Naltrexone for Opioid Use Disorder User Reviews (Page 3)

• Sammm...
• December 2, 2017

Vivitrol (naltrexone) "I cannot express enough how INCREDIBLE vivitrol is! I am proud to say I have 4 months clean. All the glory goes to vivitrol and God! After years spent being in a self destructive, repetetive, hopeless cycle... My Drug Of Choice's were methamphetamine and heroin (both IV). Now I no longer have cravings for EITHER substances. I am finally working. Got my drivers licence and a car. Am working on getting my GED. All things I never would have been able to do if I'd kept going from where I was. I am thankful and blessed to be alive and sober today. I 100% recommend this to everybody still suffering. My brother also got the shot after years of being in and out of jail, living on the streets, he is working now and doing wonderfully! So thankful"

• cultO...
• October 1, 2015

Vivitrol (naltrexone) "Yea dude I used the night before my shot bout 5 min after the shot felt it kicking in within 15 I was in full blown withdrawal my mother had to carry me out of the car. Within another 20 min I was screaming in agony. I was told I was incoherent and hallucinating. I was spewing liquid from both ends involuntarily and I mean pouring out like a Fawcett. I've gone cold turkey off opiates before and even complained about what suboxin used to do. But even the precipitated withdrawal from subs is nothing compared to what vivitrol does. Its day 4 and im only starting to stablize"

• Otter
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 6, 2016

Vivitrol (naltrexone) "I still don't know if cravings and anxiety are one and the same, but I've been on this for 6 months. I notice a lot of headaches, increased anxiety, depression, insomnia and male sexual problems. I still need 0.5 mg Xanax 5 times a day for the anxiety, and Ambien CR for insomnia. The product coordination nurses deny that this causes male sexual side effects, I've had sex twice in 6 months on Vivitol, and that includes my honeymoon. I think Vivitrol helped me the most by making it clear that if I tried any opiates, I could overdose immediately and die. So I've put up with the side-effects, but I hope to be off this in 1 year. And, yes, I want my sex life back."

• Buzz
• February 24, 2016

Vivitrol (naltrexone) "I have been an opiate user for 6 years. I would do 10-30mg over a few days and go back to subs. I was real close to losing my family so I thought the vivitrol shot was my best option. It was really hard staying clean and going through wd for the past week, but I got through it. Got shot yesterday and I'm not having any side effects. Tossing and turning and not getting a good night sleep will continue for a while. I think the shot is the best option if you are addicted and you really want to change your life. If I can do it anyone can!"

• JTEre...
• February 16, 2017

Vivitrol (naltrexone) "I recently went through a medical detox from heroin and after 6 days when my vitals showed I was opiate free I was administered the Vivitrol shot which is pretty deep and painful in itself. I experienced terrible symptoms like upset stomach, diarrhea, severe restlessness, muscle cramps and twitches, nausea, chills, fever, enlarged pupils, lazy eye, extreme irritableness, high anxiety, rapid heart rate, shakiness, and sleeplessness plus the sight where the shot was administered ached like an epidural. I ended up in the emergency room with an adverse reaction. I feel like death and can barely focus on my actual detox and life. Next month when this shot is hopefully out of my system I will not get it again! At least I'm off heroin!"

• Viva...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 18, 2016

Vivitrol (naltrexone) "After 16 years of opioid and heroin addiction I had tried everything. Methadone for 3years and off and on suboxone for 8 or more years, i tried hard to get off suboxone and it was horrid withdrawal so I relapsed on heroin. When I knew I might die if I kept it up, I put myself into a detox and planed to leave after. Stayed for rehab and the vivitrol was suggested I went back and fourth with my decision because I still wanted to drink. Finally I decided to get the shot. Side Effects: muscle spasms, constant stretching that felt great, decreased appetite, weight loss. The interactions with my 3mgs of clozepam are hard to explain. It's a high definitely but not one I like to much. If I take Bental for the stomac cramps I get really dipped out"

• Ash
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 21, 2019

Vivitrol (naltrexone) "I was addicted to pain pills for 12 yrs before it turned into a heroin addiction. I went through multiple treatment programs, drug court, multiple jail visits, and 3 prison stays. My last time in prison, my mom talked me into trying the Vivitrol so to make her happy I agreed, but I decided I wanted to use one more time. The day after I got out was my appointment & my plan was to go & talk with the lady & ask questions & tell her I wanted to look into the side effects & so on & so forth. Well for some reason I ended up getting the shot that day & it was the best decision I have ever made. I cannot believe how much it has changed my life. I love who I am today, I love the confidence that I have gained & the relationships I am building with my kids and my family & its all because I am sober & I am sober because Vivitrol. I don't think about using I have absolutely no cravings or triggers & the way I feel when I talk about Vivitrol is better then any high I have ever felt."

• Sovie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 31, 2016

Vivitrol (naltrexone) "Week three after Vivitrol. Still having severe insomnia, goose bumps, depression,lack of energy and weakness. It did curb my desire for cigarettes but because I feel so horrible for so long I am craving a fix. I'm only on the fence with this injection."

