Posted by JohnL on September 24, 1999, at 16:16:04
In reply to John L--How is it going, posted by Andy on September 24, 1999, at 9:17:52
> > I first read about Naltrexone augmentation in Dr Bob's Tips. I will never forget, and it actually crosses my mind about every day, what the first trial patient said to the doc after 4 weeks...she said something like this..."Doc, I was playing badmitten with my family today and suddenly realized I was having fun. I've never felt that before."
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> > That says it all.
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> John L--I'm quite intrigued by all this. Thinking of trying it. How is it going for you?Week one is history. I like Wayne's tip of breaking the pill into pieces. I have found I can take nearly the full 25mg dose by taking it in pieces three times a day. Side effects for me seem to be mild... mild dry mouth, increased energy (almost hypomanic, except physical, not mental), mild hand tremors, mild decrease of appetite, slight confusion/spaciness if I take too much at one time. I did not research this one before trying, so I had no idea what to expect as side effects. I'm happy there have been no sexual side effects at all. So far so good. Just waiting patiently for the day I feel a difference. Supposed to take 2 to 5 weeks. PLeeeeeeeeze let this be the one! :) It crossed my mind that this might have other benefits not previously mentioned...increased energy and decreased appetite...a great profile for those concerned with weight gain on SSRIs.
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