Also tell them about any vitamins, herbs, and supplements you use. Sharing this information can help you avoid potential interactions. If you have questions about drug interactions that may affect you, ask your doctor or pharmacist. You should avoid using the pain reliever tramadol while taking Vivitrol.
Tramadol is an opioid, and Vivitrol blocks the effects of opioids. This can make the opioid not work. Never try to overcome this by taking more tramadol.
This may lead to serious injury including overdose or death. If you need pain management medication while taking Vivitrol, talk with your doctor. So taking an opioid drug with Vivitrol would cause the opioid to not work properly. Never try to overcome this by taking a larger amount of opioids.
That can cause serious injury or death. Keep in mind that the effects of Vivitrol decrease over the course of 1 month. So you may be more sensitive to opioid medications right before your next dose of Vivitrol, if you miss a dose, or if you stop treatment. Because of this, taking the same amount of opioids that you took before using Vivitrol may cause overdose or death.
They may recommend non-opioid pain medications such as ibuprofen Advil or acetaminophen Tylenol. There are no known interactions between Vivitrol and Xanax alprazolam. However, Xanax, much like alcohol and opioids, is an addicting medication. All of these are depressant medications, which slow down your brain activity and heart rate.
This can lead to serious problems such as:. They may suggest a different medication for you. Adderall is a stimulant medication that works in a different way than Vivitrol. Stimulant drugs excite your central nervous system , which includes your brain, and may help you focus or wake up. However, your body can become dependent on Adderall, just as it can be dependent on alcohol or opioid medications.
Because Adderall is a stimulant medication, it increases your brain activity and heart rate. Alcohol and opioids, on the other hand, are depressant medications, which slow down your brain activity and heart rate. Taking Adderall with opioids or alcohol can cause serious effects such as heart attack, overdose, loss of consciousness, or death.
However, you should still check with your doctor or pharmacist before using any of these products while taking Vivitrol. No human or animal studies have been done on the effects of Vivitrol during pregnancy. However, the tablet form of the active drug in Vivitrol naltrexone has been studied in animals. Researchers found that pregnant animals that were given naltrexone tablets every day had an increased risk of miscarriage. There was no increased risk of birth defects in these studies.
Opioid use during pregnancy has been shown to cause early preterm birth, low birth weights, and even death of the baby. Alcohol use during pregnancy can cause decreased growth of the baby, birth defects such as heart problems, slower development, or even death of the baby. They can review the pros and cons of the medication with you. The drug is present in breast milk, so a breastfeeding child may consume the medication. They can advise you on the best way to feed your child. A controlled substance is typically a drug that you can become dependent on and misuse.
However, the active drug in Vivitrol naltrexone is sometimes used along with another medication called bupropion for weight loss. More testing needs to be done to determine if Vivitrol is a safe and effective medication for weight loss.
Some people may have gained weight while taking Vivitrol. People who are dependent on opioids or alcohol may not eat properly or may vomit their food. However, naltrexone the active drug in Vivitrol can be used with another medication called bupropion for weight loss. Therefore, naltrexone may control other cravings for food as well. Weight gain is probably not a side effect of Vivitrol use because naltrexone is also used for weight loss.
They can review your diet and exercise habits. Vivitrol works to help stop opioid cravings and the feeling that you need opioids in your body.
The drug acts slowly but lasts for a long time in your body. Naloxone works for only a short period of time to reverse an overdose that already occurred. Naloxone acts very quickly within minutes to help reverse an overdose. If you have any questions about Vivitrol or naloxone, or how to treat an opioid overdose, talk with your doctor. As with all medications, the cost of Vivitrol can vary. To find current prices for Vivitrol in your area, check out GoodRx.
The cost you find on GoodRx. Your insurance company may require you to get prior authorization before they approve coverage for Vivitrol.
This means that your doctor will need to send a request to your insurance company asking them to cover the drug. The insurance company will review the request and let you and your doctor know if your plan will cover Vivitrol. If you need financial support to pay for Vivitrol, or if you need help understanding your insurance coverage, help is available.
Alkermes PLC, the manufacturer of Vivitrol, offers a copay program that may help lower the cost of Vivitrol. If you need help understanding your insurance coverage, you can fill out this form or call VIVITROL to speak with a customer support specialist. Once Vivitrol is injected, it lasts in your body for about 1 month. The drug needs to be injected into a muscle, as opposed to in a vein or under your skin subcutaneous.
