The best for you that your family doctor check your progress at regular appointments . Your family doctor may want to do certain blood tests to see if the drug is causing unwanted effects.
Remember that use of naltrexone is only part of your treat. Be sure that you follow all of your family doctor's orders, including seeing your therapist andattending support group meetings on a regular basis .
Do not try to overcome the effects of naltrexone by taking narcotics . To do so may cause coma or death. You may be more sensitive to the effects of narcotics than you were before beginning naltrexone therapy.
Naltrexone also blocks the useful effects of narcotics. Always use a non-narcotic drug to treat pain, diarrhea, or cough . If you have any questions about the proper drug to use, check with your health care professional.
Naltrexone will not prevent you from becoming impaired when you drink alcohol. Do not take naltrexone in order to drive or perform other activities while under the influence of alcohol .
Never share this drug with anyone else, especially someone who is using narcotics . Naltrexone causes withdrawal symptoms in people who are using narcotics.
Tell all family doctors, dentists and pharmacists you go to that you are taking naltrexone .
It is recommended that you carry identification stating that you are taking naltrexone . Identification cards may be available from your family doctor.