Vivitrol and Hepatitis c - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hepatitis c is reported as a side effect among people who take Vivitrol (naltrexone), especially for people who are male, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Naltrexone, and have Drug dependence.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hepatitis c 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 Hepatitis c?

Hepatitis c is found to be associated with 783 drugs and 984 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hepatitis c.

On Jul, 26, 2026

24,673 people reported to have side effects when taking Vivitrol.
Among them, 59 people (0.24%) have Hepatitis c.

Among these 59 people:

How long have people been on Vivitrol when they have Hepatitis c? *

What is the gender of people who have Hepatitis c when taking Vivitrol? *

female: 31.37 %
male: 68.63 %

What is the age of people who have Hepatitis c when taking Vivitrol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Vivitrol? *

Naltrexone: 6 people, 10.17%
Butrans: 3 people, 5.08%
Hydrocodone Bitartrate And Acetaminophen: 3 people, 5.08%
Oxycontin: 3 people, 5.08%
Zoloft: 2 people, 3.39%
Suboxone: 2 people, 3.39%
Dilaudid: 2 people, 3.39%
Neurontin: 2 people, 3.39%
Humalog: 1 person, 1.69%
Glucosamine: 1 person, 1.69%

What are other side effects people have besides Hepatitis c? *

Drug Dependence: 10 people, 16.95%
Hepatic Enzyme Increased: 9 people, 15.25%
Injection Site Reaction: 5 people, 8.47%
Depression: 5 people, 8.47%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 6.78%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 6.78%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 6.78%
Pain: 4 people, 6.78%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 6.78%
Injection Site Pain: 4 people, 6.78%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Drug Dependence: 41 people, 69.49%
Depression: 3 people, 5.08%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 1.69%
Somatoform Pain Disorder (a mental disorder characterized by symptoms that suggest pain): 1 person, 1.69%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 1 person, 1.69%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 1.69%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 1.69%
Dysphoria (generalized dissatisfaction with life): 1 person, 1.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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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