ReVia

Uses of ReVia

ReVia is used in adults to treat alcohol dependence and block the effects of opioids.

ReVia may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Precautions and Warnings

You should not be treated with ReVia if you are currently using an opioid analgesic, are addicted to opioids or having opioid withdrawal symptoms, or if you have used any opioid medicine such as, methadone, buprenorphine, tramadol, and others opioids within 7 to 14 days.

You should not use ReVia if you have failed the naloxone challenge test or have tested positive for the urine screen for opioids.

You should not use ReVia if you are allergic to it, or if:

• you are currently addicted to opioids;
• you are having withdrawal symptoms from opioid addiction;
• you are using any opioid pain medicine (including fentanyl, Vicodin, OxyContin, and many others);
• you have failed the naloxone challenge test or have a positive urine screen for opioids; or
• you have used any opioid medicine such as, methadone, buprenorphine, tramadol, and others opioids within 7 to 14 days.

Tell your doctor if you use thioridazine or disulfiram.

Also tell your doctor if you have or have ever had:

• liver or kidney disease.

It is not known if ReVia will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using ReVia.

Dosage

To treat alcoholism, a dose of 50 mg Revia once daily is recommended for most patients. To treat opiod dependence, the initial dose of Revia is 25 mg.

Side Effects

Common side effects:

• nausea, vomiting, stomach pain;
• headache, dizziness, drowsiness;
• feeling anxious or nervous;
• sleep problems (insomnia); or
• muscle or joint pain.