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Generic Name: naltrexone (oral) (nal TREX own)
Brand Name:ReVia
Medically reviewed by Holevn.org on Aug 16, 2019 – Written by Cerner Multum
The Revia brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is ReVia?
ReVia blocks the effects of opioid medication, including pain relief or feelings of well-being that can lead to opioid abuse. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. This medicine is used as part of a treatment program for drug or alcohol dependence.
ReVia is used to prevent relapse in people who became dependent on opioid medicine and then stopped using it. This medicine can help keep you from feeling a “need” to use the opioid.
ReVia is also used to treat alcoholism by reducing your urge to drink alcohol. This may help you drink less or stop drinking completely. This medicine will not cause you to “sober up” and will not decrease the effects of alcohol you recently consumed.
ReVia is not a cure for drug addiction or alcoholism.
ReVia may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Important Information
You should not use ReVia if you are having drug or alcohol withdrawal symptoms, or if you have taken any opioid medicine within the past 2 weeks.
Before taking this medicine
Do not take ReVia if you still use opioid medicine, or you could have sudden and severe withdrawal symptoms.
You should not use ReVia if you are allergic to it, or if:
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you are having withdrawal symptoms from drug or alcohol addiction;
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you have used any opioid medicine within the past 10 days (including fentanyl, Vicodin, OxyContin, and many others); or
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you have used methadone or buprenorphine (Subutex, Butrans, Suboxone, Zubsolv) in the past 14 days.
To make sure ReVia is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
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kidney disease;
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liver disease; or
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a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder such as hemophilia.
It is not known whether ReVia will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Naltrexone can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
ReVia is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I use ReVia?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Your doctor may recommend that ReVia 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.
Take the ReVia tablet with a full glass of water.
ReVia may be taken with food if it upsets your stomach.
Use ReVia regularly to get the most benefit.
Wear a medical alert tag or carry an ID card stating that you use ReVia. Any medical care provider who treats you should know that you are using this medicine. If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are taking this medicine.
ReVia is only part of a complete treatment program that may also include additional forms of counseling and/or monitoring. Follow your doctor’s instructions very closely.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
After taking ReVia, your body will be more sensitive to opioids. If you use an opioid medicine in the future, you will need to use less than before this medicine treatment. Using the same amount you used before could lead to overdose or death.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call 115. If you have opioid medicine in your system, an overdose of ReVia could stimulate opioid withdrawal symptoms.
What should I avoid while using naltrexone?
Do not use narcotic medication, heroin, or other street drugs while you are taking ReVia. Never try to overcome the effects of naltrexone by taking large doses of opioids. Doing so could result in dangerous effects, including coma and death.
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking ReVia.
Ask your doctor before using any medicine to treat a cold, cough, diarrhea, or pain. These medicines may contain narcotics or alcohol.
ReVia may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
ReVia side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Using opioid medicine while you are taking ReVia could stimulate opioid withdrawal symptoms. Common withdrawal symptoms are yawning, irritability, sweating, fever, chills, shaking, vomiting, diarrhea, watery eyes, runny nose, goose bumps, body aches, trouble sleeping, and feeling restless.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
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severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;
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mood changes, confusion, hallucinations (seeing or hearing things);
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depression, thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself; or
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liver problems–nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Common side effects may include:
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nausea, vomiting, stomach pain;
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headache, dizziness, drowsiness;
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feeling anxious or nervous;
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sleep problems (insomnia); or
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muscle or joint aches.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect ReVia?
ReVia will block the effects of any narcotic medicines you take (such as prescription medicine for pain, cough, or diarrhea). Harmful side effects could also occur.
Other drugs may interact with naltrexone, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.
Further information
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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