How Long Can You Take Vivitrol?

Medically Reviewed by Johnelle Smith, M.D.

Updated on May 27, 2022

A person prescribed Vivitrol can continue to be on the injectable naltrexone as long as they and their healthcare provider determine it is an acceptable time frame.

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As long as there are no severe health risks to the patient, and the person is not actively using opioids, they can use Vivitrol for as long as is necessary.

Vivitrol (naltrexone) is a prescription medication treatment option for alcohol use disorder (AUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD).

Naltrexone is not an opioid, therefore it does not carry the same concern for addiction or abuse that some other medication-assisted treatment (MAT) medications carry.

Learn more about the benefits of taking Vivitrol for addiction treatment

Factors That Can Affect How Long You Can Take Vivitrol

While health care providers can continue to administer Vivitrol as long as it seems to be effective, there are some circumstances that could result in stopping Vivitrol.

Some factors that may affect how long you can be on Vivitrol include:

  • severe injection site reaction/infection
  • hives
  • anaphylaxis
  • angioedema (swelling of mucous membranes)
  • hepatotoxicity (injury or damage to the liver due to exposure to drugs)
  • eosinophilic pneumonia (eosinophilic white blood cell accumulation in alveoli spaces in the lungs)
  • resumed opioid abuse
  • depression
  • suicidal ideation

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Finding Treatment For AUD And OUD

Vivitrol is a MAT option offered through substance abuse treatment programs that specifically treat AUD and OUD.

Vivitrol must be administered by a health care professional and is not available through a pharmacy.

To learn more about these and other addiction treatment services, please reach out to our helpline today. Our trained staff can assist in finding the answers and programs you are seeking.

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