Now, the combination of bupropion and naltrexone is being studied for possible weight-loss effects through its synergistic action on appetite signaling and the mesolimbic reward system.

Naltrexone is not approved for weight loss, so its prescribing information does not list side effects for this use. If you have other questions about naltrexone’s side effects, talk with your ...

This is a remarkable finding considering naltrexone's known pharmacological effects in other study settings. If AOMs reduce alcohol use partly by promoting weight loss, adjusting for weight loss ...

Obesity is a chronic medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. And while BMI (body mass index) is not the be-all and end-all assessment of obesity (it's not without its problems ...

Joe Breen, 38, is one of thousands of people whose experiences with GLP-1s such as Ozempic and Wegovy have radically changed their relationship with alcohol. Are these drugs the future for treating ...

Anti-obesity medication use was associated with reduced alcohol consumption among patients in a telehealth medical weight ...

Qsymia is FDA approved for long-term use. Bupropion-naltrexone (Contrave) is a combination drug used for weight loss. Bupropion works in the brain to reduce appetite and is also commonly used for ...

Among participants reporting alcohol use at baseline ... the association with bupropion and naltrexone became statistically insignificant when adjusted for weight loss. Researchers hypothesized ...

About The Study: This cohort study among individuals participating in a weight loss program found ... medications that lead to reduced use. For example, naltrexone decreases cravings for alcohol ...

Further studies should include broader populations and head-to-head comparisons of bupropion/naltrexone with other active weight-loss agents. An editorialist warns that known psychiatric and ...