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How Long After Alcohol Consumption Can Naltrexone Be Taken?

hi i m on 50mg table daily of Naltrexone for alcohol, I ran out and didn t take it for 4-5 days something like that and while I didn t take it I slipped up due to an emotional situation and drank a fair amount of alcohol, that was Sat night through to early Sun morning, I now have the Naltrexone again but my chemist said not to take it if i ve had alcohol over the weekend as it could cause complications, how long should I not take the Naltrexone if in fact she is correctn
Mon, 9 Sep 2019
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Hello,

You can wait for about one week before restarting the drug. Always try to stick to your protocol.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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How Long After Alcohol Consumption Can Naltrexone Be Taken?

Hello, You can wait for about one week before restarting the drug. Always try to stick to your protocol. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician