Does Health Insurance Cover Contrave?

As mentioned earlier, Contrave is a brand-name only medication that

isn't covered by many insurance plans

.

Do I qualify for Contrave?

Who should take CONTRAVE? CONTRAVE is approved for use in adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m

²

or greater (obese) or 27 kg/m

²

or greater (overweight) who have at least one weight-related condition, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol.

What is the cheapest way to get Contrave?

You can

use the CONTRAVE Coupon Savings Card Program at your local pharmacy

. If your insurance covers CONTRAVE, you may pay as low as $20. If you don't have insurance or if your insurance doesn't cover CONTRAVE, you will pay no more than $199.

How much is Contrave out of pocket?

The cost for Contrave oral tablet, extended release (90 mg-8 mg) is

around $260 for a supply of 70 tablets

, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.

Is Wellbutrin the same as Contrave?

CONTRAVE contains bupropion, the same active ingredient as some other antidepressant medications

(including, but not limited to, WELLBUTRIN, WELLBUTRIN SR, WELLBUTRIN XL, and APLENZIN). Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term trials.

How quickly does Contrave work?

When will Contrave (naltrexone / bupropion) start working? It can take

about 4 weeks

to start to see the effects of Contrave (naltrexone / bupropion). To achieve the best results, it's important that you lower the calories in your diet and exercise regularly while taking Contrave (naltrexone / bupropion).

How can I get my doctor to prescribe me contrave?

How do I get a prescription?

Your doctor writes a prescription for it

. But, to take advantage of the lowest cost available to you, there are certain pharmacies that will mail Contrave to you at a discounted price. The Contrave.com website will help you with this after you enroll in the savings program.

Is Contrave a good weight-loss pill?

In clinical trials that studied more than 4,500 people,

the drug helped people keep off weight for up to a year

, the length of the studies, according to Orexigen. On average, those who took Contrave for 6 months and combined it with a weight-management program lost 25 pounds, the company says in a statement.

Is Contrave good for depression?

CONTRAVE is not approved to treat depression or other mental illnesses

, or to help people quit smoking (smoking cessation). One of the ingredients in CONTRAVE, bupropion, is the same ingredient in some other medicines used to treat depression and to help people quit smoking.

What foods should I avoid while taking Contrave?

If you decide to take Contrave with meals, note that you should avoid eating

high fat meals

with this drug. Taking Contrave with high fat meals increases the level of the drug in your body. This may lead to increased side effects.

How can I get Saxenda for free?

If you have private or commercial insurance, such as insurance you receive through an employer or purchase yourself, you may be eligible to get savings on your Novo Nordisk medicine. Eligibility and other restrictions apply.

Sign up for SaxendaCare

^®

, a free, step-by-step program for adults who are prescribed Saxenda

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.

Can you drink with Contrave?

Contrave may cause dizziness in some people and therefore may affect alertness.

Avoid or minimise drinking alcohol when taking Contrave

. Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol. Excessive use of alcohol may increase your chance of having a seizure.

What is the new skinny pill?

Plenity is a new FDA-approved medical device that claims to help lose weight by making you feel full before meals

. It is swallowed like a pill and has the potential to help the nearly 40 percent of people in the United States struggling with obesity.

What is the most effective weight loss prescription?

Phentermine-Topiramate extended release (Qsymia)

is the most effective weight loss drug available to date. It combines an adrenergic agonist with a neurostabilizer. Daily doses with four strengths start at 3.75/23mg to 15mg/92mg.

Can I take Contrave if I already take Wellbutrin?

Do you gain weight back after stopping Contrave?

If you stopped after a year of taking Contrave,

you would very likely gain the weight right back

. So if you wanted to keep that 10 pounds off for a long period of time, you have to take the medicine for presumably the rest of your life.

Can you gain weight on Contrave?

Weight gain is not a common side effect with oral naltrexone treatment

. Naltrexone is approved to help promote weight loss when used in combination with bupropion (brand name: Contrave).

How long do you stay on Contrave?

Can patients who stay on CONTRAVE expect to maintain their weight loss? In the COR-1, COR-BMOD, and COR-Diabetes trials, peak weight loss, on average, was achieved after patients had been on CONTRAVE for 36 weeks. On average, patients maintained this weight loss through

56 weeks

.

How does contrave make you feel?

Nearly 1 in 4 people in the clinical trials stopped taking the prescription weight loss pill because they couldn't tolerate the common side effects, including nausea, headache, and vomiting. Contrave can also cause

increased blood pressure, anxiety, and insomnia

. Other side effects include constipation and dizziness.

Is Contrave a controlled substance?

Adding CONTRAVE to a diet and exercise plan has helped thousands of people lose weight and keep it off. And unlike other weight-loss medications, CONTRAVE is

not a controlled substance

, scheduled drug, or stimulant.

Does contrave make you sleepy?

Common side effects of Contrave include nausea, constipation, headache, vomiting, insomnia, dry mouth, and diarrhea.

Contrave can also cause changes in vision, drowsiness, and dizziness

.

Does Contrave increase metabolism?

Contrave stimulates the hunger and reward center of the brain. It raises levels of dopamine to reduce hunger and control cravings.

Contrave doesn't affect the metabolism

, so it's safe to use in people with heart disease.