{"id":272,"date":"2023-11-15T21:42:28","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T21:42:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagingserver3.com\/morseclinic\/?p=272"},"modified":"2023-11-15T21:42:28","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T21:42:28","slug":"naltrexone-an-alternative-choice-to-methadone-or-buprenorphine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stagingserver3.com\/morseclinic\/naltrexone-an-alternative-choice-to-methadone-or-buprenorphine\/","title":{"rendered":"Naltrexone – An Alternative Choice to Methadone or Buprenorphine"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When we think about maintenance medications to treat opioid addiction, we often think about buprenorphine or methadone \u2013 the two medications offered at the Morse Clinics.\u00a0 There is a third option \u2013 naltrexone.\u00a0 Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist, not an agonist like methadone or partial agonist like buprenorphine.\u00a0 It comes in three forms \u2013 a naltrexone pill (Revia), an injection every 4 weeks (Vivitrol) and a 6 month \u2013 1 year implant from www.MyLifeRecoveryCenters.com<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0You have to be opioid-free for at least 5 days before starting naltrexone, as it will precipitate withdrawal.\u00a0 Most folks get started with during inpatient treatment or while in prison.\u00a0 There is no withdrawal from naltrexone if you decide to discontinue it.<\/p>\n

The pill is the cheapest.\u00a0 It is generic and people usually only have generic copay.\u00a0 It is covered by Medicaid.\u00a0 With no insurance, it costs about $3 a pill.\u00a0 The pill comes in only one size \u2013 the 50 mg tablet.\u00a0 It can be cut in half.\u00a0 The standard dose ranges between 50-150 mg a day.\u00a0 It is adjustable.\u00a0 It can be prescribed by any physician.\u00a0 There is no standard of care for how often you must see your physician.<\/p>\n

The every four week injection form of naltrexone, Vivitrol, is about $900 a month without insurance.\u00a0 Most insurances insist that you fail the pill before they will cover the injection, but do cover it.\u00a0 Medicaid covers it.\u00a0 It only comes in one 380 mg dose.\u00a0 You cannot get high for about 4 weeks after the injection.\u00a0 The injection can be painful.\u00a0 It must be injected in the buttock.\u00a0 It is a large bolus and requires a large needle.\u00a0 It can cause dimpling of the buttocks.<\/p>\n

The naltrexone implant with www.MyLifeRecoveryCenters.com<\/a> is the most expensive.\u00a0 It uses dissolvable beads that are implanted in your love handle.\u00a0 It lasts for 6 months to a year.\u00a0 You cannot decide to not take your medication and relapse.\u00a0 Your loved ones can rest assured that you will be blocked from getting high for that time.<\/p>\n

The physicians at the Morse Clinics are always happy to go over all of your treatment options in detail.\u00a0 Just schedule with us!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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