Contrave is a combination of two medications: naltrexone and bupropion. Together, these medications may help manage food cravings and appetite, which may help support weight loss.
Joshua Murdock, PharmD is a pharmacy editor for GoodRx. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana and is licensed in Colorado and Rhode Island.
References
Billes, S.K., et al. (2014). Naltrexone/bupropion for obesity: An investigational combination pharmacotherapy for weight loss. Pharmacological Research.
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC. (2023). CONTRAVE EXTENDED-RELEASE- naltrexone hydrochloride and bupropion hydrochloride tablet, extended release [package insert]. DailyMed.
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