Patient information

What is this drug used for?

• It is used to help keep you alcohol-free.

• It is used to keep a drug-free state.

• It may be given for other reasons.

 

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

• Anxiety

• Abdominal pain

• Muscle cramps

• Constipation

• Trouble sleeping

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Joint pain

• Muscle pain

• Lack of appetite

• Fatigue

• Loss of strength and energy

• Common cold symptoms

• Tooth pain

• Dry mouth

• Increased thirst

• Nose irritation

• Throat irritation

• Back pain

• Diarrhea

 

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Liver problems like dark urine, fatigue, lack of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, light-colored stools, vomiting, or yellow skin

• Depression like thoughts of suicide, anxiety, agitation, irritability, panic attacks, mood changes, behavioral changes, or confusion

• Severe dizziness

• Passing out

• Severe headache

• Vision changes

• Sexual dysfunction (males)

• Confusion

• Trouble breathing

• Slow breathing

• Shallow breathing

• Lung problems like shortness of breath or other trouble breathing, cough that is new or worse

• Severe injection site blisters, scabs, pain, swelling, lumps, or irritation

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

 

Note: This is not a comprehensive list of all side effects. Talk to your doctor if you have questions.

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer: This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a limited summary of general information about the medicine’s uses from the patient education leaflet and is not intended to be comprehensive. This limited summary does NOT include all information available about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. For a more detailed summary of information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine, please speak with your healthcare provider and review the entire patient education leaflet.