Posted by Wayne R. on September 24, 1999, at 16:01:05
In reply to Re: naltrexone for antidepressant augmentation, posted by Noa on September 24, 1999, at 13:09:27
> What kind of med is it, what has it been used for before?
Naltrexone (ReVia) is a chemical that blocks the opiat receptors in the brain. It has been approved to treat adiction to opiates and alcohol. Why it works as an augmentation to SSRI meds for some people is not known. Wayne
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