- Purpose:
- Contrave helps manage weight in obese or overweight adults with weight-related medical issues.
- It’s essential to use Contrave alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
- Usage:
- Take it alongside a reduced-calorie diet.
- Engage in increased physical activity.
- Eligibility: It’s intended for use in overweight or obese adults.
- Can aid in weight loss, especially in patients with depressive symptoms or those who are quitting smoking
- Does not cause sexual dysfunction, which is common with other antidepressants
- May improve mood and aid smoking cessation
- Risk of seizures, especially at higher doses or in predisposed individuals
- Common side effects like insomnia and dry mouth can be bothersome
- May increase blood pressure; regular monitoring needed
Common Side Effects
- Dry mouth (10-28%)
- Insomnia (11-20%)
- Headache (25%)
- Nausea (13%)
- Constipation (8-10%)
Rare Side Effects
- Seizures (0.1%)
- Severe allergic reactions (rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing) (rare but precise percentage not well-documented)
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