Contrave®: Appetite and Craving Control in One Medication

Contrave® combines naltrexone (an opioid antagonist) and bupropion (a dopamine/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) to reduce both hunger and emotional eating. It is available at UChicago AdventHealth's Bariatric and Obesity Medicine Clinic in LaGrange.

How It Works

Targets hunger and reward pathways in the brain
Helps patients reduce binge eating and cravings
Enhances mood regulation in some patients

Ideal Candidates

Adults with BMI ≥30or ≥27 with weight-related conditions
Individuals with strong food cravings or emotional eating patterns
Patients seeking a non-stimulant option

Dosing and Schedule

Taken as a twice-daily oral tablet
Titrated gradually to minimize side effects

Possible Side Effects

Nausea or headache
Constipation
Insomnia

Who Should Avoid It?

Patients with seizure history
Patients on opioid medications

Contrave® offers a holistic approach to weight loss. Schedule your personalized consultation in LaGrange today.