Contrave
Contrave combines bupropion with naltrexone in a prolonged-release tablet for obesity. It is supplied in a single strength and various pack sizes. You can compare the price per tablet across options.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/90mg | 30 tablets | US$78.30 | US$2.61 |
| 8/90mg | 60 tablets | US$140.40 | US$2.34 |
| 8/90mg | 90 tablets | US$199.80 | US$2.22 |
| 8/90mg | 120 tablets | US$253.20 | US$2.11 |
- Category
- Weight Management
- 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 is a prolonged-release tablet containing bupropion and naltrexone at a strength of 8/90mg. It is used for obesity. The originator company is Orexigen Therapeutics, and the medicine is also known as Mysimba.
The combination acts on appetite and reward centres in the brain, reducing food cravings and helping to control calorie intake. Onset is usually within 1–2 weeks, and each dose lasts around 24 hours. Contrave is contraindicated in hypersensitivity to its components, uncontrolled hypertension, seizure disorders and eating disorders. Blood pressure should be monitored. Seizures are a serious side effect and need immediate medical attention. It is for adults only and must not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Opioids and alcohol are interactions.
Ordering Contrave from Malaysia
Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks. Prices are shown in ringgit by default. Confirm the 8/90mg strength and pack details when ordering, and browse the weight management category for related options.
FAQ
What is Contrave for?
Contrave contains bupropion and naltrexone and is taken for obesity. Contrave acts by modulating the reward system and appetite-regulating centres in the brain to reduce food cravings and control caloric intake.
Does Contrave go by other names?
You may also see bupropion and naltrexone sold as Mysimba.
How soon does Contrave start working?
Bupropion and naltrexone usually kick in within 1 to 2 weeks. Everyone is a little different.
Does Contrave have side effects?
Yes, it can. The ones people notice most with bupropion and naltrexone are nausea, constipation and headache. Some people also get dizziness and insomnia. Rarer but serious: seizure. That needs urgent medical help.
Does alcohol mix with Contrave?
Alcohol can interact with bupropion and naltrexone, so ask a doctor or pharmacist before drinking while you're on Contrave. It can also interact with opioids.
What do I get when I order Contrave?
You get a generic or branded generic with bupropion and naltrexone, in the strength you pick. We list it as Contrave; the exact brand and maker depend on stock. The combination is a weight loss agent, used for obesity.
How much is Contrave?
That depends on the strength and pack you pick. Contrave comes in an 8/90mg strength, in packs of 30 to 120 tablets. You'll see the price per tablet for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs work out cheaper per tablet. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
Can I get Contrave without a prescription here?
Online, yes. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Contrave. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order Contrave for delivery to Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
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.