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  1. Common side effects

    • Xerostomia
    • Constipation
    • Dizziness
    • Insomnia
    • Nausea
    • Vomiting
    • Diarrhea
    • Dream disorder
    • Headache disorder
    • Symptoms of anxiety
    • Tinnitus
    • Hypertension
    • Pruritus of skin
    • Urticaria
    • Arthralgia
    • Myalgia
    • Hyperhidrosis
    • Tremor
    • Dysgeusia
    • Skin rash

    If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly

    • Nausea
    • Vomiting
    • Constipation
    • Stomach pain
    • Headache
    • Dizziness
    • Trouble sleeping
    • Increased sweating
    • Flushing
    • Dry mouth or strange taste in the mouth

    Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including

    • Mental/mood changes
    • Uncontrolled movements
    • Ringing in the ears
    • Fainting
    • Severe headache
    • Fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat
    • Chest pain

    Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including

    • Eye pain/swelling/redness
    • Widened pupils
    • Vision changes

    If you have been taking opioid medications regularly, you could have withdrawal symptoms within minutes after taking naltrexone. Tell your doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms of narcotic withdrawal

    • Mental/mood changes
    • Fast breathing
    • Yawning
    • Sweating
    • Watering eyes
    • Goose bumps
    • Muscle twitching

    Naltrexone may rarely cause serious liver disease. The risk is increased when larger doses are used. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of liver damage, including

    • Persistent nausea/vomiting
    • Loss of appetite
    • Severe stomach/abdominal pain
    • Yellowing eyes/skin
    • Dark urine

    A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including

    • Rash
    • Itching/swelling
    • Painful sores in the mouth/around the eyes
    • Severe dizziness
    • Trouble breathing

    Other things to note

    • See also Warning, How to Use, and Precautions sections.
    • This drug may rarely cause seizures. Get medical help right away if you have a seizure. If you have a seizure while taking bupropion, you should not take this drug again.

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    Precautions

    • Before use, important to read the Medication Guide
    • Swallow whole tablet. Do not break, chew or crush.
    • Do not use narcotics
    • Avoid drinking alcohol
    • Do not take while breast feeding or when pregnant
    • Immediately report to MD any thoughts of suicide.
    • Call MD if new abdominal pain/yellowing eyes/skin
    • May make you dizzy. Use caution when driving.

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    Warnings

    • Do not use this drug if you become pregnant.
    • Swallow whole. Do not chew or crush.
    • May cause dizziness
    • Avoid taking with high fat foods.
    • Do not drink alcoholic beverages when using this medication.
    • This drug may impair the ability to operate a vehicle, vessel (e.g., boat), or machinery. Use care until you become familiar with its effects.
    • Call your doctor immediately if you have mental/mood changes like confusion, new/worsening feelings of sadness/fear, thoughts of suicide, or unusual behavior.
    • Consult your doctor or pharmacist before breastfeeding.

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    Interactions

    Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you've had:

    • High blood pressure
    • Heart disease (such as congestive heart failure/recent heart attack)
    • Mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder/thoughts of suicide)
    • Diabetes
    • Current or recent use (in the last 7-14 days) of any type of opioid drug (such as morphine/methadone/buprenorphine)
    • Kidney disease
    • Liver disease (such as cirrhosis)
    • High pressure in the eye (glaucoma)
    • Use/abuse of drugs/alcohol
    • Seizures or conditions that increase your risk of seizures (including brain/head injury, brain tumors, arteriovenous malformation, eating disorders such as bulimia/anorexia nervosa)

    Products that may interact with this drug include:

    • Narcotic medications (such as codeine, hydrocodone)
    • Disulfiram
    • Cough medications (such as dextromethorphan)
    • Diarrhea medications (such as diphenoxylate)
    • Pimozide
    • Tamoxifen

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    Overview

    This medication is used with a doctor-approved exercise, behavior change, and reduced-calorie diet program to help you lose weight. It is used by certain overweight people, such as those who are obese or have weight-related medical problems.

    May Treat: Weight loss management for obese patient (bmi >= 30) · Wt loss mgmt, pt with bmi 27-29 & wt-related comorbidity

    Drug Class: Anti-Obesity-Opioid Antag/Norepinephrine and Dopamine Reuptake Inhibit

    Availability: Prescription Required

    Pregnancy: Do not use. This medication may be harmful to an unborn child.

    Lactation: Consult a doctor before using

    Alcohol: Limit intake while taking this medication

    Driving: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Use caution

    Manufacturer: NALPROPION/CURR

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  1. It’s possible. It’s not uncommon to have certain side effects in the first week of Contrave treatment. These can include: nausea* dry mouth headache* dizziness trouble sleeping
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    Nausea, vomiting, constipation, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, trouble sleeping, increased sweating, flushing, and dry mouth or strange taste in the mouth may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

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    Common Contrave side effects include nausea, constipation, and headache. Dizziness, insomnia, and dry mouth are also possible. These side effects may improve over time as your body adjusts to the medication. More serious Contrave side effects include high blood pressure, seizures, and suicidal thoughts or behavior.
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    Mild side effects* of Contrave can include: nausea or vomiting headache dizziness insomnia dry mouth diarrhea or constipation hot flashes †
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    The most common side effects of CONTRAVE include nausea, constipation, headache, vomiting, dizziness, trouble sleeping (insomnia), dry mouth, and diarrhea.
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