What all is naltrexone used for?

Naltrexone is used to help narcotic dependents who have stopped taking narcotics to stay drug-free. It is also used to help alcoholics stay alcohol-free. The medicine is not a cure for addiction.

Is naltrexone a controlled substance?

Naltrexone can be administered on a daily, twice a week or three times a week regimen, based on the clinical needs of the patient, and the therapeutic goals of the patient and therapist. Because naltrexone is unscheduled under the Controlled Substances Act, any licensed physician can prescribe this drug.

What is the side effects of naltrexone?

More common

• Abdominal or stomach cramping or pain (mild or moderate)
• anxiety, nervousness, restlessness or trouble sleeping.
• headache.
• nausea or vomiting.
• unusual tiredness.

What is naltrexone and how does it work?

Naltrexone belongs to a class of drugs known as opiate antagonists. It works in the brain to prevent opiate effects (e.g., feelings of well-being, pain relief). It also decreases the desire to take opiates. This medication is also used to treat alcohol abuse. It can help people drink less alcohol or stop drinking altogether.

What happens if you drink alcohol while taking naltrexone?

Naltrexone binds to the opiate receptors in the brain and blocks their function, thereby blocking the sensation of pleasure that is produced by drinking alcohol. If a person does drink while taking naltrexone, he or she will continue to experience a lessening of inhibition leading to risky behavior, sedation, and depression.

How does naltrexone make you feel?

Side effects as a result of naltrexone use are reported to be relatively rare, but they do occur in some instances. Nausea, stomach cramps, and diarrhea are the most common reported side effects; however, these typically resolve over time. Some individuals may experience muscle stiffness, cramps, and headaches.

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