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Nalmefene

Nalmefene, also known as Revex, is used in the medical treatment of alcoholism because it has been found to reduce craving for some alcohol dependent patients.
Nalmefene May Reduce Relapse
Researchers at the University of Miami have found that nalmefene significantly reduces replapse in alcoholics.
Nalmefene Reduces Relapse Risk
Nalmefene, an opioid antagonist that is not now commercially available in the oral form studied, is effective in preventing relapse to heavy drinking in alcohol dependent individuals.
Nalmefene Treatment
Nalmefene is a newer opioid antagonist that, like naltrexone, has no agonist activity and no abuse potential. Additional advantages include a longer half-life, greater bioavailability and no dose-dependent liver toxicity.

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