Oral naltrexone treatment for cholestatic pruritus: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
Wolfhagen FH, Sternieri E, Hop WC, Vitale G, Bertolotti M, Van Buuren HR.
Wolfhagen FH, et al.
Gastroenterology. 1997 Oct;113(4):1264-9. doi: 10.1053/gast.1997.v113.pm9322521.
Gastroenterology. 1997.
PMID: 9322521
Free article.
Clinical Trial.
METHODS: Sixteen patients with pruritus of chronic cholestasis were randomized to receive naltrexone (4-week course of 50 mg naltrexone daily) or placebo. Pruritus, quality of sleep, fatigue (using visual analogue scales), side effects, and liver function were assessed eve …
METHODS: Sixteen patients with pruritus of chronic cholestasis were randomized to receive naltrexone (4-week course of 50 mg naltrexo …