Why should I avoid taking opioids with Contrave (naltrexone/bupropion) and what if I need to take an opioid-containing medication?
You should avoid taking opioids with Contrave® (naltrexone/bupropion) because naltrexone (a component of Contrave) can block the desired effect of opioid medications. Taking more opioid medication to get the desired effect could lead to opioid overdose, which can be very serious and even fatal. Additionally, if you take an opioid-containing medication in the 7 to 10 days prior to starting Contrave you could experience sudden opioid withdrawal symptoms, which can also be serious and require hospitalization. It is very important to notify your healthcare provider if you are taking opioid-containing medications prior to starting Contrave or if you need to start one of these medications while taking Contrave.
Learn more about who qualifies for Contrave and how Form Health doctors prescribe Contrave to help patients achieve their weight loss goals.
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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