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Contrave for Weight Loss

A Daily Pill to Control Cravings and Support Weight Loss

Sometimes the hardest part of losing weight isn’t hunger — it’s the cravings and emotional eating that get in the way. Contrave is an FDA-approved prescription medication that helps control appetite and reduce cravings, making it easier to stay consistent with your weight loss plan.

At PrecisionMD Wellness and Weight Loss, our providers prescribe Contrave for patients in our Decatur and Madison clinics and through telemedicine across Alabama, helping you manage the mental and physical sides of weight loss.

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How Contrave Works

Contrave combines two medications — bupropion (often used for mood and motivation) and naltrexone (used to reduce cravings). Together, they:
Decrease food cravings, especially for comfort foods
Reduce emotional and stress eating
Help you feel more in control of your choices
Support long-term weight management when combined with healthy lifestyle changes

Benefits of Contrave

Patients prescribed Contrave often experience:

  • Fewer cravings and less emotional eating
  • Improved consistency with diet and exercise plans
  • Steady, sustainable weight loss
  • More control over food-related behaviors
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Who Is a Candidate for Contrave?

You may qualify for Contrave if you:

  • Have a BMI of 27 or higher with weight-related conditions
  • Have a BMI of 30 or higher even without other health concerns
  • Carry excess body fat or an increased waist circumference that raises health risks, even if your BMI is lower
  • Struggle most with cravings or emotional eating rather than hunger alone
  • Prefer a daily oral medication instead of an injection

Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers to common questions about our services, products, and policies. This section is designed to help you get the information you need—fast and easy.
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How is Contrave different from GLP-1 medications like Wegovy or Zepbound?
GLP-1 medications mainly control hunger and metabolism, while Contrave specifically targets cravings and emotional eating. Some patients may benefit more from one or the other depending on their challenges.
No — at least not in the sense of following a strict or highly restrictive diet. We don’t require patients to follow rigid meal plans. Instead, Contrave works best when paired with healthy food choices and good habits that support long-term weight management. The goal is sustainability, not temporary dieting.
Some patients notice a decrease in cravings within the first few weeks, though weight changes may take longer. It’s important to know that Contrave requires a full 12 weeks of consistent use to determine whether it’s effective for you. Your provider will assess your progress at that point.
Like other weight loss medications, Contrave works best as part of a comprehensive, long-term plan. If you stop taking it without maintaining healthy habits, weight regain is possible. At PrecisionMD, we help you create lasting changes so you can maintain results over time.
At PrecisionMD, Contrave is available through our clinic for $99 per month. We can also prescribe the individual generic components separately, which are often available at local pharmacies for much less — giving you flexibility based on your needs and budget.
In clinical studies, patients using Contrave lost an average of 5–8% of their starting body weight when paired with lifestyle changes. Some people may lose more, others less, depending on factors like appetite, cravings, metabolism, and consistency with healthy habits. The key is that Contrave works best for patients whose biggest challenge is cravings or emotional eating, rather than hunger alone.
Common side effects can include nausea, constipation, headache, dry mouth, or trouble sleeping. These are often mild and improve with time. Because Contrave affects brain chemistry, some patients may notice mood changes or dizziness. At PrecisionMD, we monitor your progress and work with you to minimize side effects while keeping treatment safe and effective.

Contrave at PrecisionMD

When you begin Contrave treatment with us, you’ll receive:

  • A full consultation and lab review
  • A personalized treatment plan based on your health history
  • Guidance on how to take Contrave safely and effectively
  • Regular follow-up visits every 4–12 weeks
  • Ongoing support for nutrition and lifestyle changes

Reduce cravings, stay consistent, and finally see results.

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Contrave in Decatur, Madison, and Across Alabama

We prescribe Contrave in our Decatur and Madison clinics and offer telemedicine statewide, making weight loss support accessible to patients across Huntsville, Athens, Cullman, Hartselle, Hazel Green, Harvest, and New Market.

Take the first step today — schedule your consultation and see if Contrave is right for you.

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