💭 Psychiatric / Mental HealthTablet, oral

    ReVia

    naltrexone hydrochloride

    An opioid antagonist used to support recovery in adults with alcohol dependence and to block the effects of opioids in people who have completed opioid detoxification.

    Form

    Tablet, oral

    Uses

    3

    Side effects

    4

    Category

    Psychiatric

    01

    What is ReVia used for?

    • Treatment of alcohol dependence.
    • Blockade of opioid effects in opioid-dependent patients.
    • Support for maintaining opioid abstinence.
    02

    naltrexone hydrochloride side effects

    Common side effects of naltrexone hydrochloride include:

    Nausea
    Headache
    Fatigue
    Anxiety
    CommonModerateLess common
    03

    naltrexone hydrochloride warnings & precautions

    • Do not use in patients currently using opioids or in acute opioid withdrawal.
    • After opioid detoxification, patients have reduced opioid tolerance and are at higher risk of overdose if they relapse.

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    Frequently asked questions

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    Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the FDA openFDA database and is provided for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or pharmacist before starting or changing medication.