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Contrave Side Effects Center

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
  • Generic Name: naltrexone hcl and bupropion hcl extended-release tablets
  • Brand Name: Contrave
  • Drug Class: Opioid Antagonists

Contrave (Naltrexone HCl and Bupropion HCl Extended-Release Tablets) side effects drug center

 

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What Is Contrave?

Contrave (naltrexone HCl and bupropion HCl) Extended-release is a combination of an opioid antagonist and an antidepressant used as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in adults with an initial body mass index (BMI) of: 30 kg/m2 greater (obese) or 27 kg/m2 or greater (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbid condition (e.g., hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, or dyslipidemia).

What Are Side Effects of Contrave?

Common side effects of Contrave include:

  • nausea,
  • headache,