What is the most important information I should know about naltrexone oral?
Your doctor may recommend that naltrexone oral be given to you by a family member or
other caregiver. This is to make sure you are using the medicine as it was prescribed as part of
your treatment.
Do not use narcotic drugs or alcohol while taking naltrexone oral. Never try to
overcome the effects of the medication by taking large doses of narcotic drugs or alcohol. Doing
so could result in dangerous effects, including
coma and death. Ask your doctor before using any
prescription or over-the-counter medicine to treat a cold,
cough,
diarrhea, or pain while taking
naltrexone oral. These medicines may contain narcotics or alcohol.
Naltrexone oral can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be
careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Carry an ID card or wear a medical alert bracelet stating that you are using
naltrexone, in case of emergency. Any doctor, dentist, or emergency medical care provider who
treats you should know that you are using this medication.
Additional forms of counseling and/or monitoring may be recommended during treatment
with naltrexone oral.
What is naltrexone oral?
Naltrexone oral is an special narcotic drug that blocks the effects of other narcotic
medicines and alcohol.
Naltrexone oral is used to treat narcotic drug or alcohol addiction..
Naltrexone oral may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my health care provider before using naltrexone oral?
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to naltrexone, or if you have:
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an addiction to narcotics;
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a history of alcohol or narcotic drug use within the past
7-10 days; or
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drug or alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
Before taking naltrexone, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any
drugs, or if you have:
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment
or special tests to safely take this medication.
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell
your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether naltrexone oral passes into breast milk or if it could harm a
nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a
baby.
How should I use naltrexone oral?
Use naltrexone oral exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use the medication in
larger amounts or for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your
prescription label.
Take the naltrexone oral tablet with a full glass of water.
You may take the naltrexone oral tablet with food to decrease stomach upset.
It is important to take naltrexone oral regularly to get the most benefit.
Your doctor may recommend that naltrexone oral be given to you by a family member or
other caregiver. This is to make sure you are using the medicine as it was prescribed as part of
your treatment.
Carry an ID card or wear a medical alert bracelet stating that you are using
naltrexone, in case of emergency. Any doctor, dentist, or emergency medical care provider who
treats you should know that you are using this medication.
Additional forms of counseling and/or monitoring may be recommended during treatment
with naltrexone oral.
Store naltrexone oral tablets at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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