Can I take Contrave on an empty stomach?

Yes, you can take Contrave® on an empty stomach, but it may be better tolerated by taking it with food. Once you’ve reached twice daily dosing, this would ideally be with breakfast and dinner. However, it is recommended that you don’t take your Contrave prescription with a high fat meal as it can increase your risk of having a seizure.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Brooke Marsico, PA-C

Brooke Marsico completed her physician assistant training at Midwestern University in 2011. She began her practice in the field of Obesity Medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago where she practiced from 2016 to 2021. She went on to treat patients living with obesity at Cleveland Clinic from 2021 to 2022 prior to joining the team at Form Health. Brooke is passionate about helping patients living with obesity achieve meaningful weight loss and improve their health. Her practice focuses on individualized behavioral and pharmacological intervention to help patients reach their goals. She is also experienced in managing patients who have a history of bariatric surgery.

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