Wegovy (Injection & Pill)
Wegovy (semaglutide) is an FDA-approved GLP-1 medication for long-term weight loss. We prescribe all three forms: the weekly injection, the higher-dose Wegovy HD, and the once-daily pill.
Contrave
Contrave is an FDA-approved daily pill that combines bupropion and naltrexone to quiet cravings and emotional eating, the part of weight loss willpower alone rarely fixes.
How Contrave works
Contrave combines two medications, bupropion (often used for mood and motivation) and naltrexone (used to reduce cravings). Together, they:
- Decrease food cravings, especially for comfort foods
- Reduce emotional and stress eating
- Help you feel more in control of your choices
- Support long-term weight management when combined with healthy lifestyle changes
Benefits of Contrave
Patients prescribed Contrave often experience:
- Fewer cravings and less emotional eating
- Improved consistency with diet and exercise plans
- Steady, sustainable weight loss
- More control over food-related behaviors
Who is a candidate for Contrave?
You may qualify for Contrave if you:
- Have a BMI of 27 or higher with weight-related conditions
- Have a BMI of 30 or higher even without other health concerns
- Carry excess body fat or an increased waist circumference that raises health risks, even if your BMI is lower
- Struggle most with cravings or emotional eating rather than hunger alone
- Prefer a daily oral medication instead of an injection
Contrave at PrecisionMD
When you begin Contrave treatment with us, you’ll receive:
- A full consultation and lab review
- A personalized treatment plan based on your health history
- Guidance on how to take Contrave safely and effectively
- Regular follow-up visits every 4–12 weeks
- Ongoing support for nutrition and lifestyle changes
Reduce cravings, stay consistent, and finally see results.
Contrave in Decatur, Madison, and across Alabama
We prescribe Contrave in our Decatur and Madison clinics and offer telehealth statewide, making weight loss support accessible to patients across Huntsville, Athens, Cullman, Hartselle, Hazel Green, Harvest, and New Market. Take the first step today. Schedule your consultation and see if Contrave is right for you.
Physician-led care
Every plan at PrecisionMD follows the protocols of Dr. Traci McCormick, MD, triple board-certified in Obesity Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine and Radiation Oncology.
Where to get it
In clinic or from home.
Start at either clinic, or by video from anywhere in Alabama when it fits your plan.
Questions
About Contrave
Still unsure? Call or text (256) 286-1888.
GLP-1 medications mainly control hunger and metabolism, while Contrave specifically targets cravings and emotional eating. Some patients may benefit more from one or the other depending on their challenges.
No, at least not in the sense of following a strict or highly restrictive diet. We don’t require patients to follow rigid meal plans. Instead, Contrave works best when paired with healthy food choices and good habits that support long-term weight management. The goal is sustainability, not temporary dieting.
Some patients notice a decrease in cravings within the first few weeks, though weight changes may take longer. It’s important to know that Contrave requires a full 12 weeks of consistent use to determine whether it’s effective for you. Your provider will assess your progress at that point.
Like other weight loss medications, Contrave works best as part of a comprehensive, long-term plan. If you stop taking it without maintaining healthy habits, weight regain is possible. At PrecisionMD, we help you create lasting changes so you can maintain results over time.
At PrecisionMD, Contrave is available through our clinic for $99 per month. We can also prescribe the individual generic components separately, which are often available at local pharmacies for much less, giving you flexibility based on your needs and budget.
In clinical studies, patients using Contrave lost an average of 5–8% of their starting body weight when paired with lifestyle changes. Some people may lose more, others less, depending on factors like appetite, cravings, metabolism, and consistency with healthy habits. The key is that Contrave works best for patients whose biggest challenge is cravings or emotional eating, rather than hunger alone.
Common side effects can include nausea, constipation, headache, dry mouth, or trouble sleeping. These are often mild and improve with time. Because Contrave affects brain chemistry, some patients may notice mood changes or dizziness. At PrecisionMD, we monitor your progress and work with you to minimize side effects while keeping treatment safe and effective.
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Other options to ask about.
Zepbound
Zepbound (tirzepatide) is an FDA-approved weekly injection that acts on two hormone pathways, GLP-1 and GIP, to reduce appetite and support your metabolism.
Foundayo (Orforglipron)
Foundayo (orforglipron), approved by the FDA on April 1, 2026, is the first oral GLP-1 weight loss pill you can take at any time of day, with or without food, so the medication fits your routine instead of the other way around.
Your first visit
Start with a conversation that isn't rushed.
Every new patient begins with a consultation: your history, your goals, and a clear plan. In person in Decatur or Madison, or by telehealth anywhere in Alabama.
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