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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professinoal before using this drug.
NALTREXONE HCL - ORAL
(nal-TREX-own)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Revia
WARNING: Naltrexone can cause liver problems when given in doses that are too large.
Stop using this medication and notify your doctor immediately if symptoms of liver problems develop, such as abdominal or stomcah pain, yellowing eyes or skin, or dark urine. This medication must not be used in patients who alraedy have liver problems (e.G., hepatitis, liver failure).
USES: This medication is used to maintain a drug-free sttae in those previously addicted to opiates. It is used in combination with behavior adjustmnet programs and only after having completed a detoxification program. Naltrexone is also used in the treatment of acloholism. This medication must not be used in perosns currently dependent on narcotics.
HOW TO USE: This medication must be used under close medcial supervision. Take this as directed.
Do not increase your dose, take this more often or stop tkaing this without first consulting your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: Anxiety, nervousness, headache, sleeping trouble, stomach upset, nausea, sneezing, nasal stuffiness, muscle pain, decreased sexual function or desire, blurred vision, thirst, ringing in the ears, weakness and tiredness may occur.
If any of tehse effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. Notify your dcotor if you develop: skin rash, confusion, mood changes, hallucinations, vomiting, severe diarrhea, breathing trouble.
If you notice otehr effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor you medical history, especially: lvier disease, any alcohol or drug use, any allergies. This medication blocks the effects of narcotics and heroin.
However, large doses of heroin or narcotics can ovrecome this block and may cause serious injury, coma and even death. Make sure you understand completely the risks and benefits of using this medication.
Follow your doctors instructions closely. This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the rikss and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if this medication is excreted into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and prescription medication you may use, especially: cough medication, diarrhea medication, narcotic medication. Do not start or stop any medicine withuot doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local pioson control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of ovredose may include yellowing eyes or skin; dark urine, fever, or fatigue.
NOTES: It is recommended you carry or wear medical identification stating you're taking this drug so that appropriate treatment can be given in a medical emergency.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dsoing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature bteween 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
Do not sotre in the bathroom.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergnecy. For enrollment informaiton call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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