Why must I be opioid-free before starting naltrexone hydrochloride?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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It can trigger severe, prolonged and potentially life-threatening withdrawal in an opioid-dependent person.

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naltrexone hydrochloride · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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It can trigger severe, prolonged and potentially life-threatening withdrawal in an opioid-dependent person.

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