Three depot formulations are available (Vivitrol, Naltrel, Depotrex) of which only Vivitrol is approved in the US . No head-to-head trials of these formulations are available. A large RCT of individuals receiving Vivitrol 380 mg monthly reduced heavy drinking by 25% compared to placebo .
Treat alcohol dependence. You should stop drinking before starting VIVITROL. Prevent relapse to opioid dependence, after opioid detoxification. You must stop taking opioids before you start receiving VIVITROL. To be effective, VIVITROL must be used with other alcohol or drug recovery programs such as counseling. VIVITROL may not work for everyone.
treatment with VIVITROL. Patients should not be actively drinking at the time of initial VIVITROL administration (1.1). VIVITROL is indicated for the prevention of relapse to opioid dependence, following opioid detoxification (1.2). VIVITROL should be part of a comprehensive management program that includes psychosocial support (1).
Patients should not be actively drinking at the time of initial VIVITROL administration. 1.2 Opioid Dependence . VIVITROL is indicated for the prevention of relapse to opioid dependence, following opioid detoxification. 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION . VIVITROL must be prepared and administered by a healthcare professional.
Is not actively drinking at the time of initial injectable naltrexone (Vivitrol) administration; AND; Actively participates in a
Vivitrol is used to reduce cravings in alcohol and drug dependence, as it blocks the feeling of pleasure that you get when you use drugs or drink alcohol. If you drink alcohol while on Vivitrol it will not make you feel more sick.
Vivitrol and alcohol. You should not drink alcohol while you re taking Vivitrol. Both alcohol and Vivitrol can cause liver damage, and combining the two may increase your risk of this side effect.
You should stop drinking before starting VIVITROL. Prevent relapse to opioid To be effective, VIVITROL must be used with other alcohol or drug recovery
Treat alcohol dependence. You should stop drinking before starting VIVITROL. Prevent relapse to opioid dependence, after opioid detoxification. You must stop taking opioids before you start receiving VIVITROL. To be effective, VIVITROL must be used with other alcohol or drug recovery programs such as counseling. VIVITROL may not work for everyone.
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