Side Effects


What side effects may I notice from receiving Contrave?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

-allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
-breathing problems
-changes in vision
-confusion
-elevated mood, decreased need for sleep, racing thoughts, impulsive behavior
-fast or irregular heartbeat
-hallucinations, loss of contact with reality
-increased blood pressure
-rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes
-redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
-seizures
-signs and symptoms of liver injury like dark yellow or brown urine; general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms; light-colored stools; loss of appetite; nausea; right upper belly pain; unusually weak or tired; yellowing of the eyes or skin
-suicidal thoughts or other mood changes
-vomiting
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

-constipation
-headache
-loss of appetite
-indigestion, stomach upset
-tremors

This list may not describe all possible side effects for Contrave. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Source: FDA