Continue your weight loss journey. Get an online prescription refill for Contrave in Canada

Yes, Contrave is available in Canada. Contrave extended-release tablets were approved by Health Canada in March 2018 for chronic weight management. There are currently no active shortage notices for Contrave in Canada. However, with shortages of doctors across provinces, getting a Contrave prescription refill can take days. You can skip the wait by using our telehealth app and get your online prescription refill within minutes. 

Contrave is taken as extended-release tablets with a four-week gradual dose increase to reduce side effects. The standard dosing ramp-up is as follows: 

• Week 1: 1 tablet in the morning
• Week 2: 1 tablet in the morning, one tablet in the evening.
• Week 3: 2 tablets in the morning, one tablet in the evening.
• Week 4 and onward: 2 tablets each morning and two each evening

Swallow the tablet with food and space doses to minimize insomnia.

Most people begin to notice reduced cravings and some weight change by weeks 4–6, as your dose reaches the full maintenance level. By 12 weeks, you should have lost at least 5% of your starting weight. If not, it’s unlikely Contrave will benefit you further and a clinician may stop it . Longterm studies show that, for responders, weight loss is maintained through 56 weeks.

Contrave can significantly enhance weight loss when combined with diet and exercise.  In one-year trials, patients on Contrave (with lifestyle changes) lost on average about 5%–10% of their starting body weight, whereas those doing lifestyle changes with a placebo lost much less. However, it is important to note that Contrave is not a magic pill, and you can’t lose 50 pounds in a month. Weight loss will be gradual and vary from person to person. But feel free to consult our licensed online doctor anytime if Contrave is not working for you. 

Most side effects of Contrave are mild to moderate and tend to occur during the first weeks of treatment (as your body adjusts) or when the dose is increased. Common side effects reported in clinical trials include:

• Diarrhea or constipation
• Headache or migraines
• Dizziness
• Difficulty sleeping
• A feeling of thirst or cottonmouth
• Vomiting in some individuals, especially if nausea is strong
• Changes in mood

In severe cases, Bupropion, being an antidepressant, may contribute to:

• Suicidal thoughts
• Anxiety
• Behavior disorders

Although most side effects are temporary, lasting days to weeks, if you don’t see an improvement, consult a virtual doctor instantly.

Contrave costs about $300–$400 for a one-month maintenance supply without insurance, though some patient-support programs can bring that down to around $99/month. Retail spending ranges from roughly $1,200 to $3,600 annually if paying full price. You can get a prescription refill at an affordable rate by talking to our physician. 

You can prevent the side effects by following the online doctor’s prescription. If you still experience the side effects, your prescriber will help you manage them. Some of these tips include: 

• Start with a lower dose and then gradually increase it 
• Taking your medication can reduce nausea and dizziness
• Drink plenty of water to reduce constipation
• Take your evening dose in the morning to avoid insomnia 
• Split the dose differently or add calming exercises to improve mood

Staying in touch with your healthcare provider is important to getting the best results from online obesity treatment.

As of 2025, Contrave is not covered by provincial health plans. You can get this weight loss medication at an affordable price with Your Doctors Online. We offer multiple subscription plans, including a family-sharing plan, to help you and your family stay healthy.

Contrave is not combined with other prescription weight-loss medications. In fact, taking certain medications, such as phentermine, might increase blood pressure or heart rate too much. So, it is better to stick with your prescription and consult a doctor if you are not seeing the expected weight loss results.

Yes, online Contrave prescriptions are legal under Health Canada’s regulations, provided your prescriber holds a valid license in your province or territory. Each provincial college of physicians and surgeons sets its own telemedicine rules. For example, Quebec requires a Quebec-licensed prescriber, while Ontario and British Columbia permit virtual prescribing under their respective College guidelines.

If Bupropion/Naltrexone does not work for you or you are allergic to any of the active ingredients, our doctors may prescribe a different weight loss medication. This may include:

• Semaglutide (Wegovy®) in Canada: A once-weekly injectable GLP-1 agonist that suppresses appetite and slows gastric emptying.
• Liraglutide (Saxenda®) Prescription: A daily GLP-1 injection that reduces hunger by acting on brain appetite centers.
• Orlistat (Xenical®): A lipase inhibitor taken with meals that blocks about 30% of dietary fat absorption.

Contrave is available only as an extended-release oral tablet combining 8 mg naltrexone with 90 mg bupropion per tablet. No other strengths or generics are currently marketed in Canada.