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Does Contrave cause headaches?
The most common side effects reported with CONTRAVE include nausea, constipation, headache, vomiting, dizziness, trouble sleeping (insomnia), dry mouth, and diarrhea.
How long does it take to get used to Contrave?
It can take about 4 weeks to start to see the effects of Contrave (naltrexone / bupropion). To achieve the best results, it’s important that you lower the calories in your diet and exercise regularly while taking Contrave (naltrexone / bupropion).
Can I take ibuprofen with Contrave?
ibuprofen naltrexone Naltrexone may cause liver problems, and using it with other medications that can also affect the liver such as ibuprofen may increase that risk. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with these medications.
Do the side effects of Contrave go away?
Some side effects of bupropion / naltrexone may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Does Contrave make you feel weird?
“The studies show that Contrave caused many people to feel sick,” says Schwartz. Nearly 1 in 4 people in the clinical trials stopped taking the prescription weight loss pill because they couldn’t tolerate the common side effects, including nausea, headache, and vomiting.
Can I have a glass of wine while taking CONTRAVE?
Contrave may cause dizziness in some people and therefore may affect alertness. Avoid or minimise drinking alcohol when taking Contrave. Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol. Excessive use of alcohol may increase your chance of having a seizure.
Can I have a glass of wine while taking Contrave?
Does CONTRAVE make you tired?
Contrave can also cause changes in vision, drowsiness, and dizziness.
Does CONTRAVE make you moody?
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: mental/mood changes (anxiety, agitation, confusion, memory loss), uncontrolled movements (tremor), ringing in the ears, fainting, severe headache, fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, chest pain.
Can I have caffeine with Contrave?
Side effects such as nervousness, irritability, difficulty with sleep, increased blood pressure, tremor, or seizures may get worse if you take Bupropion and an excessive amount of caffeine. Try to limit Caffeine intake during Bupropion use.
Does Contrave make you tired?
Can I drink caffeine with Contrave?
When do the side effects end once you stop Contrave?
The side effects of Contrave are not trivial. Although a high incidence of nausea is likely to discourage people from eating, we do not think this is a desirable way to lose weight. Our conclusion is that weight loss on Contrave is modest at best and side effects make this drug problematic.
How do you take Contrave for best results?
Contrave is stated to be the number one prescribed weight loss brand.
How to lose weight with Contrave?
sluggish or under-active thyroid
Does Contrave cause tiredness?
“The studies show that Contrave caused many people to feel sick,” says Schwartz. Contrave can also cause increased blood pressure, anxiety, and insomnia. Other side effects include constipation and dizziness. See our Drug Facts Box (PDF) for the full analysis of the prescription weight loss pill Contrave.