Updated August 2026 • W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep & MedSpa Contrave for Weight Loss: Results, Safety and Better Alternatives Contrave is an FDA-approved oral weight-management medication combining naltrexone and bupropion. It may help selected adults manage hunger and cravings, but it is less effective on average than phentermine/topiramate, Wegovy or Zepbound. W8MD physicians help patients compare expected benefit with blood pressure, seizure risk, opioid use, eating history, mood, previous medications, insurance and sustainable cost. NYC: 718-946-5500 Philadelphia: 215-676-2334 Physician supervised Pills and GLP-1 options Insurance and cost review NYC and Philadelphia offices Contrave at a glance Contrave contains 8 mg naltrexone and 90 mg bupropion in each extended-release tablet. It is used with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in adults with obesity, or adults with overweight plus at least one weight-rela...
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