Naltrexone is cheap and has the potential to stop dangerous drinking, so why is it not used everywhere? Sophie Gallagher ...

By doing so, this drug reduces food cravings and decreases appetite. Common side effects of naltrexone/bupropion include nausea, headaches, constipation, insomnia, vomiting, dizziness, and dry mouth.

Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol. 2012;5(4):427-435. Naltrexone is relatively well tolerated, and the primary side effects are gastrointestinal discomfort. Higher doses (above 50 mg/day) have been ...