How does Contrave (naltrexone-bupropion) make you feel?
Contrave® is a combination of an opiate receptor blocker (naltrexone) and an antidepressant (bupropion), and it is thought to help people lose weight by acting on areas of the brain to decrease appetite and food cravings. As Contrave includes the antidepressant bupropion, Contrave may make you feel an improvement in mood(1) and energy levels, or it could make you feel more anxious or irritable.
Contrave and anxiety or other mood disorders
Take Contrave® (naltrexone / bupropion) as a pill that should be swallowed whole (not cut, crushed, or chewed) with at least 8 ounces of water. Before beginning your Contrave prescription, it’s important to talk to your healthcare provider and know what to expect while on Contrave. Learn more about how Form Health clinicians prescribe Contrave to help patients meet their weight loss goals.
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.