• Chain
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 4, 2015

Vivitrol (naltrexone) "Vivitrol does an excellent job at blocking your opiate receptors, preventing you from getting high. I've been a heavy heroin/oxycodone addict for the last 6 years. This was my first real attempt to quit and decided on Vivitrol because it's non habit forming. I've been on the shot for 5 months now. The reason I give it a so so rating is because it does nothing for your urges and cravings. That's a battle you still have to fight on your own. After my first injection I experienced "brain fog", rapid heartbeat, high blood pressure for the next 24 hours. I was 14 days clean prior to the injection. The next 4 injections went smooth. Vivitrol also seems to effect my sleep pattern, bowel movements, and sex drive for two after each of the injections"

• Anonymous
• November 9, 2018

Vivitrol (naltrexone) "I was drinking a lot everyday and taken about 20 to 30 dros a day plus other things. I woke up one day and decided that I needed to do something about it before I ended up dead. It was hard to do, my wife had no idea for the last 14 years I was an addict. That first thing I did was come clean with her which was the hardest thing to do when you spend so much time covering your tracks. It's hard to humble yourself and come clean but that is the first step. After that I had to be clean for five to seven days before I could get vivitrol. Days before I got the shot I remember siting in the living room in tears wondering if I'll ever be right. But getting the shot is the best move it does not hurt bad at all it's like a flu shot and all of this about no energy and what not I did not experience. I felt great the night I got it I had more energy and more of an appetite. It has now been two months and I have not had a drink or any opioids. If I can give you any advice get the shot and get your life back ."

• Lil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 2, 2018

Vivitrol (naltrexone) "I was an opiate user for close to 20 years. I've been on vivitrol for a month now. I have zero desire to use and to be honest have a hard time even remembering the way the opiates made me feel. I think a lot if people are confusing their regular post-acute withdrawal symptoms with the vivitrol side effects. I personally think vivitrol is saving my life."

• Blues...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 19, 2013

Revia (naltrexone) "This medication has helped me exponentially, I was addicted to opiates for the past 8 years. I was in and out of hospitals with no positive outcome in sight, this is the first time I have been able to maintain any kind of sobriety. Along with other support the cravings have never been so minimal. All I can say is that I'm truly happy that I was prescribed this medication."

• Spastic
• May 13, 2019

Vivitrol (naltrexone) "I have been off and on Pharmacy pain killers for close to 10 years Eventually moved on to fet and H typically around 1-2 gs a day. Felt hopeless l, had to leave a 75k job because of its location being right in the fet mecca. Took the pill form for two months and wasn't really ready to commit. Finally got the shot and the first week I tried drinking on it with pretty rough side effects..slowly tapered off my drinking vice too just makes me gag thinking about it. Did ramp up the blow usage a little but that's just my mental state wanting to be something other than sober and I'm working on that too. I'm 4 shots in 6 months clean of any opioid and feel great all around. I did notice I orgasm really quickly...like every time is a quick. I've run through a wide variety thinking maybe they where just to hot? Not the case, I think I'm just finally feeling sex? Not sure but I'm quick draw McGraw till further notice. Best of luck to everyone, I'd highly recommend it to everyone."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 11, 2019

Vivitrol (naltrexone) "The first couple of days after I get the shot, I feel a little out of it, like “blah” and tired, but that goes away. This shot SIGNIFICANTLY helps my cravings to get high. There’s no obsession anymore. It’s just a thought and then it passes. Plus, after a while, it resets your dopamine levels back to normal and your brain heals. I recommend it to every opiate abuser out there and alcoholic!"

• Russi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2017

Vivitrol (naltrexone) "People, if you are switching from methadone or buprenorphine (Suboxone) , do NOT get the shot right away. Both methadone and buprenorphine are long acting opiates. When a medical professional tells you that you need to stay clean for 5-7 days, they are speaking of short acting opiates. Heroin, OC, OP, OHC, and I'm sure the other codeine derivatives have a much shorter half-life (a measure of how long they stay in your body) than do methadone and buprenorphine. If you are trying to switch from one of the long acting opiates to the naltrexone shot, personally I would switch to a shorter acting opiate for two week, then stay clean off the for 4-5 days, and then get the shot. I understand this may not sit well with some people."

• JJbeg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2015

Vivitrol (naltrexone) "I got my first vivitrol shot 2 days ago. I was going through opiate withdrawals and alcohol was my daily coffee. I don't hurt or think about using. I actually drink coffee in the morning again. And my family is slowly coming back together. The only thing I have negative about the shot is I am only getting 3-4 hours of toss and turn sleep at night. I work in construction and I need my sleep. But what is weird with little sleep I still can perform my job just the same (commercial plumber/hvac)"

• Oxymo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 27, 2016

Vivitrol (naltrexone) "The shot is a very good deterrent for me. I am being forced to undergo 6 months of injections against my will. My drug of choice is Oxymorphone (Opana), and Oxycodone 30mg . I've been using for about two years before I got locked up for 5 months. Got out, did okay for about a month then relapsed. Before I knew it I was doing pills everyday...again. Went to rehab about a month after my first relapse, did the 30 days there and probation forced me to make Vivitrol part of my recovery plan. First shot was horrible at first, I was clean for 27 days before I got it but once injected I started getting light headed. Then came vomiting, stomach cramps, and pretty bad migraines. I'm getting shot number two in about 5 days."

