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 |