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Naltrexone/bupropion combination therapy produces moderate weight loss (up to 6.1% vs placebo) and improves metabolic markers, but carries risks of seizures and psychiatric side effects.

This medication can help you lose weight by affecting brain chemicals that control hunger. It is taken twice daily and must be started at a low dose to avoid side effects like nausea, constipation, or headaches. It is not suitable for people with a history of seizures, eating disorders, or heart problems. You must stop the medication if you do not lose at least 5% of your body weight after 12 weeks.

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Contrave®... COR-I study... maximum dose... 6.1% weight loss compared to control 1.3%... risk of seizures... psychiatric side effects
Jang Won Son · Journal of Korean Diabetes · 2022

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Multiple randomized controlled trials (COR-I, COR-II, COR-BMOD) cited.

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Recent Advances in Anti-Obesity Drugs

Jang Won Son · Journal of Korean Diabetes · 2022

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