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Can you take Vivitrol (naltrexone) injections during pregnancy?
Vivitrol is the brand name for injectable naltrexone. Based on the information provided here, there is not enough detail to confirm whether it is definitely safe for all pregnant patients. Decisions about using Vivitrol while pregnant should be made with your OB-GYN and the clinician managing your addiction treatment, weighing potential benefits (like reducing relapse risk) against potential risks to the pregnancy.
What do clinicians usually consider for opioid-use or alcohol-use disorder in pregnancy?
In pregnancy, treatment decisions for opioid or alcohol-use disorder often focus on:
- How high the relapse risk is without medication
- Whether medication helps protect both the pregnancy and the mother
- The safety evidence available for the specific medication during pregnancy
- Your overall health (including liver function, other medications, and gestational age)
Because Vivitrol is a prescription medication, your prescriber should review your case and determine the safest option for you.
Are there alternatives your doctor might discuss instead?
Depending on the condition being treated (opioid-use disorder vs. alcohol-use disorder), your care team may consider other evidence-based options during pregnancy. Your prescriber can explain which therapies are standard in your situation and why.
What you should do before getting the shot
Before receiving Vivitrol while pregnant, contact the prescribing clinician promptly to discuss:
- Your pregnancy status (how many weeks)
- The reason you were prescribed Vivitrol
- Any current opioid use or withdrawal symptoms
- Your other medications and any liver problems
If you tell me whether this is for opioid-use disorder or alcohol-use disorder (and how far along you are), I can help you prepare a more targeted list of questions to ask your doctor.