Bupropion-Associated Hypertension

Monitoring and Contraindications

• For patients taking naltrexone-bupropion ER for weight management, blood pressure and heart rate should be monitored periodically, especially in the first 12 weeks of treatment, as recommended by clinical guidelines 1, 2
• Naltrexone-bupropion ER should be avoided in patients with uncontrolled hypertension, according to the American Gastroenterological Association 2