What should I eat when taking Contrave (naltrexone/bupropion)?
When taking Contrave® for weight loss, those that follow a healthy and sustainable eating pattern typically lose the most weight and keep it off long term. Also, many people find it helpful to take the medication with food to prevent stomach upset. While there is a warning to avoid taking it with high-fat meals, there is no specific guideline in terms of what is the upper limit of fat content per meal. Therefore, if you are following a particularly high fat diet such as ketogenic or Atkins, you should discuss the timing of your medication with your Care Team or if perhaps a different medication would be a safer option.
Form Health
Form Health is a virtual obesity medicine clinic founded in 2019 that provides science-based obesity care to help patients achieve their weight loss and health goals. Patients have the opportunity to achieve sustainable weight loss by working closely with an American Board of Obesity Medicine physician and a Registered Dietitian who is a Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management. Each Care Team develops a personalized treatment plan based on a comprehensive review of their medical history that includes behavioral support, nutrition, physical activity, and medication, if appropriate.
