Naltrexone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Jillzie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2020

For Fibromyalgia "I cannot believe how this med naltrexone has helped my fibro. I've tried many meds and always have side effects. The only side effect I have with this is a bit sleepiness but I take it at night. I'm still on a starting dose of 1.5 but AMAZING!!!!"

• pisce...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 7, 2012

For Alcohol Use Disorder "I Discovered 1984 Naltrexone was available in the USA. I am Australian, Started Social Drinking at 19yrs. Became Totally Alcohol Dependent at 24yrs. In & Out of Trouble with the Law. Many Episodes of detox. AA did Not work for me. Finally a Hospital in 2000 allowed me Into their Limited Detox Unit. I read literature on Naltrexone for Drug Addicts & Alcoholics, Asked the Drs could We try this Naltrexone as Nothing has Ever Worked . Will Power NO. Detox on many Occasions NO. Relationships Broken due to my Alcoholism. Finally in 2000 Nov. First given 50mg in Detox. Out of Hospital I drank on the side & became So ill! Aug 2001. That was It! I'm 62yrs Now! Wish Naltrexone was Available when I was 24yrs Old. Sober Now since Aug 2001."

• NicaG...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2019

For Fibromyalgia "I was using 1.5mg naltrexone daily for Fibromyalgia and Neuropathy pain. It worked very well for the pain and also improved my mood and feelings of well-being. Side effects I experienced were foot cramps 1-4 hours after taking the pill then it subsided, as well as light insomnia. Unfortunately, I experienced a rare side effect that's not listed here but is listed in medical literature. About a week after taking Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) regularly, little blood spots showed up on my upper arms and a blood vessel in my ear lobe popped. This went away when I stopped taking LDN."

• Erik...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 24, 2016

Vivitrol (naltrexone) for Opioid Use Disorder "While the rehab changes your perception no matter how you go into in, the Vivitrol changes your brain chemistry altogether. It's the combination of being on the outside and seeing where you've made your mistakes, knowing that you have a shield guarding you at every moment. Life becomes more normal in that time. It's like a rehab that follows you. Brilliant. When I got off of the shot I had a couple moments of frustration but that was easily solved with my newfound knowledge. Mostly the knowledge of myself. I believe this could save many lives. If you don't want it but take it for someone else, at least you have a month to figure out why."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 30, 2019

Vivitrol (naltrexone) for Alcohol Use Disorder "Just received my second shot of Vivitrol today. I can't really pinpoint any side effects except loss of appetite... so if losing weight is a "side effect", sign me up! Helps with cravings, especially when paired with AA meetings and a mind set on sobriety. I would definitely recommend this for anybody having difficulty with alcoholism."

• Lefty...
• January 23, 2020

For Alcohol Use Disorder "Two problems: First, 3-5 drinks (doubles) per night regardless if I can function normally the next day is not good in any way. Second, nobody else is drinking like me. Every aspect of my life was impacted by drinking, and even though I love to drink, I knew I had to do something and fast. Ten years ago, I was given Opioids like tic-tacs. What's better than alcohol? Opioids! You guessed it, I was hooked for two years. I was prescribed Suboxone another miracle drug (similar to naltrexone) also worked on drinking. Naltrexone is a 10! If you want it to work, it will work but, if you play games with it like I did, taking it some days, some days not, testing dosages, etc. you'll get mixed results. Take it an hour before you drink, or whenever you feel it coming on. If you do it right, you can stop drinking entirely, or you can cut your drinking down to normal, socially acceptable levels, and still have a good time. In a nutshell, Naltrexone is a fantastic drug, truly amazing!"

• Anonymous
• April 12, 2008

Vivitrol (naltrexone) for Opioid Use Disorder "As a chronic relapsing opiate addict, Vivitrol has been an excellent medication to aid my recovery. Have not noticed many side effects, if any. Basically eliminates my cravings for opiates and alcohol and provides good mental insurance knowing that if I do use opiates, I will get no effect from them."

• Madda
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 23, 2015

For Alcohol Use Disorder "Naltrexone worked for me! I can't believe the dramatic results I have experienced so far. I was with family/friends all weekend the first two days I was on the meds. I had 2 beers and then NO desire for anymore. I was in great spirits and just didn't feel the need to continue drinking. I would recommend this to anyone struggling with addiction. I finally have hope for my future! My husband couldn't believe it. It's like there is a whole new, much happier me!!!"

• Katie
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 29, 2024

For Fibromyalgia "This is a wonder drug. I was titrated in with drops. At two drops, one-tenth of a ml, I felt a wave of good feeling. It passed, but I knew then it was going to work. I take one gm now every day in the morning. Fibro pain lifts for the whole day, comes back around 8 pm or so. No idea why anyone would take it at night, you would sleep through its effects. The worst part is finding a doctor who will prescribe it. I have also noticed a definite improvement in gut issues, an unexpected bonus."

