Continuing Contrave After Goal Weight?

I've just started taking Contrave (on day 3). Before I continue very far down this road I'm wondering about what happens once I've reached my goal weight with respect to staying on or getting off of Contrave? I've not discussed this with my physician. I'm mostly concerned about effects on mental health. Should one expect to stay on this drug for the rest of their life? About 3 years ago I was treated for rather mild depression that was treated with Celexa. I'm presently on 20 mg of Celexa. For the 3 days I've taken it I've felt a bit groggy and have periods of feeling very very sleepy when I don't think I should be.

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Hello, Les! How are you?

The feeling groggy and sleepy can be normal side effects of this medication, in some people that take it. As listed by the FDA, you may also experience dizziness, headache, nervousness and anorexia.

However, the Bupropion in the Contrave can boost the effect of the Celexa, which could also explain that. You may need to speak to your doctor about taking a lower dose, while you're on the Contrave. Bupropion is also used as an antidepressant, so it could actually further improve mental health.

And no, Contrave is not meant to be taken life long, just for a period of time to aid in weight loss.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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