used to treat alcoholism?
Naltrexone (brand names: Revia) is a medicine that reduces your desire for alcohol after you stop drinking. Naltrexone may help you stay sober for a long time. Although your doctor has prescribed Naltrexone to help you stop drinking, this medicine is not a complete cure for alcoholism. It can help you stop drinking while you get other treatments that your doctor will talk about with you. How does Naltrexone work? Naltrexone blocks the parts of your brain that “feel” pleasure when you use alcohol and narcotics. When these areas of the brain are blocked, you feel less need to drink alcohol, and you can stop drinking more easily. Unlike disulfiram (brand name: Antabuse), another medicine that is sometimes used to treat alcoholism, Naltrexone does not make you feel sick if you drink alcohol while taking it. What are the side effects of Naltrexone? Some people have side effects like nausea, headache, constipation, dizziness, nervousness, insomnia, drowsiness, or anxiety. Up to 10% of people
