What is Naltrexone?

Naltrexone is a prescription medicine available in tablet and extended-release injection forms. It is not an opioid and does not create dependence, making it a trusted choice in addiction treatment programs. Many healthcare providers use it as part of a structured recovery plan to help individuals regain control over cravings and prevent relapse.

Naltrexone used for

Naltrexone is commonly prescribed for:

  • Alcohol dependence

  • Opioid use disorder

  • Reducing cravings during recovery

  • Preventing relapse in people previously dependent on opioids

  • Supporting long-term sobriety plans

It is not used to treat opioid withdrawal, but rather to maintain stability after detox.

Chemical composition

Naltrexone contains the active ingredient Naltrexone Hydrochloride. Inactive components vary by manufacturer and may include cellulose, lactose, magnesium stearate, and coating agents in tablet form.

Naltrexone Mechanism

The medicine works by blocking opioid receptors in the brain. These receptors are responsible for creating the euphoric or “high” sensation caused by opioids or alcohol. By binding to these receptors without activating them, Naltrexone prevents rewarding effects, which helps reduce cravings and supports long-term recovery.

How does it help support recovery?

Naltrexone helps individuals by:

  • Reducing the urge to drink alcohol

  • Blocking the effects of opioids if used during treatment

  • Helping people avoid relapse triggers

  • Supporting mental clarity during recovery

  • Allowing the brain to balance reward pathways over time

This approach improves treatment success, especially when combined with counseling and lifestyle support.

What are the other benefits?

  • Non-addictive and not habit-forming

  • Suitable for long-term maintenance therapy

  • Helps maintain emotional stability

  • Available in both daily tablet and monthly injection form

  • Allows individuals to focus on social, work, and personal life improvements

Dosages

Available strengths or dosage

Naltrexone is typically available as:

The tablet is used on a daily schedule, while the injectable version provides steady levels for extended support.

How and when to take it

  • Tablets are usually taken once daily, with or without food

  • Follow your provider’s detox instructions before starting therapy

  • Avoid opioids for at least 7–10 days prior to use

  • Alcohol should be avoided during treatment

  • Do not crush or split tablets unless approved

The injectable form is administered by a healthcare professional once every four weeks.

Overdose caution

Although overdose from oral tablets is rare, taking more than recommended can cause:

  • Severe nausea

  • Stomach pain

  • Dizziness

  • Confusion

  • Unexpected liver effects

Avoid combining with opioids, as this can lead to dangerous reactions. Seek medical care if accidental overdose occurs.

Who can use/take Naltrexone?

Naltrexone may be suitable for:

  • Adults undergoing recovery from alcohol misuse

  • Individuals who have completed opioid detox

  • People committed to long-term relapse prevention

  • Those seeking a non-addictive treatment option

Use with caution in people who have:

  • Liver disease or hepatitis

  • Kidney problems

  • Severe withdrawal symptoms

  • A recent history of opioid use

  • Pregnancy or are breastfeeding

Children and adolescents should not use Naltrexone unless specifically recommended by a specialist.

Side Effects & Precautions

What are the side effects?

Common side effects may include:

  • Nausea or upset stomach

  • Headache

  • Tiredness

  • Difficulty sleeping

  • Joint or muscle pain

  • Mild dizziness

Less common effects:

  • Mood changes

  • Skin rash

  • Liver enzyme changes

  • Injection site swelling (for injectable form)

Seek medical help if symptoms become severe or persistent.

What are the precautions to avoid side effects?

  • Do not use opioids while taking Naltrexone

  • Inform your provider about all current medicines

  • Avoid alcohol during treatment for best results

  • Complete opioid detox before starting

  • Monitor liver function if used long term

  • Avoid double-dosing to make up for missed pills

  • Report any unusual pain or dark urine immediately

Always consult your healthcare provider before starting treatment. If prescribed, you can order Naltrexone tablets online safely from trusted pharmacy sources and maintain a steady recovery plan with consistent use.

