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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 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.
Nalmefene For Impulse Control
BioTie has completed a phase II clinical study of nalmefene tablet intended for the treatment of impulse control disorders.

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