... to Las Vegas in a few weeks and know I will be drinking is it OK?
I just started taking contrave and was wondering about drinking alcohol while taking it I am going?
Question posted by janetlj77 on 16 April 2015
Last updated on 17 April 2015 by Delila
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Hi, i take Naltrexone and have been warned of the risks of drinking with it, such as potentially bad interactions involving the liver. Also, with Naltrexone you won't get the same feelings if you do drink with it, the alcohol will still affect you physically but you won't get the usual drunken feeling/s, so there is little point consuming alcohol anyway... and also it can make you feel unwell the evening of drinking and the morning after
NO its not ok. Contrave is 2 meds, Bupropion is an antidepressant and does not react well with alcohol, here is what the interaftion checker says-Using buPROPion with alcohol may increase the risk of uncommon side effects such as seizures, hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, mood and behavioral changes, depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and panic attacks. On the other hand, sudden withdrawal from alcohol following regular or chronic use can also increase your risk of seizures during treatment with buPROPion. If you are prone to frequent or excessive alcohol use, talk to your doctor before starting buPROPion. In general, you should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with buPROPion. Also avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
The other is naltrexone and this is what it says about that-Naltrexone may cause liver problems, and using it with other medications that can also affect the liver such as ethanol may increase that risk. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with these medications. Call your doctor immediately if you have fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, as these may be signs and symptoms of liver damage. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
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- Contrave uses and safety info
- Contrave prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Contrave (detailed)
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