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Need help with Naltrexone

OLA1123
OLA1123
Hey!

After some time being off the website I decided this was the best place to see if I could get help with this issue....actually wondering now why I ever left...ANYWAY..

My Dr put me on Naltrexone which greatly reduces alcohol cravings..I am now going to AA meetings and my Dr thought this would be a great compliment. Naltrexone really works but it has horrible side effects for me even in small doses...I get really anxious , dizzy..severely weak ..

These side effects are a pain in the ass frankly. I ve read that this drug has done wonders for people but nobody seems to comment these horrible side effects...

CAN ANYBODY HELP ME... will these side effects go away...what do I do
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
I don't know anything about the drug you are taking but if it were me, I would stop taking the drug, but that's me. Just a suggestion but usually all side affects must be reported back to the doctor.

This would be a great discussion to have with an AA sponser also, as soon as you get one.

I was on camprell for a very short time and I just felt I no longer needed the drug anymore because I had been going to several months of AA meetings and I had a great support system.

You can go to the naltrxone websight and you may find more information on it but I think your doctor would be a better source.
IMHO

God Bless!
OLA1123
OLA1123
AA is amazing. support is great.
Thanks for your input.
jeffneedshelp
jeffneedshelp
How long have you been sober? How long have you been in AA?! Do you think you can manage without the drugs? Obviously consult with Doctor, but perhaps you're at a point where you can get through the craving so with the program's help?

I wish you the best.
Impermanence
Impermanence
Talk to your pharmacist. He will be able to tell you if the side effects diminish. If they don't, speak to the doctor about switching to another drug.
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