Naltrexone, also known as ReVia or Depade, is a medication used to treat alcoholism.
Features
Naltrexone blocks the sensation of pleasure in your brain when you drink alcohol.
Side Effects
According to Medline Plus, Naltrexone's common side effects include nausea, vomiting, appetite loss, headache and dizziness. More side effects exist than those listed here.
Warning
FamilyDoctor.org, says not to take narcotics (addictive drugs) such as heroine, morphine and codeine while taking Naltrexone. If these narcotics are in your body with Naltrexone, you may experience withdrawal symptoms.
Overdose
In cases of overdose on Naltrexone, the hot line number at the American Association of Poison Control Centers is 1-800-222-1222.
Precaution
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, it's important to inform your doctor, according to Medline Plus. There are no conclusive studies that Naltrexone harms the fetus or is passed into breast milk. Therefore, it's permissible for pregnant women to take Naltrexone and for mothers to breastfeed if the benefits outweigh the risks.