• DustyB
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 15, 2013

For Alcohol Use Disorder "I read about the Sinclair Method a few years ago, but it took me several doctors to finally find one to prescribe Naltrexone. It is only FDA approved for use with abstinence, which is why most physicians aren't likely to prescribe it per the Sinclair Method. I finally found a psychiatrist who agreed to try it with me. I split the tablets for the first two days to get used to it. I noticed its effects immediately. I take one tablet one hour before I feel like drinking something, usually in the late afternoon. I don't really feel any different after I take it, except that I have a much lower "craving" and I drink about 30%-80% less now. Sometimes makes me a little queasy or tired, but I haven't had a blackout or a hangover since. I love it!"

• KKirk...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 27, 2016

For Alcohol Use Disorder "I've battled binge drinking most of my adult life. I'm healthy and active and a runner.... When my nightly 2 glasses of wine is a bottle... and don't get me started if it is in a social situation. Sick of hangovers, knowing this is no longer cute at my age, and having teenagers, made me commit to change. I should add I do parties and events for a career so champagne lunches are standard. I got naltrexone 2 days ago. I did not drink at all the first day I took it (was still feeling guilty from a few days before when I over drank) Today I had a lunch meeting and wine was unavoidable. I said I'd just have 1 glass. 1hr and 30 min later and I had not finished it (never happens). Tasted fine.. felt fine.. but no craving for more when others did"

• Phnx
• April 6, 2014

Vivitrol (naltrexone) for Opioid Use Disorder "Vivitrol saved my life and career. Use was 15 10/325 Norcos a day for one year. The hardest part is before you get the shot, being abstinent from opiates for 7 days but if you have an informed doctor they give you different medications to make your withdrawal more tolerable. It was do-able I was terrified but I promise it's possible. Once I had the shot I felt like myself again no cravings. Only side effect I had was a tiny little bit of soreness at injection site. Other than that I felt NO SIDE EFFECTS at all. Zero. That was my experience, my advise if you proceed with this is make sure you find a doctor who knows what they are doing, it makes a difference. Go to addiction specialist if possible."

• Sandy...
• October 8, 2019

Vivitrol (naltrexone) for Alcohol Use Disorder "1st shot of Vivitrol on 9.9.19 & I immediately tried to test it but didn’t go hardcore. I did feel motivated to clean and care about responsibilities more than usual. Within a few days I was drinking heavy again & it was BAD. I suggest taking Antibuse before you even leave the office & keep taking it for at least a week so drinking is not an option. On 9.23.19 I met with my therapist and our talk helped but I still wanted to drink. Today, 10.07.19 I had my second shot. I was determined to not drink for a week to see the results and somehow ended up at an AA meeting on a whim. There I met a woman that talked to me for 3 hrs after the meeting where she called me out on my BS in a way only another alcoholic can. My recommendation: Vivitrol shot, Antibuse at first, a therapist you trust and respect (good luck, It’s a challenge), & AA meetings. Vivitrol is not a miracle. It is one ingredient in a recipe. Alone it’s like eating plain flour and expecting it to taste like cookies and cake."

• Six...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 9, 2020

For Alcohol Use Disorder "I've been abusing alcohol since I was 16 but I became fully addicted when I was about 20. Thats when I noticed the cravings and withdrawal (even with being prescribed clonozapan) I'm 28 now. I've been taking naltrexone since February of 2020 and I don't think I'd have been able to get sober from alcohol, or stay sober, without it. It dulls the cravings and allows me to think clearly through them. I feel a bit more like I did before alcohol changed my brain chemistry. Every time I have a craving, it feels like the feeling is being "smothered" or "cut off", depending on how strong the craving is. The only negative side effect I've had are very mild and short (5-10 second) headaches that happen maybe two or three times a month, and have lessened the longer I've been on it. I barely notice them anymore. I am a strong supporter of this drug, but we'll have to see what the long-term (if any) effects are on the brain."

• naltr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 31, 2016

For Alcohol Use Disorder "As of last Monday, I was still drinking 2 bottles of wine every night. Come Tuesday, and two bottles of wine have sat chilling in the fridge and I have zero interest in consuming them. I had been taking naltrexone as instructed 1 hour (or more sometimes just to be safe) before drinking for about a month and a half. I noticed an immediate difference in how alcohol affected me the very first day I took naltrexone, but the difference was hard to pinpoint. As time wore on though, it felt more and more like I was forcing myself to drink to battle depression, but was very aware it wasn't doing anything to help. I just don't want it anymore. Now I don't see myself drinking in the future. This drug is a miracle and I couldn't be happier."

• Beanie
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 15, 2018

For Fibromyalgia "Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) has reduced both my pain and fatigue. It’s made a huge difference to me. I was at the point of giving up work but on LDN I’m able to keep working. Initially I had a few nights of disturbed sleep but now no side effects except the good ones!"

