{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Dr. Paika Podcast","title":"Contrave Side Effects Explained | What’s Normal, Dangerous & What To Do","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/d57d2240\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":622,"description":"#Contrave #WeightLoss #Obesity #WeightLossJourney #Naltrexone\nThinking about Contrave for weight loss? Before you start this medication, you need to understand the REAL side effects, what’s normal, what’s dangerous, and what you should never ignore.\nIn this video, Dr. Mohammed K. Paika — board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine — breaks down the most common and serious side effects of Contrave (naltrexone/bupropion), including nausea, headaches, constipation, sleep issues, mood changes, blood pressure concerns, seizure risk, and more.\nYou’ll also learn:\n✅ Why side effects happen\n✅ How to reduce nausea and dizziness\n✅ When symptoms are normal\n✅ What symptoms require immediate medical attention\n✅ Who should NOT take Contrave\n✅ How clinicians safely prescribe and monitor this medication\nContrave can be an effective tool for weight management when used correctly — but education and monitoring matter.\nThis video is designed to help patients make informed decisions and understand the biology behind medication-assisted weight loss.\nTimestamps \n00:00 – Intro\n00:32 – What Is Contrave & How It Works\n01:28 – Most Common Side Effects\n01:45 – Nausea & How To Reduce It\n02:34 – Headaches & Hydration Tips\n03:07 – Constipation & Gut Changes\n03:52 – Dry Mouth & Dehydration\n04:22 – Dizziness & Lightheadedness\n05:03 – Sleep Problems & Insomnia\n05:48 – Mood Changes, Anxiety & Depression\n06:43 – Blood Pressure & Heart Rate Risks\n07:29 – Seizure Risk & Safety Warnings\n08:14 – Allergic Reactions & Emergencies\n08:43 – Why Dose Titration Matters\n09:18 – Medication Interactions\n09:48 – Final Takeaway: Contrave Is a Tool, Not a Shortcut\n10:10 – Outro & Subscribe Reminder\n👨‍⚕️ ABOUT DR. MOHAMMED K. PAIKA\nBoard-Certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine\nCertified Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach\nHelping people understand metabolism, hormones, and sustainable health through evidence-based medicine.\n👍 Like\n💬 Comment\n📌 Share\n🔔 Subscribe for more honest conversations...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9qIr9DvwV8ODN3d9cHtpN76KWo0AHFHUFFi87mNWtws/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNGNl/MTliYWE0MmYyMTY1/NWNjZTA2MWU0Zjgx/N2I5YS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}