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Can you use Naltrexone for Pain Management?
By T'Keyah Bazin, PharmD, Updated on January 22, 2024
Medically reviewed by Erika Prouty, PharmD
Naltrexone is Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved to treat alcohol use disorder (AUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD). It is available as an orally administered tablet and a long-acting injectable suspension.
Naltrexone is a non-opioid medication and is classified as an opioid antagonist. This class of medication works by blocking opioid effects.
Due to their mechanism of action (the way a drug works pharmacologically), opioid antagonists can help manage chronic pain and are less likely to lead to opioid dependence, abuse, or addiction.
Preliminary studies suggest naltrexone may provide benefits for chronic pain conditions (pain lasting longer than three months).
This article explains naltrexone's effectiveness in treating various types of pain, such as migraines, fibromyalgia, and neuropathy.
Additionally, this article will discuss the potential side effects of naltrexone, its dosing requirements, alternative uses, and more.
https://www.verywellhealth.com/naltrexone-for-pain-management-what-can-it-treat-8419927