Naltrexone Benefits & Uses

Naltrexone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Alcoholism

Other Benefits

Opioid Toxicity

Naltrexone Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Alcoholism Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Alcoholism Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Naltrexone Related Warnings

Is the use of Naltrexone safe for pregnant women?

Naltrexone may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Naltrexone again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Naltrexone safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Naltrexone on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Naltrexone on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Naltrexone on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Naltrexone on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Naltrexone on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Naltrexone on the Heart?

Naltrexone is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Naltrexone with Other Drugs

Naltrexone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Codeine

Paracetamol,Codeine

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Abacavir,Lamivudine

Paracetamol

Naltrexone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Naltrexone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Suicidal Tendency
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Naltrexone

Is this Naltrexone habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Naltrexone.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Naltrexone you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Naltrexone is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Naltrexone cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Naltrexone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Naltrexone

It is safe to take Naltrexone with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Naltrexone

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Naltrexone as it can have severe side effects.

Severe