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(also known as Revia, Vivitrol)
Naltrexone is used to help narcotic addicts 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. It is used as part of an overall program that may include counseling, attending support group meetings, and other treatment ... continue
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Alcoholism | 83 |
72% |
| Heroin Addiction & Reco... | 22 |
82% |
| Prescription Drug Abuse | 20 |
80% |
| Self-Injury | 11 |
82% |
| Cocaine Addiction & Rec... | 10 |
100% |
Overall, 78% (158
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Naltrexone Reviews
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I am on this medication, and it seems to be helping. It shortens my relapses.
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PLEASE TRY THIS DRUG! It is an opiate antagonist used for withdrawal symptoms. It is used off label to help reduce the urge for skin picking and cutting. I know it sounds crazy and when the doc in the hospital prescribed it to me I didnt believe him... but I havent even had the urge to cut since and I have had bouts of maniamixed episodes and been in the same state of mind where I would have previously cut. Please I encourage anyone to try this. I hope it works for someone else too.
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I was addicted to the rushrelease I got from cutting and the Naltrexone made that stop. I stopped craving it. I dont think I could have stopped without the Naltrexone.
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It has work very well. Haven't had a drink since five days before I took the first injection. It took a couple of days to really eliminate the strongest urges. I will be getting my forth shot today and I have no cravings to drink. I also take Alprazolam daily to reduce my stress level from my job.
Only problem for somone who doesn't have health insurance, each monthly injection is $740.00. My company insurance has me make a $20 co-pay, so it's not a proble, but I can see how it would be high.
Only problem for somone who doesn't have health insurance, each monthly injection is $740.00. My company insurance has me make a $20 co-pay, so it's not a proble, but I can see how it would be high.
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I have been taking Revia since 5/20/08. So fair it has stopped my cravings, but sometimes I still get very nervous. I have 30 days of sobriety
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It works if you want it to. Make sure someone who cares about you sees you swallow them every day.
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Im on 100mg at bedtime. ive been on this medication since june 2007. it has worked wonders! i havent hurt myself since august 2007!
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This definitely helped with the cravings - but it is no longer available in South Africa
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Helped no side effects
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Naltrexone (Revia)
I haven't had any experience with Naltrexone but I have been on Methadone for a year and a half and it has helped me tremendously with opiate cravings... [More] -
Naltrexone (Revia)
Naltrexone has a lot of different side-effects. I was wondering if anyone else has tried this med and had success stopping their opiate cravings? It ... [More] -
Naltrexone (Revia)
Anyone had any luck using Naltrexone to stop opiate cravings? [More] -
vivitrol
Vivitrol does help alleviate the cravings. It's an alternative to the Naltrexone which you have to take orally and remember to take it. The injectio... [More] -
Thumb Sucking
I have not personally had to deal with a Thumb Sucker but here is what a friend of mine did with her 2 year old daughter. Every time she would stick ... [More]
