My daughter is on Vivitrol but she came home today and something isn't right. Is there a drug that Vivitrol does not work on?
Does Vivitrol work on all drugs?
Question posted by mom1974 on 17 Dec 2014
Last updated on 16 April 2017
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jeffrow213
20 Jan 2015
Vivitrol only blocks the receptors of the brain associated with alcohol and opioid use. Any other substance: Marijuana, Benzodiazepines, Amphetamines, Methamphetamine, etc. will not have a reduced or eliminated effect from use.
Josh1547
16 April 2017
I am a MD and I prescribed Vivitrol to a patient who had alcohol problems. It actually caused worse problems down the road as they used cocaine and the Vivitrol did not block that. So before considering taking Vivitrol I recommend counseling and group sessions with a inpatient rehab or attend AA (Alcohol Anonymous) or NA (Narcotics Anonymous) meetings.
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- Vivitrol uses and safety info
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- Side effects of Vivitrol (detailed)
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