Why people use it: Proponents claim it may speed up postworkout recovery, reduce acute inflammation, improve athletic performance, help you heal faster from an injury or surgery, treat inflammatory bowel issues or other gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, or even cure a hangover
Pros Cons May increase the risk of suicidal thoughts Can interact with many other medications May cause nausea, constipation, headache, vomiting, and insomnia Contrave side effects The side effects associated with taking Contrave are typically mild
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