When should I take Contrave (naltrexone/bupropion)?
You should take Contrave® according to the following schedule:
- Week 1: one tablet in the morning daily
- Week 2: one tablet in the morning daily and one tablet in the evening daily
- Week 3: two tablets in the morning daily and one tablet in the evening daily
- Week 4: two tablets in the morning daily and two tablets in the evening daily
Note that if you are having trouble tolerating a higher dose, you should reach out to the prescriber to discuss the next best steps. You can take Contrave on an empty stomach or with food (though avoid high fat meals). If you find you are having a hard time remembering to take your medication twice a day, discuss this with your medical provider as it may be recommended to make a change to your medication.
Learn more about who qualifies for Contrave and how Form Health clinicians prescribe Contrave to help patients achieve 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.
