Can I take Contrave for the rest of my life?
Can I take Contrave for the rest of my life?
If you stopped after a year of taking Contrave, you would very likely gain the weight right back. So if you wanted to keep that 10 pounds off for a long period of time, you have to take the medicine for presumably the rest of your life. And we don’t have any safety data regarding its long-term health effects.
How long should you take Contrave?
Continue taking CONTRAVE as long as your doctor recommends it. Some people do not respond to CONTRAVE. Treatment should not be continued for more than 16 weeks if you have not lost more than 5% of your initial body weight.
Does Contrave need to be tapered?
Recommended Dosing CONTRAVE should be taken by mouth in the morning and in the evening. The tablets should not be cut, chewed, or crushed. Total daily doses greater than 32 mg/360 mg per day (two tablets twice daily) are not recommended.
Does Contrave help with belly fat?
Contrave doesn’t work in the belly. It works in the hypothalamus, the brain’s central thermostat that controls appetite, temperature, and how the body burns energy. It’s already known that people lose weight soon after starting Wellbutrin treatment. But this effect soon wears off, and people regain weight.
What happens when you go off Contrave?
Withdrawal symptoms may occur if you suddenly stop taking this medication….
| Adverse Reaction | CONTRAVE 32 mg/360 mg N=2545 % | Placebo N=1515 % |
|---|---|---|
| Irritability | 2.6 | 1.8 |
| Blood pressure increased | 2.4 | 1.5 |
| Dysgeusia | 2.4 | 0.7 |
| Rash | 2.4 | 2.0 |
Can you stop Contrave cold turkey?
Bupropion should never be stopped cold-turkey unless you experience a seizure while taking Wellbutrin. Gradually taking less and less Wellbutrin gives the body time to respond to smaller amounts of the medication. Tapering over a longer period of time will also reduce the potential for serious withdrawal symptoms.
Can I stop taking CONTRAVE cold turkey?
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 you drink alcohol on Contrave?
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 stop taking Contrave cold turkey?