal thoughts in some young adults 

• Seizures 

• Increase in blood pressure and heart rate

• Chest pain

• Allergic reactions, including rashes or anaphylaxis

• Angle-closure glaucoma 

• Risk of opioid overdose 

• Sudden opioid withdrawal

• Liver damage or hepatitis 

• Increased risk of low blood sugar levels in patients taking type 2 diabetic medication 

You should call your doctor if you notice any of these adverse effects or unusual behavior changes. 
 
The FDA has not approved the use of Contrave® in children under the age of 18. 

Contrave® has many possible drug interactions. Don’t change what you take without checking with your doctor or pharmacist. That includes other prescription drugs or supplements, as well as over-the-counter medications.  
 
Here's a list of things you should avoid while taking Contrave®: 

• Don't drink alcohol. It can increase the risk of seizures. 

• Don't take other medications that also contain bupropion. This includes Wellbutrin/Wellbutrin XL/Wellbutrin SR. 

• Don't take Contrave® if you have an eating disorder. 

• Don't take Contrave® if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It's unknown if the medication passes into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. 

• Don't take Contrave® if you have kidney problems. 

• Don't take Contrave® if you are on monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). 

• Don't take Contrave® if you are on opioid pain medicines. Discontinue these opioid-containing medicines 7 - 10 days before taking Contrave® to avoid opioid withdrawal symptoms. There is also the risk of opioid overdose. 

Contrave^® is not recommended for people that

• Are taking bupropion-containing medicines such as Wellbutrin, Aplenzin, or Zyban

• Have or have had an eating disorder

• Have developed a physical dependence on opioid pain medicines or are in opioid withdrawal

• Drink high amounts of alcohol

• Are on medications such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)

• Are allergic to naltrexone or bupropion, the ingredients in Contrave^®

• Have uncontrolled hypertension

• Have or have had seizures