Revia is used for:Treating alcoholism and narcotic (opioid) addiction in adults, as part of a complete treatment program. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. Revia is a narcotic antagonist. It is thought to work by blocking the effects of injectable opioids (eg, heroin, narcotic pain relievers). It has also been shown to decrease alcohol consumption. Do NOT use Revia if:- you are allergic to any ingredient in Revia
- you are taking narcotic medications for pain, are dependent on narcotics, are experiencing withdrawal symptoms from narcotics, have failed the challenge test with Revia , or have tested positive for narcotics
- you have hepatitis, liver failure, or liver disease
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you. Before using Revia :Some medical conditions may interact with Revia . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you: - if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have kidney or liver problems, or a history of suicidal thoughts or behavior with or without depression
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Revia . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following: - Narcotic analgesics (eg, codeine), narcotic cough/cold medicines, or medicines used for diarrhea because effectiveness may be decreased by Revia . Withdrawal symptoms may occur if you are physically dependent on opioid medicines.
- Thioridazine because side effects such as sleepiness and sluggishness may occur
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Revia may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
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