When these receptors are triggered, either by a medication or a natural hormone, they do a few key things: Help with blood sugar regulation Slow gastric emptying, which makes someone feel full for longer Reduce hunger cues Based on these established effects, there are three FDA-approved drugs in this medication class
Concomitant use with aspirin, other NSAIDs, probenecid, or pentoxifylline heightens gastrointestinal and bleeding toxicity and represents an absolute or relative contraindication
With antimicrobials, you can have both simultaneously, of course. Mild ADRs will typically resolve shortly after the medication is stopped
At Cape Fear Physical Medicine and Rehab, we incorporate Contrave into a customized treatment plan that includes diet counseling, exercise guidance, and ongoing support from our experienced team
So next time youre looking for a healthy snack, grab an avocado and give your body the boost it needs to fight off free radicals