
My Husband Took Naltrexone Before Stopping Alcohol And Drugs And

Question: My husband took naltrexone before stopping alcohol and drugs and it sent him into a precipitated withdrawal. It’s been 48 hours and he’s still in agonizing pain especially in his head. Is there something we can do?
Brief Answer:
I recommend to go at the emergency room.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Naltrexone can not be used with other painkillers due to interactions.
So, in case that the pain continues, I recommend to go at the emergency room for evaluation and specific treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I recommend to go at the emergency room.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Naltrexone can not be used with other painkillers due to interactions.
So, in case that the pain continues, I recommend to go at the emergency room for evaluation and specific treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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