How much naltrexone is in Contrave?
Each Contrave® tablet contains 8 mg of naltrexone. The highest recommended dose of Contrave, 2 tablets taken twice daily, contains 32 mg of naltrexone. 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.Learn how Form Health doctors utilize Contrave to help patients meet their weight loss goals.
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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