Vivitrol and Bipolar disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bipolar disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Vivitrol (naltrexone), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Vraylar, and have Drug dependence.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bipolar disorder when taking Vivitrol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 24,673 people who have side effects when taking Vivitrol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Vivitrol?

Vivitrol has active ingredients of naltrexone. It is often used in alcoholism. eHealthMe is studying from 25,129 Vivitrol users. Check the latest studies of Vivitrol.

What is Bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder (mood disorder) is found to be associated with 907 drugs and 1,231 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bipolar disorder.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

24,673 people reported to have side effects when taking Vivitrol.
Among them, 34 people (0.14%) have Bipolar disorder.

Among these 34 people:

How long have people been on Vivitrol when they have Bipolar disorder? *

What is the gender of people who have Bipolar disorder when taking Vivitrol? *

female: 43.48 %
male: 56.52 %

What is the age of people who have Bipolar disorder when taking Vivitrol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Vivitrol? *

Vraylar: 5 people, 14.71%
Seroquel: 3 people, 8.82%
Lyrica: 3 people, 8.82%
Wellbutrin: 2 people, 5.88%
Pregabalin: 2 people, 5.88%
Biktarvy: 2 people, 5.88%
Buspirone Hcl: 2 people, 5.88%
Clonazepam: 2 people, 5.88%
Dicyclomine Hydrochloride: 2 people, 5.88%
Gabapentin: 2 people, 5.88%

What are other side effects people have besides Bipolar disorder? *

Depression: 7 people, 20.59%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 7 people, 20.59%
Nausea And Vomiting: 6 people, 17.65%
Drug Dependence: 5 people, 14.71%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 14.71%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 5 people, 14.71%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 14.71%
Injection Site Reaction: 5 people, 14.71%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 11.76%
Injection Site Pain: 4 people, 11.76%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Drug Dependence: 15 people, 44.12%
Depression: 4 people, 11.76%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 2 people, 5.88%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 5.88%
Hiv Infection: 2 people, 5.88%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 2.94%
Sleep Disorder: 1 person, 2.94%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 2.94%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 2.94%
Enlarged Prostate: 1 person, 2.94%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Ayano G, "Bipolar Disorders and Valproate: Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Therapeutic Effects and Indications of Valproate: Review of Articles", Bipolar Disord, 2017 Jan .
Ayano G, "Bipolar Disorders and Valproate: Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Therapeutic Effects and Indications of Valproate: Review of Articles", Bipolar Disord, 2017 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on naltrexone (the active ingredients of Vivitrol) and Vivitrol (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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