How do I increase my dose of Contrave?
You increase your dose of Contrave® by taking an additional tablet each week until you reach 2 tablets twice daily. Unless directed otherwise by your healthcare provider, the typical recommended dosing schedule is as follows:
- Week 1: Take 1 tablet in the morning
- Week 2: Take 1 tablet in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening
- Week 3: Take 2 tablets in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening
- Week 4: Take 2 tablets in the morning and 2 tablets in the evening
Learn how Form Health doctors utilize Contrave to help patients meet 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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