Carbidopa and levodopa and Naltrexone and bupropion interaction
Carbidopa and levodopa and Naltrexone and bupropion: the Naltrexone and bupropion prescribing label describes an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Naltrexone and bupropion (Contrave Extended-Release) label · effective 2025-11-10
CNS toxicity has been reported when bupropion was coadministered with levodopa or amantadine.
Dopaminergic Drugs (levodopa and amantadine): CNS toxicity can occur when used concomitantly with CONTRAVE.
Dopaminergic Drugs (Levodopa and Amantadine) Bupropion, levodopa, and amantadine have dopamine agonist effects.
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