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Naltrexone is used as part of medically supervised behavior modification programs in order to maintain a patient previously addicted to opiates in an opiate-free state following successful opiate detoxification. Naltrexone is also used in the management of alcohol dependence and abstinence in combination with medically supervised behavior modification programs. For Naltrexone oral form (tablets) dosage: For narcotic addiction: Adults — 25 milligrams (mg) (one-half tablet) for the first dose, then another 25 mg one hour later. After that, the dose is 350 mg a week. Your doctor will direct you to divide up this weekly dose and take naltrexone according to one of the following schedules: - 50 mg (one tablet) every day; or For alcoholism: Adults — The first dose may be 25 milligrams (mg) (one-half tablet). After that, the dose is 50 mg (one tablet) every day. |
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