| What is Revia?
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Revia is prescribed to treat alcohol dependence and narcotic addiction. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Revia?
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Revia side effects (for treatment of alcoholism) may include dizziness, fatigue, headache, nausea, nervousness, sleeplessness,
and vomiting. Less common Revia side effects (for treatment of alcoholism) may
include anxiety and sleepiness.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. Revia side effects (for treatment of narcotic addiction) may
include abdominal pain/cramps, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, headache, joint and muscle pain, low energy, nausea and/or vomiting,
and nervousness. Other Revia side effects (for treatment of narcotic addiction) may
include acne, athlete's foot, blurred vision and aching, burning, or swollen eyes, chills, clogged and aching ears, cold sores, cold feet, confusion, constipation, cough, decreased potency, delayed ejaculation, depression, diarrhea, disorientation, dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, feeling down, fever, fluid retention, frequent urination, gas, hair loss, hallucinations, head "pounding", heavy breathing, hemorrhoids, hoarseness, "hot spells", increased appetite, increased blood pressure, increased energy, increased mucus, increased or decreased sexual interest, increased thirst, irregular or fast heartbeat, irritability, itching, light sensitivity, loss of appetite, nightmares, nosebleeds, oily skin, pain in shoulders, legs, or knees, pain in groin, painful urination, paranoia, restlessness, ringing in ears, runny nose, shortness of breath, side pains, sinus trouble, skin rash, sleepiness, sneezing, sore throat, stuffy nose, swollen glands, tremor, throbbing heartbeat, twitching, ulcer, weight loss or gain,
and yawning. |
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| How is Revia taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Revia provided by your doctor. It is important to take
Revia on schedule as directed by your doctor, and to follow through with your counseling and support group therapy. If you take small doses of narcotic drugs while taking
Revia, they will have no effect. Large doses combined with Revia can be fatal.
If you miss a dose take the missed dose as soon as possible. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Do not take
two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Revia with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Revia. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
Since studies to evaluate the interaction of Revia with drugs other than narcotics have not been performed, do not take any
medications without first notifying your doctor. Do not use antabuse while you are taking
Revia. Do not take mellaril while on Revia therapy, as the combination may make you feel very sleepy and sluggish. While taking
Revia avoid medicines that contain narcotics, including cough and cold preparations,
antidiarrheal medications, and narcotic painkillers. |
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| How should I store Revia?
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Store Revia at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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