Vivitrol
Vivitrol
VIVITROL (Naltrexone (Extended-Release Injection) is a prescription injectable medicine used to treat adults with alcohol dependence and opioid dependence, after opioid detoxification.
VIVITROL (Naltrexone (Extended-Release Injection) is a prescription monthly injectable medicine used for:
- The treatment of alcohol dependence in patients who are able to abstain from alcohol in an outpatient setting prior to initiation of treatment with VIVITROL.
- The prevention of relapse to opioid dependence following opioid detoxification.
It works by blocking the effects of alcohol and opioids in the brain.
Administration Information
VIVITROL is a shot of naltrexone medication that is given by a healthcare provider once a month and lasts up to 1 month with counseling as part of your recovery.
Potential Side Effects
VIVITROL can cause serious side effects, including risk of opioid overdose, severe reactions at the site of injection, sudden opioid withdrawal, and liver damage or hepatitis. Common side effects of VIVITROL may include:
- nausea
- sleepiness
- headache
- dizziness
- vomiting
- decreased appetite
- painful joints
- muscle cramps
- cold symptoms
- trouble sleeping
- toothache
These are not all the side effects of VIVITROL.
For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Please see the Important Safety Information.
Helpful Resources
Why VIVITROL?
VIVITROL Important Safety Information
Patient Support
Co-pay Savings Program
Before you attend your first appointment at Sage Elevate, please make sure to review the documents below. The Patient Consent Form and HIPAA Privacy Authorization Form need to be filled out and signed ahead of your appointment, whereas the Notice of Privacy Practices, Patient Rights and Responsibilities, and Appointment Lateness and Cancelation are for reference only. Please contact us if you have any questions!
