Revia has the capacity to cause hepatocellular injury when given in excessive doses.
Revia is contraindicated in acute hepatitis or liver failure, and its use in patients with active liver disease must be carefully considered in light of its hepatotoxic effects.
The margin of separation between the apparently safe dose of Revia and the dose causing hepatic injury appears to be only five-fold or less. Revia does not appear to be a hepatotoxin at the recommended doses.
Patients should be warned of the risk of hepatic injury and advised to stop the use of Revia and seek medical attention if they experience symptoms of acute hepatitis.
Revia is a prescription medication used to treat alcohol dependence and opioid drug abuse.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Serious side effects have been reported with Revia.
Common side effects of Revia include upset stomach.
This is not a complete list of Revia side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Revia (generic: naltrexone) is a prescription medication used to treat alcohol dependence and opioid drug abuse. Revia belongs to a group of drugs called opiate antagonists. It works by reducing the craving for alcohol and blocking the effects of opiate medications and opioid street drugs.
This medication comes in tablet form and is taken once a day, with or without food.
Common side effects of Revia include stomach upset.