• mark
• July 29, 2017

For Alcohol Use Disorder "Perhaps most here are taking Naltrexone every day and then trying to not drink alcohol? I have not tried that. I take Naltrexone only on days I have a strong craving and then take it 1 hour before I drink the alcohol. (See Sinclair Method, Amazon’s The Cure for Alcoholism - 80% success, no need for detox.) After 2 months (drinking only on 18 days) my irrational craving for alcohol has been virtually extinguished. If I ever drink again, I will take the Naltrexone an hour before. No counselling, no AA meetings, nothing like that. All I needed to stop drinking (1 ½ to 2 bottles of wine a night for the last decade) was will-power to take the Naltrexone an hour before drinking - which was easy for me. Good luck!"

• baba
• April 29, 2008

Revia (naltrexone) for Alcohol Use Disorder "totally took the craving for alcohol away. kept sober for two years - started playing with it after that and stopped taking it - only to start drinking again. good to take when you are getting some support as well."

• TheHu...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 18, 2016

Vivitrol (naltrexone) for Opioid Use Disorder "There are no two ways about it, Vivitrol saved my life. In combination with rehabilitation in the outpatient setting (where I was referred to a local doctor who provides the shots; specializing in pain mgmt. & dependence issues), therapy, and receiving Vivitrol once monthly, my life has completely changed for the better. I am happier, less tense, less anxious, among other benefits. I was a hardcore addict, and would likely not be around still if it weren't for Vivitrol blocking the opiate receptors (no "high" at all; no matter how much you use) and it reducing cravings as well. I very highly recommend Vivitrol to those struggling with addiction. You'll see how much better your quality of life will be, and this shot can help you get there."

• Ive...
• January 18, 2017

Vivitrol (naltrexone) for Opioid Use Disorder "I'm getting my 18th shot this month that means I have successfully completed the vivitrol program at a local adult facility. This shot did something not sure what but I don't have urges or wants to use drugs I was an I user and ruined my life almost but now I'm successful and nobody would ever guess how bad I use to be. And I don't ever have to be a junkie again. Thank god.... no side affects so I hope I can keep it up after this month and I hope my brain is okay with me stopping the shot."

• Leets
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 8, 2016

For Fibromyalgia "Have had fibromyalgia for 22 years. Tried all sorts of the recommended meds. Two months ago started 4.5 mg low dose naltrexone. Fall asleep easily but horrible and disturbing dreams and subsequent pain from disturbed sleep. Sometimes I'd sleep 10 to 12 hrs and just slightly refreshed. Have a hard time getting going after waking for up to two hours. Just stopped taking it because of the side effects. Having a headache while coming off of it."

• Anonymous
• November 13, 2008

Vivitrol (naltrexone) for Alcohol Use Disorder "I am an alcoholic in recovery and have been sober for over 10 years. I used this drug when it was fairly new and I was in rehab. Seemed to work along with all the other tools given to me at that time. No side effects that I can recall."

• BPano
• November 18, 2020

For Fibromyalgia "I've had Fibromyalgia for about 7 years. I've tried everything and had all but given up. I happened to see info online about LDN (low dose naltrexone). I asked my doctor about it and she wrote a script but said it probably wouldn't do anything. But I insisted...desperate to try anything. However, it was for 1/2 of a 50mg tablet once per day. I felt like I had done a gram of cocaine. 2-3 hrs of sleep per night, major anxiety, heart racing etc. Couldn't focus, hands shook etc. I stuck with it for one week when I realized, my pain had dropped SIGNIFICANTLY for the FIRST time in about seven years. Thrilled at he results I had to figure out how to continue the medication but get rid of the side affects and get some sleep. I called the doc to ask what I could do as the online info said it said LDN should be 1.5 mg. She said it only came in 50 mg and I'd have to get the suggested low dose from a "compounding" pharmacy. I have no idea how to do that. Can anyone help?"

• Anony...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2016

For Alcohol Use Disorder "Are you desperate? Are you feeling defeated? I'm on day three after fighting alcoholism every day for the better part of the year. In and out of AA, trying different medications... This drug feels that anxious hungry void you have from abstaining from alcohol. It makes you not want, it makes your mind feel heavy but not high, you relax and don't think about drinking. Addiction is a problem of chemistry, when you quit you are fighting the own chemical make up of your brain. Curing alcoholism should not be uncomfortable, and this drug should be prescribed more by physicians. I bought a six pack last night, and lost interest when I started the second beer. Today I have no desire to to drink, I could take it or leave it. Great so far!"

• chuck_a
• February 16, 2017

For Alcohol Use Disorder "Took the first pill yesterday and didn't have a beer until 4hrs later. Had one, then two, then three... then four. Uh oh, was one of the few that it wouldn't work for? Still, I was pushing a twelve-pack a day so four seemed like a pretty big accomplishment. But today is another story. I had my first beer at 5PM exactly 1 hour after taking the pill. I just dumped the second half of that beer in the sink. No obsessions. Not about drinking or eating or my ex-boyfriend (whom I recently had a difficult break with). It really is like a switch was turned off (or on, depending on how you look at it). One side affect is sense of taste is a bit off... but I don't feel like eating, so no biggie. Idk.. was it this easy all along?! Get to your doc asap."