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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Blood pressure that cannot be controlled by medicine. you have severe liver problems.you have end-stage kidney failure (kidney failure where the kidneys do not work enough to support the needs of your body). you have or had seizures.you are taking thioridazine, an antipsychotic medicine that is typically used to treat schizophrenia and psychosis. An ingredient in CONTRAVE may cause the level of thioridazine in your blood to increase.you are taking any other medicines which contain bupropion hydrochloride, such as WELLBUTRIN SR, WELLBUTRIN XL and ZYBAN. you have or had an eating disorder such as:anorexia (eating very little), bulimia (eating too much and throwing up so you don’t gain weight).you are dependent on opioid pain medicines or use medicines to help stop taking opioids (e.g., methadone or buprenorphine), or are in opioid withdrawal. you drink a lot of alcohol and abruptly stop drinking.you take medicines called sedatives (these make you sleepy), benzodiazepines, or anti-seizure medicines and you stop using them all of a sudden.you are taking medicines called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).Ask your healthcare professional if you are not sure if you take an MAOI.Do not start CONTRAVE until you have stopped taking your MAOI for at least 14 days.you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Tell your healthcare professional right away if you become pregnant while taking CONTRAVE.To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take CONTRAVE. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:are at a higher risk of seizures. This includes if you:have had a serious head injury.have ever had any fits or seizures in the past, especially if you have ever had a seizure while takingCONTRAVE, WELLBUTRIN SR, WELLBUTRIN XL, or ZYBAN;have or have had a tumour or infection in your brain or spinal cord; have had a stroke (bleeding or blood clot in the brain); have blood vessel problems;have low sodium or low sugar levels in your blood; have low oxygen levels in your body; have liver problems;are addicted to cocaine or other drugs that stimulate your central nervous system; excessively take sedatives or have withdrawal symptoms from discontinuing sedatives; excessively drink alcohol;have diabetes and take insulin or other medicines to control your blood sugar (e.g., sulfonylureas and meglitinides);are taking medications that lower the seizure threshold (e.g., medicines used to treat depression and other mental health problems, theophylline, and systemic steroids).have or had depression or other mental health problems.have bipolar disorder or are at a higher risk for bipolar disorder (e.g., family history of bipolar disorder, suicidal thoughts or actions, or depression). have suicidal thoughts or actions or have attempted suicide in the past. have or had liver problems.have high blood pressure
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