Basic Information On Revia
Revia is suggested as a de-addictive drug, which helps people from relapsing to opiate addiction. A holistic and comprehensive treatment program consisting of counseling, changes in lifestyle, monitoring compliance, and behavioral contract should be used along with Revia. The drug, being an opiate antagonist, diminishes the desire for opiates. Revia drug inhibits the euphoric feelings like, happiness, relief from pain etc. induced by opiates. The drug finds use in treating alcohol abuse also. It weakens the compulsive craving for alcohol and is able to wean the addict away from the abuse over a period of time. Emotional support and purposeful counseling are essential during the treatment.
Precautions / Side Effects For Revia
Brand or generic Revia contains naltrexone hydrochloride. It is a narcotic, which is capable of blocking the stimulation with and urge for, other narcotics and alcohol. Naltrexone can be effective only if you sincerely wish for overcoming the addiction and willingly accept the entire regimen. Stay away from opiate and alcohol abuse for at least a week to 10 days before commencing the treatment. Your doctor will check and determine that you are free from kidney and liver impairment. Severe withdrawal effects may occur if you take opiates when using this drug. In case, you do take any opiates, inform your doctor immediately.
Drugs have healing as well as adverse propensities. The side effects of Naltrexone vary in intensity and from person to person. The side effects may be minimized with proper dosage and other clinical management. Obtain prompt medical help, if you experience eye problems, blurring of vision, increase in heartbeat, thoughts of self-injury, hallucinations, stools turning to clay color, jaundice or ringing in ears. Minor side effects like anxiety, irritability, restlessness, fatigue, unusual thirst, aches in muscles and joints may occur with Brand or generic Revia.
Revia Dosage
Your doctor will order a urine test to confirm that you have stopped opiate/alcohol abuse for at least seven days. A challenge (test) will be done to find your allergic resistance to the drug. Revia will be started with a 25 mg dose. If you do not show any withdrawal symptoms, then the dosage will be increased to 50 mg per day. Your doctor may modify the dosage in several ways, for example, 100 mg on a Sunday and 50 mg per day during the rest of the week etc. depending on your response and need. Your doctor may advice one of your family members or any person caring for you, to administer Revia. This will ensure that you do not skip a dose, either advertently or otherwise.
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