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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.
Yes, 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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4 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.