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Privacy Policy

Policies and procedures

We, at the Global Discount Drugs, pride ourselves in placing our customers’ privacy high on our list of priorities. At every step, we make sure our customers’ privacy is protected and their personal information is kept confidential. These are the policies that we follow when we gather, use, maintain and protect personal information from our customers:

  • We only collect information with the full knowledge and consent of our customers. Even while using or disclosing the information, the customers’ consent is required unless otherwise specified by the law.
  • We only collect information that we require for specific purposes. The purpose of collecting this information is also made known to the customer at the time the information is collected. Personal information collected from the customer can be disclosed or used only for this purpose and will be retained only until the purpose is fulfilled.
  • We hold ourselves responsible for maintaining and protecting all customer information that we are provided with. We also make sure it is up-to-date and accurate so that it may be properly used to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected.
  • We also make sure we provide our customers with appropriate security measures in order to protect their privacy.
  • We provide our customers with the information that we collect about them, upon request from them. We also have facilities whereby they can update or change any relevant information.
  • We also inform our customers about the policies we follow with regard to the collection, disclose and use of their personal information. We also address any questions they might have with regard to our privacy practices or procedures.

Collection of personal information

At the Global Discount Drugs, we only collect relevant and necessary information that we need to carry out our customers’ orders. This includes the following:

  • Personal information: Including but not limited to name, address, email id, home and cell phone numbers, occupation, employment status, etc.
  • Physical information: Including age, height, weight, sex, date of birth, etc.
  • Information about their physician: Their name and contact information
  • Medical history: Their own medical history as well as that of their family members, the existence and types of drug allergies, medications requested, details of their existing medications, etc.
  • Payment information: Including credit card information (including card type and number, expiry date and name of card holder), banking information (including transit and account numbers), etc.
  • Prescription information

It is fully left to the discretion of our customers whether or not they chose to provide us with this information and how much information they provide us with. However, we make recommendations based on the information that they provide and it becomes difficult for us to suggest alternatives if we have not been given adequate information. We may even request additional information in case we are not able to carry out the request based on the information provided. We also maintain a file on our customers on their personal information that our customers can update from time to time.

Use of personal information

We collect personal information from our customers in order to serve them better and quickly and effectively provide them with the appropriate services they require.

Customers’ consent is always taken before making use of their personal information. We only use their personal information for the purposes that we disclose to them.

Sharing of personal information:

Customers’ personal information is shared with an outside source only under the following circumstances:

  • To fulfill a prescription: The information maybe shared with our affiliate or licensed pharmacy in order to procure the necessary prescription
  • For offers and discounts: We may identify customers’ needs based on the information provided by them and send them information regarding other products that we can provide them with.
  • In case of sale: In case the ownership of the Global Discount Drugs changes hands, the purchaser will get access to all our customers’ personal information.
  • In case of legal proceedings: We may have to disclose certain personal information to the authorities to fulfill a legal procedure.
  • Specialized organizations: In some cases, we may contact outside agencies to carry out specialized services for us. These agencies will handle some of the customers’ personal information.

Only in some cases such as when it comes to employing legal methods to collect a delinquent account, a medical emergency or suspicion of illegal activities do we legally access and disclose our customers’ personal information.

Security Measures

At the Global Discount Drugs, we employ very strict security measures to ensure that our customers’ personal information is protected against inappropriate use, disclosure or alteration.

We employ the latest technology to maintain high security standards and restrict access to electronic flies containing our customers’ data. Our firewall infrastructure is strictly adhered to and we regularly update our security settings.

Customer information stored in paper based files is kept in restricted areas and only authorized employees are allowed to access them. All our employees sign confidentiality agreements when they join our organization which binds them to follow our strict privacy policies and procedures. They are strictly forbidden from accessing customer information without the appropriate authorization and may even be dismissed in case they, in any way, compromise our customers’ privacy.

Keeping personal information up-to-date

It is highly important for our customers to keep their personal information up-to-date as we, at the Global Discount Drugs, make recommendations and decisions based on the information that our customers provide us.

Customers can access and modify their information in case they wish to make any changes or corrections in case of a clerical error on our part. Once the customer informs us about the incorrect or old information in their file, we carry out the necessary changes. We also make these changes known to any other parties who we may have passed the incorrect information onto.

Any queries that our customers may have regarding our privacy policies and procedures can be directed towards our Privacy official at the following mail id: webmaster@globaldiscountdrugs.com

Updating the policy

From time to time, additions, insertions and modifications may be made to the existing policy. If and when changes are made in our privacy policy and procedures, our customers can come to know about it by referring to the modification date found at the bottom of the Global Discount Drugs privacy policy web page.