Contrave
Contrave pairs bupropion with naltrexone in a prolonged-release tablet for obesity, acting on the appetite and reward centres of the brain.
- Categories
- Weight Management · Addiction Recovery
- Active ingredients
- Bupropion · Naltrexone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Prolonged-release tablet
- Strengths
- 8/90mg
You will receive a quality branded generic or generic, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Contrave on your behalf.
- Condition
- Obesity
- Alternative names
- Mysimba
- Therapeutic class
- Weight Loss Agent
- Pharmacological class
- Antiobesity Agent
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor blood pressure
- Minor side effects
- nausea; constipation; headache
- Moderate side effects
- dizziness; insomnia
- Serious side effects
- seizure, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Prolonged-release tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Manufacturer
- Orexigen Therapeutics
- Onset time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- opioids; alcohol
- Age restrictions
- For adults only.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Do not use. Breastfeeding: Do not use.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to components; uncontrolled hypertension; seizure disorders; eating disorders
Patient summary
Contrave pairs bupropion with naltrexone in a prolonged-release tablet for obesity, acting on the appetite and reward centres of the brain.
Mechanism of action
This combination medication acts by modulating the reward system and appetite-regulating centres in the brain to reduce food cravings and control caloric intake.
Contrave combines the active ingredients bupropion and naltrexone, a known pharmaceutical option for the management of obesity. Often sold under the brand name Mysimba, this medication is available as a tablet in a strength of 8/90mg. The manufacturer, Orexigen Therapeutics, developed this dual-action formulation to assist patients with weight control alongside a managed diet and physical activity programme.
Buying Contrave online
Generic variants of similar active ingredients, often manufactured in India, can offer a more budget friendly alternative to the original brand for expats living in regions with limited local stock. As with any treatment for obesity, this product is best used under a doctor’s care.
What will I receive when I order Contrave?
A branded generic or generic containing bupropion and naltrexone, at the strength you choose. Yasabai lists the medicine as Contrave; the exact brand and manufacturer depend on stock. The combination is a weight loss agent, used for obesity.
What is the price of Contrave?
It depends on the strength and pack. Contrave comes in an 8/90mg strength, in packs of 30 to 120 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
What other names is Contrave sold under?
Other brands of bupropion and naltrexone include Mysimba.
What is Contrave used for?
Contrave contains bupropion and naltrexone, used for obesity. Contrave acts by modulating the reward system and appetite-regulating centres in the brain to reduce food cravings and control caloric intake.
How quickly does Contrave work?
Bupropion and naltrexone usually start to work within 1 to 2 weeks. It varies from person to person.
What are the side effects of Contrave?
The common side effects of bupropion and naltrexone are nausea, constipation and headache. Less common ones include dizziness and insomnia. Serious but less common side effects include seizure, which needs urgent medical attention.
Does Contrave interact with alcohol?
Alcohol can interact with bupropion and naltrexone, so check with a doctor or pharmacist before you drink while taking Contrave. It can also interact with opioids.
Is Contrave available over the counter in Thailand?
Online, yes: Yasabai does not ask for a prescription to order Contrave. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order Contrave online for delivery in Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Contrave is the name this medicine is listed under. What you receive is a branded generic or generic with the same active ingredient (Bupropion / Naltrexone) at the same dose.
- We supply branded generics and generics only, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers, not originator brand packs.
- The exact brand and manufacturer depend on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.