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Naltrexone

walkingtall
walkingtall
My doctor has called in naltrexone for me. How many days must I wait after my last drink to start it? I've seen various answers. I do understand that you all are not doctors, I am just looking for yur own personal experience with it.

I will be using the drug along with my current AA and therapy. I have GOT to make this work
Misssy2
Misssy2
Hi...I dunno, I never took it...let me know how it works.

Ask the pharmacist your question...they are very knowledgeable and helpful (It seems you didn't feel comfortable asking your Dr?).

I had a problem a couple of weeks ago with my stomach and the pharmacy was open 24/7...at CVS....I didn't know what product to by and I asked the pharmacist and I told her that I thought my problem was drinking related and that I had not drank in 3 days...and she was very helpful. And helped me chose the right product for me and my problem.
1is2many
1is2many
I took it and was hoping for some magic to happen.

I also took Antabuse and would even go so far as drinking a huge glass of milk and even eating a stick of butter. I was so far addicted that I just could not stop drinking and tried many things to prevent alcohol from getting in my body.

The thing that finally pushed me over the edge was a desperation. I was so sick and tired of being sick and tired The trick is to just get enough time so that being sober outweighs being drunk. I miss booze but I don't miss being chained to it.

Keep up the meetings. That was what saved me.

You can do it

1-2
Zachary18
Zachary18
The Pharmacist is the best place to start sometimes they know more about meds than the doctors.
Misssy2
Misssy2
Did you try Naltraxone? Is it working? It might be something I want
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