Naltrexone

Posted by diverdown1 @diverdown1, Aug 7 8:24am

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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doug8576 | @doug8576 | Oct 19 4:36pm

In reply to @kelly2ws "@doug8576 I get my 4.5 mg naltrexone at Paseo Oaks in Thousand Oaks, Calif. $49.95 for..." + (show)

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Thank you! I will check with them the next time I refill my Rx.

gertiel | @gertiel | Oct 20 2:45am

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ladyrocc007 | @ladyrocc007 | 23 hours ago

In reply to @diverdown1 "No, I am taking 25 mg. This is not considered a low dose. I tried the..." + (show)

@diverdown1 I use a whole 50 mg tablet at first I had side effects from it so I broke it in half but now I tolerate the full tablet tablet and it helps me severely reduces brain fog. A little less pain a little more easy going psychologically if you overdo it that can undo the benefits. I'm thinking of going slightly higher on the milligrams of my doctor agrees to see if it helps more.

diverdown1 | @diverdown1 | 9 hours ago

In reply to @ladyrocc007 "@diverdown1 I use a whole 50 mg tablet at first I had side effects from it..." + (show)

@ladyrocc007 I agree that it helps me feel better. I am still on 25 mg. I tried 50 mg and sometimes, when I feel really awful, I will take a 50 mg. tablet. I find that Naltrexone causes similar side effects as the pills I was addicted to before I got sober (GI wise) but I do notice that I need more dopamine and Naltrexone helps with that. Let me know how you fair on a higher dose. Thank you for the reply!

fse1973ap | @fse1973ap | 1 hour ago

Oh wow, I am on 8 mg and thought we had to stop at 10mg, but you're taking 25mg and 50 mg... Do you have links to research for that ? I'll google it for myself as well, but it's hard to see the forest for the trees !

I am doing an oxygen enrichment Trial at Toronto Western right now, which is also said to help brain fog. I have only had 3 sessions but I do feel more alert afterwards !

It's two sessions every day of 30 minutes. FIngers crossed.