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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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not much
Working / Worked
would like to know if others have tried it and if it works
Working / Worked
i never felt any control on that drug
Working / Worked
ReVia works when i take it
Working / Worked
I've been taking this since I quit. So far it seems to be helping with the cravings.
Working / Worked
Restarted 100mg/day on 12/31/08. Will be switching to shot form in a couple of months.
Working / Worked
Re-started 12/31/08 - will be changing to the shot form in a couple of months.
Somewhat Helpful
Trying it for a second time. My doc won't prescribe Suboxone but says Naltrexone works just as well without the chance of addiction.
Somewhat Helpful
Means to an end.
Somewhat Helpful
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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]
