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Generic name: Naltrexone and Bupropion [ nal-TREKS-one-& byoo-PROE-pee-on ]Brand name: ContraveDrug class: AnorexiantsMedically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 28, 2024. UsesBefore takingWarningsDosageSide effectsOverdoseFAQ Warning Drugs like this one have raised the chance of suicidal thoughts or actions in children and young adults. The risk may be greater in people who have had these thoughts or actions in the past. All people who take naltrexone and bupropion need to be watched closely. Call the doctor right away if signs like low mood (depression), nervousness, restlessness, grouchiness, panic attacks, or changes in mood or actions are new or worse. Call the doctor right away if any thoughts or actions of suicide occur. This medicine is not approved for use in children. Talk with the doctor. Uses of Naltrexone and Bupropion: It is used to help you lose weight. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Naltrexone and Bupropion? If you are allergic to naltrexone and bupropion; any part of naltrexone and bupropion; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had. If you have ever had seizures. If you drink a lot of alcohol and you stop drinking all of a sudden. If you use certain other drugs like drugs for seizures or anxiety and you stop using them all of a sudden. If you have an eating problem, high blood pressure, or kidney problems. If you have taken certain drugs for depression or Parkinson's disease in the last 14 days. This includes isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, selegiline, or rasagiline. Very high blood pressure may happen. If you are taking carbamazepine, efavirenz, linezolid, lopinavir, methylene blue, phenobarbital, phenytoin, ritonavir, or another drug that has the same drug in it. If you take drugs like methadone or buprenorphine to help you stop taking an opioid drug. If you are taking an opioid drug like morphine or oxycodone, are addicted to an opioid drug, or are having withdrawal signs. If you are taking any of these drugs: Buprenorphine, butorphanol, nalbuphine, or pentazocine. If you have taken a pain drug within the past 7 to 14 days. If you are pregnant or may be pregnant. Do not take naltrexone and bupropion if you are pregnant. If you are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed while you take naltrexone and bupropion. If the patient is a child. Do not give naltrexone and bupropion to a child. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with naltrexone and bupropion. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you
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