General information

Revia is an opiate antagonist. It can be prescribed to prevent drug or alcohol abuse. Its active ingredient is Naltrexone. The medicine works preventing opiate effects in the brain. It allows to decrease desire to take drugs.

Directions

It is recommended to take the medicine as it was prescribed by your doctor. The recommended dose is 50 mg one time per day. You can take it with or without food. The dose can be increased up to 100-150 mg.

Precautions

Contraindications

People with such conditions as allergy to Revia, liver failure and acute hepatitis can’t use the medicine.

Possible side effects

Side effects can be the following: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing, nausea, headache, anxiety, tiredness, and trouble sleeping, abdominal cramps, muscle aches, bone or joint pain, restlessness and runny nose. If you experience any of the side effects listed above contact your doctor.

Drug interaction

Inform your doctor about all medicines you may use, especially about medications for diarrhoea, cough and thioridazine.

Missed dose

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time of the next intake just skip it and go back to your schedule.

Overdose

If you think you have overdosed the medicine seek emergency medical help immediately.

Storage

Store the medicine at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

Note

The information presented at the site has a general character. Note please this information cannot be used for self-treatment and self diagnosis. You should consult with your doctor or health care adviser regarding any specific instructions of your condition. The information is reliable, but we concede it could contain mistakes. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other damage caused by use of this information on the site and also for consequences of self-treatment.

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