Help with Weight Loss

Contrave^® is a Prescription Medicine. CONTRAVE 8/90 (naltrexone hydrochloride and bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets). CONTRAVE is indicated, as an adjunct to a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity, for the management of weight in adult patients (≥18 years) with an initial Body Mass Index (BMI) of ≥ 30 kg/m2 (obese), or ≥ 27 kg/m2 to < 30 kg/m2 (overweight) in the presence of one or more weight-related comorbidities (e.g., type 2 diabetes, dyslipidaemia, or controlled hypertension). Contrave has risks and benefits. Do not use in uncontrolled high blood pressure, a seizure disorder or a history of seizures, a tumour in the central nervous system, a history of bipolar disorder, patients currently dependent on chronic opioids or opiate agonists e.g. methadone or patients in acute opiate withdrawal, current or previous diagnosis of bulimia or anorexia, Pregnancy, concomitant administration of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, severe liver or kidney disease. Precautions are possible thoughts of suicide, in controlled high blood pressure, possible likelihood of seizure and driving and operating machinery, history of mania or depression. Common side effects are nausea or vomiting, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation, headache. Ask your doctor if Contrave is right for you. Use strictly as directed. If symptoms persist or you have side effects, see your doctor. You will have to pay for this medicine as it is not funded on the Pharmaceutical Schedule. Normal doctor’s fees and pharmacy charges apply. Refer to the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) at https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/consumers/cmi/c/contrave890.pdf for more detailed information. TAPS NP20551 NZ-2022-08-0001.