Whats in contrave?

See the DrugPatentWatch profile for contrave

What is Contrave and what’s in it?

Contrave is a prescription weight-loss medicine that combines two active ingredients: naltrexone and bupropion [1].

How do the ingredients work?

• Bupropion is an antidepressant that also affects brain pathways involved in appetite and cravings.
  
• Naltrexone is used for opioid dependence and works on reward-related signaling in the brain.
  Together, they help reduce appetite and support weight loss [1].
  
  

What form does it come in?

Contrave is taken as a pill (oral tablets) and the dose is typically built up gradually over time to help reduce side effects [1].

Are there generic versions or other brands?

The ingredient pair (naltrexone + bupropion) is the key to how the medication is defined. If you want, tell me your country (or whether you mean a generic vs. the brand name), and I can narrow down what’s available where you live.

Source

1. https://www.drugs.com/contrave.html