Incorrect injections can cause serious injury and may require you to go to a hospital. You should have your Vivitrol injections one time each month, or about every 4 weeks.
If you forget or miss a dose, schedule your appointment as soon as you remember. Vivitrol is approved to treat alcohol dependence and prevent opioid dependence after opioid detoxification. An opioid is a powerful type of drug often prescribed to treat pain. And opioid detoxification involves clearing the drug from your body.
Vivitrol should be used along with counseling, education, and support groups. When you stop using opioids or alcohol, you may have withdrawal symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. Sometimes you may have symptoms so severe that you need to go to a hospital. Taking opioid medications or drinking alcohol causes the release of dopamine a chemical in your brain. The release of dopamine makes you want to take the drug or drink alcohol again. Vivitrol is a type of medication called an opioid antagonist.
Antagonists are medications that block certain receptors proteins on the outside of cells that act like docking stations. Vivitrol works for both opioid and alcohol dependence by blocking these receptors in the brain for 1 month.
This helps you have fewer cravings and helps prevent relapse going back to taking opioids or drinking alcohol again. Vivitrol can start working within 2 hours after your first injection. The drug works over the course of 4 weeks. However, after the first 2 weeks, the level of medication in your body slowly decreases. Before taking Vivitrol, talk with your doctor about your health history. Vivitrol may not be right for you if you have certain medical conditions or other factors affecting your health.
These include:. Ask your doctor what other treatments may a better choice for you. After using Vivitrol, opioid medications may affect you more than they used to. You have a higher risk for overdose if you:. Your tolerance for opioids may be decreased due to Vivitrol.
So taking the same doses of opioid medications that you took before starting to use Vivitrol may cause serious overdose or even death. Naloxone is used to help reverse an opioid overdose. This treatment can be lifesaving if opioid overdose has occurred. You should stop using any opioid medications 7 to 14 days before starting treatment with Vivitrol. This is because if you start taking Vivitrol while you have opioids in your body, you can have severe opioid withdrawal.
The withdrawal may be so severe that you need to go to the hospital for treatment. If you have questions about stopping opioid use, ask your doctor. Vivitrol is indicated for use in adults with opioid or alcohol dependence. For alcohol dependence, patients should not be currently drinking at the time of their first dose. Patients must also be able to abstain from alcohol in an outpatient setting. For opioid dependence, Vivitrol should be used after detoxification.
Patients should be opioid-free for 7 to 14 days prior to starting treatment with Vivitrol. Vivitrol should be used along with psychosocial support as part of a comprehensive treatment program. Vivitrol is an opioid antagonist that works by stopping cravings for opioids or alcohol in the brain.
Vivitrol has the highest affinity for the mu opioid receptor and has little to no activity as an opioid agonist. After Vivitrol injection, the initial peak occurs 2 hours post dose.
A second peak occurs about 2 to 3 days after the dose of Vivitrol. After about 14 days, the medication concentration slowly starts to decrease. However, Vivitrol is still present even 1 month post-dose. Vivitrol reaches steady state in the body at the end of the first month of using the medication. Naltrexone exposure is three to four times greater when using Vivitrol as opposed to using oral naltrexone 50 mg tablets once daily.
The half-life of Vivitrol is about 5 to 10 days. On the other hand, its effectiveness is substantially higher in individuals who can abstain from alcohol for days before starting treatment.
If your doctor has prescribed this medication, they believe it will help you recover more quickly. Among the three medications approved by the FDA to treat AUD, Antabuse is the only medication that causes a high sensitivity to ethanol in alcohol.
As a result, Antabuse is only prescribed to people who have completed their detox. However, this is not the case with Campral and naltrexone for alcohol use disorder. While all of these medications have been shown to help reduce drinking, cravings, the likelihood of a relapse, their effectiveness in achieving and maintaining abstinence is only increased when these medications are used in conjunction with other elements of a rehabilitation program.
Vivitrol is most effective in individuals who are strongly motivated to stop drinking. Healthcare practitioners run a few tests before a Vivitrol treatment to screen an individual for liver disease and any signs of allergic reactions to naltrexone, polylactide-co-glycolide PLG , carboxymethylcellulose, and other Vivitrol ingredients. A person is only considered eligible for a Vivitrol shot if they meet all of the criteria and conditions. Vivitrol is safe and effective for both short and long-term usage, which is beneficial since people can use it for as little or as long as they need depending on their treatment goals.
