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. 2011 Sep 20;2011:1015.
Ref (type) Population Outcome, Interventions Results and statistical analysis Effect size Favours
Adverse effects
[45]
RCT
66 people, all of whom had detoxification and naltrexone 50 mg daily for 1 week pre-randomisation
Data from 1 RCT
Ratings of adverse effects (depression, increased erections, increased thirst, low energy, and tiredness)
with oral naltrexone 0.05 mg
with oral naltrexone 0.5 mg
with oral naltrexone 50 mg
Absolute results reported graphically

P = 0.98 for difference among groups
Not significant
[43]
Systematic review
42 people
Data from 1 RCT
Adverse effects
15/22 (68%) with high-dose naltrexone
13/20 (65%) with low-dose naltrexone

RR 1.05
95% CI 0.68 to 1.16
P = 0.83
Not significant