
Background: Kratom is an illicit substance that has binding affinity to opioid receptors in high doses. Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist used for treatment of alcohol dependence; however, a 7- to 10-day washout period is required to avoid severe withdrawal in opioid users. There is currently no warning regarding concurrent kratom use in naltrexone prescribing information.
Links
[1] https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/severe-kratom-withdrawal-induced-oral-naltrexone-case-report-2026a10013aw
[2] https://www.rethinkpot.org/tags/kratom
[3] https://www.rethinkpot.org/tags/withdrawal