Contrave

Contrave (naltrexone/bupropion) is a prescription medication used to treat Chronic weight management. An oral prescription pill for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or who are overweight with a related health condition, alongside diet and exercise.

Combines two medicines that act on areas of the brain involved in appetite and cravings to help reduce hunger.

Commonly reported side effects of Contrave include Nausea, Constipation, Headache, Increased blood pressure, and Suicidal thoughts (boxed warning, from bupropion). This is not a complete list — tell your doctor or pharmacist about any side effects you experience.

Yes. Contrave carries an FDA Boxed Warning — the agency's most serious safety warning. Read the full prescribing information and talk to your doctor about the risks before starting or changing treatment.

The active ingredient in Contrave is naltrexone/bupropion, which belongs to a class of medicines known as Opioid Antagonist / Aminoketone Combination.

Contrave is manufactured by Currax Pharmaceuticals. It was first approved in 2014.

You may be able to lower the cost of Contrave by using a free pharmacy discount card or by comparing prices across pharmacies before you fill your prescription. Savings vary by pharmacy and location.