Medication Assisted Treatment
Medication-assisted treatment has been proven to help people drink less or quit. But less than 2% of people with Alcohol Use Disorder are prescribed a medication approved by the FDA to treat alcohol problems. Read on to learn more about the safe, effective medications that are available to help people drink less or quit.
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- ¹ Oar Health membership plans include access to the Oar Health platform, virtual consultations with a healthcare professional, and medication if prescribed by a healthcare provider. 3 month membership plan costs $297, equating to $99/mo.
- ² Self-reported by members after 6 months of Oar Health membership.
- ³ Verywell Health survey of Oar Health members, published March, 2023.
- ⁴ Prescription medication is available only if prescribed by a licensed clinician.
- ⁵ Compounded medications are prepared based on a prescription from a healthcare provider. They are not reviewed by the FDA for safety or efficacy.
Naltrexone is a prescription medication used to treat alcohol dependence. It is available only if prescribed by a healthcare provider. You should not take naltrexone if you use opioids, including prescription drugs or street drugs that contain opioids, as naltrexone can cause sudden opioid withdrawal. Common side effects of naltrexone include nausea, sleepiness, headache, dizziness, vomiting, decreased appetite, painful joints, muscle cramps, and trouble sleeping. These are not all of the side effects of naltrexone. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away.
