What If I Miss a Dose of Contrave® (Naltrexone/Bupropion)?
If you miss one dose of Contrave® likely you will not experience any adverse effects other than possibly having more of an appetite or cravings for certain foods. It is recommended that if you miss a dose you should resume at the next scheduled dose and do not double up on doses. Taking more Contrave than recommended by your healthcare provider may increase your risk for seizures. A Contrave prescription, at its maximum dose, is taken as two tablets twice daily. If you have missed more than 1 dose of the medication, please contact your medical provider for advice on how to proceed.
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Lauren Lemieux, MD
FACP, ABOM diplomate
Dr. Lauren Lemieux completed her Internal Medicine residency and fellowship in Clinical Nutrition at UCLA. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, and as a Physician Nutrition Specialist. She is also a fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Lemieux is passionate about helping her patients reach their health goals using personalized nutrition, lifestyle and weight management strategies.