Measurement of compliance with naltrexone in the treatment of alcohol dependence: research and clinical implications

K Namkoong, CK Farren, PG O'Connor… - Journal of Clinical …, 1999 - psychiatrist.com
Background: Medication compliance is a critical issue in pharmacotherapy. This study
evaluated the clinical utility of the Medication Event Monitoring System (MEMS), a newer …

Measurement and prediction of medication compliance in problem drinkers

R Feinn, H Tennen, J Cramer… - Alcoholism: Clinical and …, 2003 - Wiley Online Library
Background: A variety of methods have been used to measure medication compliance.
Although electronic monitoring has been considered to be the best method, it has some …

What role does measuring medication compliance play in evaluating the efficacy of naltrexone?

AM Baros, PK Latham, DH Moak… - Alcoholism: Clinical …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Background: Compliance with medication in pharmacotherapy trials of alcoholism has been
shown to be equal to, or more, important than in other areas of medicine. Research has …

Medication compliance feedback and monitoring in a clinical trial: predictors and outcomes

J Cramer, R Rosenheck, G Kirk, W Krol… - Value in …, 2003 - Wiley Online Library
Objective: The objective of this study was to demonstrate the utility of continuous monitoring
and enhancement of medication compliance during a long‐term clinical trial, predictors of …

Improving naltrexone response: an intervention for medical practitioners to enhance medication compliance in alcohol dependent patients

HM Pettinati, JR Volpicelli, JD Pierce Jr… - Journal of Addictive …, 2000 - Taylor & Francis
The effectiveness of naltrexone, a FDA-approved medication for alcohol dependence, can
be improved if we support and help patients to consistently take their medication. We …

Adherence with naltrexone prescription advice in hospital outpatient alcohol rehabilitation programme

GFX Feeney, JP Connor, RMD Young… - Journal of clinical …, 2001 - Wiley Online Library
Background: The anti‐craving drug, naltrexone, is used as a pharmacotherapeutic adjunct in
the treatment of alcohol dependence. In addictive disorders, compliance issues remain …

Predictors of compliance with naltrexone among alcoholics

DJ Rohsenow, SM Colby, PM Monti… - Alcoholism: Clinical …, 2000 - Wiley Online Library
Objective: Naltrexone has been found to be an effective adjunct to treatment to reduce the
rate of drinking among alcoholics. However, adherence to the medication has been of …

Compliance among heavy alcohol users in clinical drug trials

JT Sullivan, CA Naranjo, EM Sellers - Journal of substance abuse, 1988 - Elsevier
A high level of patient compliance is essential in determing the efficacy and safety of
treatment with new drugs. Alcohol abusers are generally considered to exhibit a low level of …

Adherence monitoring in naltrexone pharmacotherapy trials: a systematic review

R Swift, DW Oslin, M Alexander, R Forman - Journal of studies on alcohol …, 2011 - jsad.com
Objective: The efficacy of naltrexone (Revia, Vivitrol) for the treatment of alcohol
dependence exhibits a high degree of heterogeneity. The aim of the current study was to …

Monitoring and Improving Naltrexone Adherence in Patients with Substance Use Disorder

V Perez-Macia, M Martinez-Cortes… - Patient preference …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Objective Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist used for the treatment of patients with opioid
use disorder and alcohol use disorder. This population often presents problems of follow-up …