Naltrexone
I discussed L low dose Naltrexone with my doctor. The research is showing that doses of 4.5 mg is having some positive results. I tried 4.5-6 mg in 2023. Although it seemed to help some, I stopped taking it due to the price as I have no insurance and Naltrexone is not available in such a small dose unless compounded at a special pharmacy. We discussed my trying it again, as I am desperate to feel better and function better. I started taking 25 mg of Naltrexone about a week or so ago. I took it at night. This was a mistake as I could not sleep so I changed to taking it in the morning. It does help. Just fyi...it can't hurt to try it for all of you who I know are struggling with this debilitating virus that has wrecked our bodies.
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Has anyone taken LDN along with a heart med? I tried about 3 doses of LDN, 0.5mg in March. I took it at night and was tired most of the next day. I was worse. I am considering trying it again. I was diagnosed with a new heart issue (VT) in May and tried a beta blocker at night for two months. I was feeling a little better before starting the heart med. I was tired all day again while taking the beta blocker. Switching to Diltiazem now. Assuming I should wait a bit (any idea how long?) to see how I do with this med but would like to try the LDN again as soon as possible. Any thoughts much appreciated.
Dr. Google says take Naltrexone at night. I am following that. When does this group take Naltrexone and what have you read and/or been advised?
I take mine in the morning, but I am not on a low dose. I am on 25 mg. I found I could not sleep taking it, however a low dose, like 4.5 mg might not have that effect.
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2 ReactionsYes, it is used to stop pain due to it binding to the opioid receptors in the brain. Those receptors, then will (theoretically) produce more. I find it helps.
I take it with propanolol. It is important to monitor blood pressure as it may lower one's blood pressure.
I am working my way up in terms of dosage of the LDN. I am taking 2 mg at night. I can tell a difference in muscles used for walking and for getting out of bed in the morning. My walking seems more fluid now. And I no longer have muscle pain during the night. I am not sure that it has had an impact on my fatigue.
I am taking 25 mg. I tried the low dose but the compound was too expensive as Big Pharma does not make anything lower than 25 mg. It has helped me a lot AFTER I take it. I wake up with the post exertion malaise and fatigue and just poisoned feeling. After I take my medications, I can function for most of the day but I do crash in the late afternoon and evenings. I will take what I can get. I hope it works for you!
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3 ReactionsFor me, 1.5 mg initially made me quite sleepy so took it at night as advised. After two weeks, it gave insomnia so I now have approval to take it in the morning.
I am up to 4.5 mg now so I take 3 mg first thing and then 1.5 about noon. That seems to give me better energy throughout the day than taking it all at once.
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is a compounding pharmacy in Ca which has 6 mg capsules, and was prescribed to me by the Stanford Long COVID workshop. Info:
3006 Esplanade Suite “I”
Chino, CA 94062
530-345-7979
6 mg in am works well for me to decrease fatigue during the day.
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6 ReactionsI have taken 9mg per day for about 3 months. I can't see any dramatic improvement except that I may be a bit more energetic. I am going to keep on taking it though. I get 3mg tablets from a compounder called CareFirst in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey.
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