Naloxone is a medication that:

• Can reverse an opioid overdose
• Has no effects on alcohol or other drugs
• Takes 2 to 5 minutes to start working and lasts 30 to 90 minutes
• May require more than one dose
• May cause chills, nausea, vomiting, agitation, muscle aches until it wears off

You can get naloxone with or without insurance. Many insurance companies cover naloxone with little to no co-pay.

The cost of naloxone without prescription coverage is around:

• $45 for the multi-step intramuscular injection
• $85 for the multi-step nasal spray
• $150 for the single-step nasal spray
• $4,000 or more for the auto-injector

Naloxone is also available for free at community programs throughout the city.

Find a community-based organization providing free naloxone.

Opioids include prescription painkillers and heroin. Opioids can cause a person’s breathing to slow or stop.

You should avoid:

• Mixing opioids with other medications or drugs, alcohol or cocaine.
• Taking opioids when alone.
• Taking more opioids than usual.