Researchers are also looking at its effectiveness in treating multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, and long COVID
Other dosage forms: intramuscular powder for suspension extended release Serious side effects of Naltrexone Along with its needed effects, naltrexone may cause some unwanted effects
If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional
If you take drugs like methadone or buprenorphine to help you stop taking an opioid drug
It is used as part of an overall program that may include counseling, attending support group meetings, and other treatment recommended PMID: 23965429 Abstract Use of low dose naltrexone has been advocated for a variety of medical problems
It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits
Beneficiaries can receive these drugs in office-based settings or from opioid treatment programs
Low blood pressure and other side effects may occur if you're not getting enough nutrients
hallucinations or seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
Like all antidepressants, bupropion carries a warning about suicide risk
Sit with your back straight, feet flat on the floor, and legs uncrossed
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Your doctor may monitor your blood pressure during treatment with this drug
Medications that may cause high LDL cholesterol or low HDL cholesterol include beta-blockers, prednisone, cyclosporine, anabolic steroids, and more
Naltrexone will cause withdrawal symptoms in people who are physically dependent on narcotics
Do not stop using Wellbutrin suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms
Naltrexone plus bupropion probably reduces weight but probably does not reduce blood pressure (1 study; 8283 people)
Generally, if you have high blood pressure, you'll want to avoid taking decongestants if you can
If you already have high blood pressure, Contrave may not be the best treatment for you
Most digestion-related side effects improve over time as your body gets used to the medication
Cough medications like Mucinex (guaifenesin) and dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin), and antihistamines like diphenhydramine (Benadryl) aren't known to increase blood pressure
One of the ingredients in CONTRAVE (naltrexone) can increase your chance Contrave can increase blood pressure and heart rate
Higher doses may deliver greater decreases in blood pressure, but they can also increase the risk of side effects
But if your blood pressure rises above your normal range, make sure to loop in your healthcare provider
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is often the pain reliever of choice for people with high blood pressure (hypertension) because most other options are types of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) or naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve), which can raise blood pressure
Kidney disease, diabetes and sleep apnea are some of the conditions that can lead to high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very common condition that can increase a person's risk of developing diseases that impact the heart, eyes, kidneys and brain
Otherwise, regular exercise lowers your blood pressure throughout the day
Stop constipation cough, hoarseness, runny or stuffy nose, sinus problems, sneezing, or sore throat diarrhea dizziness fast or pounding heartbeat increased thirst loss of appetite sexual problems in males Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients
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relaxed and calm
If you are taking carbamazepine, efavirenz
You must be free of all opioid-containing substances (such as tramadol, codeine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, or heroin) for at least 7 to 10 days before beginning • Increased blood pressure or heart rate, confusion, depression, nightmares, blurry vision, nasal congestion Naltrexone will cause withdrawal symptoms in people who are physically dependent on narcotics
sore throat
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing , call 911
Naltrexone is not a narcotic
If affected, do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery
2%) patients who had side effects, 58 had one or more neurological complaints, and 32 had one or more gastrointestinal side effects
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had hepatitis or another liver disease
Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take naltrexone and bupropion
Naltrexone therapy is typically given to patients with a high background rate of liver disease (injection drug use or alcoholism) and has been associated with variable rates of serum enzyme elevations (0% to 50%), values above 3 times the upper limit of normal occurring in approximately 1% of patients and occasionally leading
burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection Naltrexone will not make you feel sick or ill in the same way that Antabuse (disulfiram) does when you drink alcohol with it
Contrave (naltrexone / bupropion) can raise your heart rate at rest and blood pressure, even if you don't have high blood pressure
Administered only as needed to reduce signs and symptoms of withdrawal