Naltrexone has long been used to treat alcohol use disorder. Now it’s gaining attention as a tool for people who want to cut ...

Naltrexone can help people cut back on how much alcohol they drink but is best used alongside behavioral and psychosocial support programs. A pill that costs less than a dollar has been called the ...

Common side effects include nausea and headaches, though experts note that nausea usually subsides as the body adjusts. Patients taking naltrexone should also avoid using opioids or illicit drugs, ...

Starting oral or injectable naltrexone at hospital discharge reduced heavy drinking in patients with alcohol use disorder. The hospital is an opportune setting for identifying and treating patients ...

A study by Ethan Lazarus, MD, in Obesity Pillars presents a comprehensive review of the appropriate use of the fixed-dose, extended-release combination of naltrexone and bupropion (NB-ER) for the ...