naltrexone
noun
nal·trex·one
nal-ˈtrek-ˌsōn 
: a synthetic opiate antagonist C20H23NO4 administered in the form of its hydrochloride
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Bupropion/naltrexone: This combination drug, sold under the brand name Contrave, affects the brain's hunger and reward centers to reduce cravings and overall food intake.
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This might also explain why the study found semaglutide better at reducing the risk of alcohol use disorder than naltrexone or topiramate, Simmons adds.
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That included the diabetes medication metformin and naltrexone, which is approved for alcohol-use disorder.
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Jay N. Yepuri, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2024
Interestingly, the effects of semaglutide on drinking were stronger than two older anti-addiction drugs that are also used for weight loss: naltrexone and topiramate.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 17 June 2024
This might also explain why the study found semaglutide better at reducing the risk of alcohol use disorder than naltrexone or topiramate, Simmons adds.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 17 June 2024
That included the diabetes medication metformin and naltrexone, which is approved for alcohol-use disorder.
—Madison Muller, Fortune, 20 May 2024
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“Naltrexone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naltrexone. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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naltrexone
noun
nal·trex·one
nal-ˈtrek-ˌsōn
: a synthetic opiate antagonist administered especially in the form of its hydrochloride C20H23NO4·HCl to maintain a drug-free state in detoxified opiate-dependent patients or to maintain abstinence in alcohol-dependent patients
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