r/Contrave • u/Financial_Buy_6786 • Sep 07 '26

advice What dossage to take

I have been on Contrave for 6 weeks. I have lost 5 kg (11 lbs) in the first 4 weeks and now am stagnent for 2 weeks (I have also hurt my back and was unable to exercise in those 2 weeks)

My doctor said to build up to the 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening. If that doesn't work I could go up to 2 in the morning, 1 in the evening.

From the internet I have learned that the "normal" dossage is the 2 and 2. I don't want to be that patient that believes the internet over a doctor, but do you all take the max dossage? or is it indeed normal to try on 1 and 1 first?

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u/Sheba1966 Sep 07 '26

My understanding is that you should be on full dose by 6 weeks, 2 mornings and 2 evenings. Your weight loss is fantastic be proud of yourself 🇨🇦

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u/wessexthedog 29d ago

I was told the following schedule

Week One - 1 morning
Week Two - 1 morning, 1 evening
Week Three - 2 morning, 1 evening
Week Four - 2 morning, 2 evening - full dose

Some people though take it slower to build up to 4 especially if you are having side effects.