Revia (Naltrexone) - is used to treat narcotic and alcohol dependence. It blocks the effects of narcotics and decrease the craving and pleasure for alcohol. Revia necessarily uses with counseling therapy and psychotherapy. Revia is not habit forming and is not a drug of abuse. This medication produces interesting effect: Revia can induce early morning erections in patients who suffer from psychogenic erectile dysfunction. The exact pathway of this effect is unknown.
It is marketed also under the trade names Depade. In some countries, is marketed under the trade name Vivitrol.