IMPORTANT POINTS
Opizone and opiates
You must not take Opizone (naltrexone) while you are still using opiates.
If you take Opizone while you still have opiates in your body then you will go into opiate withdrawal because the Opizone will push the opiates off the opiate receptors.
Remember that some opiates such as methadone last a long time in your body, so it is important that your prescriber is satisfied you are completely opiate-free to avoid causing unpleasant withdrawal symptoms ('cold turkey'). You must wait at least seven to ten days after you last took opiates before starting Opzione.
It is also important to remember that some cough and cold remedies or treatments for treating pain also contain opiates and these may not work as well as they should.
You should always carry an emergency card when taking Opizone (naltrexone). This should be supplied with your Opizone tablets.
Because naltrexone blocks the effects of opiates it means that emergency treatment such as pain relief following an accident will not work. The people treating you will need to provide medications that do not contain opiates.
Remember, as Opizone only blocks the effects of opiates you should be aware of the risks of starting or increasing the use of other substances.
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