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What is Naltrexone-bupropion (Contrave)?

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Naltrexone-bupropion (Contrave)

Contrave is an extended-release tablet combining naltrexone and bupropion, approved by the FDA in 2014 for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight.

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In plain words

Contrave combines bupropion, an antidepressant also used to help people quit smoking, with naltrexone, which blocks opioid receptors.

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Why it matters

Contrave is a pill option that targets cravings, but its opioid and mental health warnings rule it out for some people.

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Contrave is an extended-release tablet combining naltrexone and bupropion, approved by the FDA in 2014 for chronic weight management in adults with obesity

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