Do I Need a Liver Test Before I Start on Naltrexone for Alcohol Use Disorder? | Ria Health

Hear from Ria Health Nurse Practitioner Isiah Cruz on whether you need a liver test before you go on naltrexone for treating alcohol use disorder.
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Not really, but maybe yes ?

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I think what he's getting at is yes it's a good idea so you have a baseline of blood work results to compare to both before and after taking Naltrexone. That way you can see how well the patient is progressing over time with their liver enzymes.