Taking MAO inhibitors with this medication may cause a serious (possibly fatal) drug interaction. Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (isocarboxazid, linezolid, metaxalone, methylene blue, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, safinamide, selegiline, tranylcypromine) during treatment with this medication.
What foods should I avoid while taking CONTRAVE?
If you decide to take Contrave with meals, note that you should avoid eating high fat meals with this drug. Taking Contrave with high fat meals increases the level of the drug in your body. This may lead to increased side effects.
How do you take CONTRAVE for best results?
CONTRAVE should be taken by mouth in the morning and in the evening. The tablets should not be cut, chewed, or crushed. Total daily doses greater than 32 mg/360 mg per day (two tablets twice daily) are not recommended. In clinical trials, CONTRAVE was administered with meals.
Can I take Tylenol with CONTRAVE?
acetaminophen naltrexone Naltrexone may cause liver problems, and using it with other medications that can also affect the liver such as acetaminophen may increase that risk. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with these medications.
What pain medicine can I take with CONTRAVE?
Sudden opioid withdrawal. People who take CONTRAVE must not use any type of opioid including street drugs, prescription pain medicines, cough, cold, or diarrhea medicines that contain opioids, or opioid dependence treatments, for at least 7 to 10 days before starting CONTRAVE.
Can you drink coffee while on Contrave?
Side effects such as nervousness, irritability, difficulty with sleep, increased blood pressure, tremor, or seizures may get worse if you take Bupropion and an excessive amount of caffeine. Try to limit Caffeine intake during Bupropion use.
Can I have a glass of wine while taking Contrave?
Contrave may cause dizziness in some people and therefore may affect alertness. Avoid or minimise drinking alcohol when taking Contrave. Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol. Excessive use of alcohol may increase your chance of having a seizure.
What is the strongest weight loss prescription pill?
Phentermine-Topiramate extended release (Qsymia) is the most effective weight loss drug available to date. It combines an adrenergic agonist with a neurostabilizer. Daily doses with four strengths start at 3.75/23mg to 15mg/92mg.
How do I know if Contrave is working?
When will Contrave (naltrexone / bupropion) start working? It can take about 4 weeks to start to see the effects of Contrave (naltrexone / bupropion). To achieve the best results, it’s important that you lower the calories in your diet and exercise regularly while taking Contrave (naltrexone / bupropion).
How fast will I lose weight on Contrave?
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs: Contrave (bupropion/naltrexone) Wellbutrin (bupropion)…Drug Interaction Classification.MajorHighly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.UnknownNo interaction information available.
Can I take Wellbutrin and Contrave together?
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs: Contrave (bupropion/naltrexone) Wellbutrin (bupropion)…Drug Interaction Classification.MajorHighly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.UnknownNo interaction information available.
Can I take antihistamine with Contrave?
Does Contrave help with depression?
CONTRAVE is not approved to treat depression or other mental illnesses, or to help people quit smoking (smoking cessation). One of the ingredients in CONTRAVE, bupropion, is the same ingredient in some other medicines used to treat depression and to help people quit smoking.
Can I take ibuprofen and Contrave?
ibuprofen naltrexone Naltrexone may cause liver problems, and using it with other medications that can also affect the liver such as ibuprofen may increase that risk.
Can you take Contrave with vitamins?
Contrave (bupropion/naltrexone) Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)…Drug Interaction Classification.MajorHighly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.ModerateModerately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Should I take Contrave on an empty stomach?
How to use Contrave. Read the Medication Guide if available from your pharmacist before you start taking naltrexone/bupropion and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Take this medication by mouth with a low-fat meal as directed by your doctor, usually twice daily.
