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What opioid antagonist may result in weight loss?

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Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist that may result in weight loss.

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An opioid antagonist that may result in weight loss is naltrexone. Naltrexone is a narcotic antagonist that is well absorbed orally and is long-acting. It is used in narcotic treatment programs to maintain individuals on chronic therapy with a narcotic antagonist. In individuals taking naltrexone, subsequent injection of an opiate will produce little or no effect.

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