How can I lose weight on Contrave?

You will have best results with losing weight on Contrave when you take the medication as prescribed and have regular follow-up with your Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Doctor. Contrave is an FDA-approved prescription medication used for chronic weight management in adults with overweight and obesity. Contrave is a combination of two medications, bupropion and naltrexone, that target areas of the brain to reduce hunger and cravings. Contrave is most effective for weight loss when it is used in combination with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity.

Learn more about how Form doctors prescribe Contrave to help Form patients meet their weight loss goals.

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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