Researchers share promising results Oral naltrexone pill helps reduce frequency of binge-drinking, study suggests By Shiv Sudhakar Fox News Published February 16, 2023 9:11pm EST Flipboard ...

Naltrexone is a generic drug that’s prescribed for opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder in adults. As with other drugs, naltrexone can cause side effects, such as nausea, anxiety, and ...

Despite its effectiveness, though, naltrexone is hardly ever prescribed. In the U.S., approximately 1 percent of people with alcohol use disorders were prescribed naltrexone in a 2023 national survey.

About half of Americans reported binge drinking in the last month, according to government data. Naltrexone, a pill that’s already FDA-approved and on the market, could curb that urge to drink ...

The medication works by binding endorphin receptors in the body, which helps block the "effects and feelings of alcohol," according to SAMHSA. "Naltrexone reduces alcohol cravings and the amount ...

Now, people looking to cut back can take a single pill just before drinking to curb consumption. Recent research by UCSF Community Health Systems Professor Glenn-Milo Santos, Ph.D., MPH, shows ...

In the 12-week study, men wanting to reduce their binge drinking but who weren’t severely dependent on alcohol were given a pill for whenever they felt cravings or anticipated a period of heavy ...

For people battling alcoholism who struggle to keep off the hard stuff over the festive season, a monthly injection could keep them off the booze. Some people take pills containing naltrexone ...