Generic Revia is part of a complete treatment program for the treatment of addictions. Revia treats addictions such as alcoholism, opioid or narcotic addictions and other drug addictions. Revia may also be prescribed in the treatment of other conditions and you can find out more about them by asking your doctor or pharmacist. If taken inappropriately or in wrong dosages, Revia can cause serious liver problems and hence, you should get a doctor's prescription for its dosage before you purchase Revia.

The following are the general instructions regarding the usage of Revia.

• Revia should only be prescribed to patients that are mentally willing to try out certain treatments to curb their addictions.


• Revia can be taken with or without food.


• People should not take Revia until they have undergone a naltrexone challenge test and have come out with a negative result.


• You can only start taking Revia after you have been free of substance abuse for at least 7 to 10 days before the treatment is started.


• If you have active liver or kidney problems, do not take Revia.


• Follow the treatment instructions given by your doctor and take Revia in the exact dosages prescribed, for the best results and to avoid side effects.

While most medications have some minor as well as severe side effects, it is not necessary that all the people that use these medications have to have them. Revia treatments also produce certain minor as well as severe side effects. The less serious side effects of Revia are:

• Appetite changes or appetite loss


• Anxiety and nervousness


• Chills


• Constipation or diarrhea


• Nausea and vomiting


• Delayed ejaculation


• Dizziness and drowsiness


• Headaches and irritability


• Increased thirst


• Increased or unusually low energy levels


• Joint and muscle pain; stomach pain

The side effects mentioned above are usually not severe. In case they are severe or appear to be prolonged, you should consult your health care professional.

Certain serious Revia side effects require immediate medical attention. The patient must be rushed to the nearest medical facility for urgent medical care, in case any of the following are noticed.

• Severe allergic reactions such as rashes, hives, labored breathing, tightness in chest and facial swelling


• Cramping


• Dark colored urine and white bowel movements


• Depression accompanied by suicidal thoughts


• Unusual weakness and excessive tiredness


• Stomach or abdominal pain


• Jaundice

Certain medications should not be taken concurrently with Revia as they may result in interfering interactions. You should tell your doctor if you are already taking or are planning on taking any of the following things.

• Narcotic cough and cold medications


• Narcotic analgesics such as codeine


• Medications for treating diarrhea


• Sleep inducing medications such as thioridazine


• Other prescription drugs


• Other over the counter medications


• Herbal products


• Nutritional supplements

You can contact the American Association of Poison Control Centers by calling on 1-800-222-1222, if you suspect a Revia overdose. In case certain severe overdose symptoms are blatantly visible, you should rush the patient to the nearest emergency room. You can ask for assistance by calling 911.

If you have any queries related to Revia dosage, you should either consult your doctor or pharmacist. The following are certain general notes on Revia.

• Revia should only be used by patients that have been prescribed with it. Sharing of the medication between two patients is not advised.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if your symptoms actually worsen after taking Revia, you should discontinue Revia and talk to a doctor before taking it again.


• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you are breastfeeding, before you start on Revia.


• Let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems before starting on Revia as these problems can worsen after a Revia course.

The question 'how to make up for a missed dose of Revia' depends on the actual dosage prescribed to you, so it is important to consult your health care professional about it. If you take one dose of Revia daily, you should not make up for it by taking a double dose on the next day'. If time period between two doses is short, it is best to skip the missed Revia dose altogether.

Revia is a highly potent narcotic antagonist and it is used to cure several addictions, such as alcoholism and drug addictions. It is believed to block the effects of injectable drugs such as heroin and narcotic pain relievers. Research has also shown that Revia is highly effective in decreasing alcohol dependence, even in extreme alcoholics. Revia may be prescribed to you for several other uses and you can ask your doctor about them.

Revia should be stored at room temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F, i.e. 15 to 30 degrees C. Revia should be kept in tightly closed containers and it should be kept away from heat, light and moisture. It is important to keep Revia out of the reach of pets and kids.

You can order naltrexone from online pharmacies if you do not wish to by Revia from a physical drugstore. It is important to ensure that you purchase Revia from a reputed online pharmacy.