While some people will continue to take Vivitrol injections for a long time, others may only need it for a few months. However, most medical professionals recommend that Vivitrol be administered for at least one year for a better outcome.
Therefore, Vivitrol should not be taken by anyone who is:. A healthcare provider may test you for opioid dependence before Vivitrol treatment to mitigate the risk of sudden opioid withdrawal syndrome SOWS. This test is conducted by administering a low-dose Vivitrol injection to determine if a person has any physical dependence on opioid-containing medications.
This test is called a naloxone challenge test. Individuals will not be prescribed Vivitrol if they experience opioid withdrawal symptoms after the test. However, they may be eligible for Vivitrol treatment after an opioid-free period of days before Vivitrol treatment and remain opioid-free after treatment.
If you need help with your substance use disorder, we are here to help you build your confidence and momentum towards the future you want. Opioid withdrawal with Vivitrol can be serious and require treatment in a hospital. If you have more questions or are concerned about withdrawal from Vivitrol, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. Vivitrol, methadone , and Antabuse are medications that may be prescribed to help with certain substance dependencies.
To learn more about how these medications are alike and different, talk with your pharmacist or doctor. If you have questions about drug interactions with Vivitrol, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. Neither weight gain nor weight loss was reported by people taking Vivitrol in studies. Vivitrol can cause decreased appetite in some people, which may lead to weight loss. If you have questions or concerns about your weight while taking Vivitrol, talk with your doctor. They can recommend ways for you to maintain a healthy weight.
Vivitrol is used in certain situations to treat or prevent dependence on alcohol or opioids. When you drink alcohol or take opioids, dopamine is released in your brain. Dopamine is a chemical your body makes naturally. It creates pleasant feelings and sends signals that make your body want to drink alcohol or take an opioid again.
In doing so, Vivitrol stops dopamine from being released. This helps you have fewer cravings, which can help keep you from drinking alcohol or taking opioids again. Keep in mind, Vivitrol is used in certain situations for dependence on alcohol or opioids. They can review the pros and cons of using this medication for your condition.
They can also discuss other treatments with you, and how they compare and contrast with Vivitrol. Vivitrol and Suboxone are both prescribed for treating opioid dependence. With dependence , your body needs a certain substance for you to feel comfortable.
Vivitrol is given by a healthcare professional as a once-monthly injection into your buttock. Suboxone, on the other hand, comes as a film that dissolves in your mouth. You place it either under your tongue or between your gums and cheek. Vivitrol and Suboxone have some similarities, but they have important differences as well.
If you have alcohol dependence , your doctor may suggest treatment with Vivitrol. Vivitrol works by blocking binding sites in your body where alcohol attaches.
In doing so, Vivitrol stops the release of dopamine a chemical your body makes naturally. Dopamine creates pleasant feelings and sends signals that make your body want to drink alcohol again. Blocking dopamine release helps you have fewer cravings, which can help keep you from drinking alcohol. If you have questions about how Vivitrol is used to treat alcohol dependence, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
In addition to its use for alcohol dependence, Vivitrol is also prescribed for opioid dependence. If you have opioid dependence, your doctor may suggest treatment with Vivitrol. For this use, Vivitrol should be used as part of a complete treatment program, along with counseling , education, and support groups. Vivitrol works by blocking binding sites in your body where opioids attach. Dopamine creates pleasant feelings and sends signals that make your body want to take opioids again.
Blocking dopamine release helps you have fewer cravings, which can help keep you from being dependent on opioids. If you have questions about how Vivitrol treats opioid dependence, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. In addition to this use, Vivitrol is prescribed for alcohol dependence. Vivitrol and naltrexone are both prescribed for treating opioid and alcohol dependence.
Naltrexone comes as a tablet that you swallow, usually once per day. Both Vivitrol and naltrexone contain the same active drug: naltrexone. Since they contain the same active ingredient, Vivitrol and naltrexone are alike in many ways. But they also have some important differences. Check out this detailed breakdown of Vivitrol and naltrexone. And ask your doctor if you have questions about which drug is right for you. Below are common dosages, but the dosage you receive will be determined by your doctor.
Vivitrol comes as a liquid solution. Your doctor will explain how Vivitrol will be given to you. Vivitrol must be given by a healthcare professional. You cannot give Vivitrol injections to yourself. You may have questions about Vivitrol and your treatment plan.
Remember, your doctor and other healthcare professionals are available to help you. And they want you to get the best care possible.
If you have dependence on either alcohol or opioids , your doctor may suggest treatment with Vivitrol.
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