Repatha and Contrave drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Repatha (evolocumab) and Contrave (bupropion hydrochloride; naltrexone hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include alopecia among females.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Repatha and Contrave. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Repatha?

Repatha has active ingredients of evolocumab. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 156,258 Repatha users. Check the latest studies of Repatha.

What is Contrave?

Contrave has active ingredients of bupropion hydrochloride; naltrexone hydrochloride. It is often used in weight loss. eHealthMe is studying from 5,553 Contrave users. Check the latest studies of Contrave.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

12 people who take Repatha and Contrave together, and have interactions are studied.

Repatha and Contrave drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Repatha and Contrave, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
  2. Constipation
  3. Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears)
  4. Weight fluctuation
  5. Nerve compression
  6. Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus)
  7. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
  8. Faecaloma (hard mass of fecal matter)
  9. Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx)
  10. Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath)

male:

n/a

What are the common drug interactions of Repatha and Contrave, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

  1. Atrial fibrillation (fibrillation of the muscles of the atria of the heart)
  2. Chest pain
  3. Heart rate increased

60+:

  1. Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
  2. Constipation
  3. Muscle injury
  4. Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx)
  5. Nerve compression
  6. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
  7. Procedural pain
  8. Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears)
  9. Weight fluctuation
  10. Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 11 people, 91.67%
  2. High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 91.67%
  3. Blood Pressure Abnormal: 11 people, 91.67%
  4. Pain: 9 people, 75.00%
  5. Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 9 people, 75.00%
  6. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 9 people, 75.00%
  7. Spinal Pain (pain in spine): 7 people, 58.33%
  8. Macular Degeneration (painless eye condition that leads to the gradual loss of central vision): 7 people, 58.33%
  9. Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 16.67%
  10. Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 16.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on evolocumab and bupropion hydrochloride; naltrexone hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Repatha and Contrave, respectively), and Repatha and Contrave (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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