Generic name:naltrexone (oral) [ nal-TREX-own ]
Drug classes:Antidotes, Drugs used in alcohol dependence
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.
ReVia is used to prevent relapse in adults 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 permanent cure for drug addiction or alcoholism.
ReVia may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not be treated with ReVia if you have liver failure or active hepatitis, if you are currently addicted to opioids or having opioid withdrawal symptoms, or if you have used any opioid pain medicine, methadone, or LAAM in the past 7 to 10 days.
High doses of naltrexone oral may harm your liver. S...