• Swim
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 16, 2016

Vivitrol (naltrexone) "Most dr. Recommend for heavy dose over two week taper I started with a half 8mg sub and decreased over 7 days on the 7th day I only took 1/16 of a sub and that was it with help from Xanax and 420 was able to make the 14 days needed for the shot but still didn't feel amazing but was getting there the only negative about the shot is that I have bad stomach pains for the first two shots already which last time I was just tired for the first 2 shots i am wondering if anyone else gets this stomach pain all day and all night"

• cakat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 29, 2017

Vivitrol (naltrexone) "Was the sickest I have ever even been in my nightmares!! Not fun - don't get with a habit and I feel like it does nothing for cravings its just like oh I can't cuz it won't do anything., but that doesn't mean anything if ur urge to use is still there. I had a heavy heroin addict before I got shot worst withdrawals of my life!!! Worse then methadone suboxone heroin mixed into 1 times 10 tough stuff. Each is own. If u are serious about getting off the shit this is one way.. Good luck"

• KDano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2019

Vivitrol (naltrexone) "I've only been back on the Vivatrol Shot for 2 days. I'm having no side effects. I got one Vivatrol shot 2 years ago and had no side effects or withdraw from it at all. I just got out of prison. I used the day I got out. I got the Vivatrol shot because I have to stop getting high. All of my friends that have gone to rehab then used Vivatrol have all stayed clean. I believe the longest one is 4 years sober. I get dropped by my PO once a week. So yeah at this point I have to stay clean, or go back to prison. I know it's only been 2 days but I feel like my cravings have stopped. I'm also going to do an IOP along with the shot. I need all the help I can get. I'm definitely not having any bad side effects. My ass cheek is a little sore were I received the injection but I would think that's normal. I guess only time will tell, but so far the Vivatrol shot seems to be working."

• Alive
• March 31, 2018

Vivitrol (naltrexone) "I’m As a combat vet I ended up inpatient treatment at the VA. At first I was prescribed suboxone. Suboxone worked well while I was in inpatient. After treatment I relapsed and quickly fell. It got to a point quickly that I didn’t want to live anymore. I went back to the same inpatient treatment. I had 3 options Methodone (pushes the opiate receptor 100%). Suboxone (push’s it slightly). Vivitrol-blocks the receptor for a month. I tried vivitrol. I can tell you being 8 months sober that it is amazing. It is not just the medicine. Number one: is the desire to change. Number 2:-the knowledge I received through the VA. I have friends that have similar results "

• Grace...
• April 30, 2017

Vivitrol (naltrexone) "This is my second time receiving the Vivtrol injection. It is very effective for Alcohol and Opiate dependence. I have had very little cravings for either drugs. My side effects were minimal. I highly recommend this drug for the disease of Addiction."

• Mike
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 27, 2019

Vivitrol (naltrexone) "I hate this stuff I have to take it because of my sober living house. I've been on it for six months and I'm always sick off it in and out of the hospital it's killing my social life and efforts me at work gives me the worst headache ever I feel like I can not function or do anything it makes me vomit all the time and a constant migraine."

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 23, 2019

Vivitrol (naltrexone) "I've read ALL of the reviews and I'm wondering about people saying the injection is giving them side effects when I think it could be that they are getting withdrawals. The side effects that people are explaining are text book opiate withdrawal-which, yes, Vivitrol will put you into if you have used anything long acting within the past 2 weeks. I have been an opiate addict for over 10 years, tapered off of methadone and got this injection. It is amazing! It will change your life, get you out of the 'hustle' and it truly is the miracle drug. I'm kind of bummed I can't have my glass of wine on this, but that's the price I pay and I don't need the calories. Do your own research people before you judge (nature of addicts I suppose). I feel sorry for the few who had a true reaction at the injection site. I didn't even feel mine."

• Speci...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 13, 2019

Vivitrol (naltrexone) "Heroin addict for over 10 years. Got on the shot. 100% blocks heroin, also blocked cocaine for me even though most people say it won't. Took ecstasy once with it and had a severely bad reaction. Still could drink alcohol and smoke pot normally. Did 1 year on the shot and after the first 2 months stopped trying to find my way around the block. Physically it kept me sober but mentally I am still just as much of a junkie. I have been off the dang shot for 7 weeks now and it is still in my system! I still can't catch a buzz off dope, this stuff takes away freedom of choice but hey thats what we wanted right?"