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Posted by Paulbwell on December 2, 2005, at 19:39:24
I'v been relying on the booze too much lately, and have heard of low dose Naltrexalone threapy, for Depression, ETC.
PLEASE give some feedback on Naltrexalone, for mood disorders!!
God Bless all!!
Cheers
Posted by pseudoname on December 3, 2005, at 15:25:55
In reply to Naltrexalone-feedback- PLEASE!!, posted by Paulbwell on December 2, 2005, at 19:39:24
> PLEASE give some feedback on Naltrexalone, for mood disorders!!
Paul,
There are a few anecodotal reports of naltrexone being added to other antidepressants where it was "super" either (a) restoring the power of an AD that had pooped-out or (b) increasing the power of an AD that gave only partial benefit alone. Those reports used regular doses: 25 or 50 mg/day. As far as I know, regular-dose naltrexone isn't promoted for use on its own to treat depression.
This is an off-label use. I had a lot of trouble finding a pdoc willing to prescribe it, but it's at least as safe & tolerable as most ADs. Did you see the posts by Wayne R? He said 25 mg/day added to Prozac "changed my life." http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/19990301/msgs/3454.html
> [...] have heard of low dose Naltrexalone threapy
People all over the Web swear by LOW-DOSE naltrexone for multiple sclerosis, immune disorders, Crohn's, etc etc etc. In LDN you take 2-8 mg/day, often at special times (trying to track the body's endorphin production), and not necessarily as an adjunct to other medicine. So far it also has only anecdotal support. Lunesta (has Babblemail) says LDN helped with libido, fibromyalgia, and mood: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20051017/msgs/568245.html
> I'v been relying on the booze too much lately [...]
Naltrexone is prescribed at 25 or50 mg/day to help people stop drinking, since it cancels the mood-lift from booze.
Posted by blueberry on December 3, 2005, at 16:42:42
In reply to Naltrexalone-feedback- PLEASE!!, posted by Paulbwell on December 2, 2005, at 19:39:24
Naltrexone on its own probably won't help much with depression. But combined with ssri's, most especially prozac for some reason, it can work well. I tried it years ago and it did help noticeably with depression and feeling relaxed and sociable. I was looking for an anti-anhedonia remedy though, and it didn't work for that. Funny, I hardly ever drink. I was out to dinner one night and ordered a glass of wine knowing I would get a huge buzz off of it. But, no buzz at all. Then I remembered...ahh, the naltrexone!
Posted by Paulbwell on December 3, 2005, at 22:15:30
In reply to Naltrexalone for alcohol abuse » Paulbwell, posted by pseudoname on December 3, 2005, at 15:25:55
> > PLEASE give some feedback on Naltrexalone, for mood disorders!!
>
> Paul,
>
> There are a few anecodotal reports of naltrexone being added to other antidepressants where it was "super" either (a) restoring the power of an AD that had pooped-out or (b) increasing the power of an AD that gave only partial benefit alone. Those reports used regular doses: 25 or 50 mg/day. As far as I know, regular-dose naltrexone isn't promoted for use on its own to treat depression.
>
> This is an off-label use. I had a lot of trouble finding a pdoc willing to prescribe it, but it's at least as safe & tolerable as most ADs. Did you see the posts by Wayne R? He said 25 mg/day added to Prozac "changed my life." http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/19990301/msgs/3454.html
>
> > [...] have heard of low dose Naltrexalone threapy
>
> People all over the Web swear by LOW-DOSE naltrexone for multiple sclerosis, immune disorders, Crohn's, etc etc etc. In LDN you take 2-8 mg/day, often at special times (trying to track the body's endorphin production), and not necessarily as an adjunct to other medicine. So far it also has only anecdotal support. Lunesta (has Babblemail) says LDN helped with libido, fibromyalgia, and mood: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20051017/msgs/568245.html
>
> > I'v been relying on the booze too much lately [...]
>
> Naltrexone is prescribed at 25 or50 mg/day to help people stop drinking, since it cancels the mood-lift from booze.Thank you ever so much for reply.
I have been basically alcholic for the past 3 months, and have been offered Disulfaraham (antabuse)-i don't want this as i would like to enjoy a drink here and there. Today i'v had a bottle of wine +8% strong Cider. I feel i am becoming dependand on Alcohol.Any help please?
Cheers Ya'll:)
Posted by Phillipa on December 3, 2005, at 22:42:03
In reply to Re: Naltrexalone for alcohol abuse » pseudoname, posted by Paulbwell on December 3, 2005, at 22:15:30
Paul Clear Skies and John Berk have both had amazing results with Campral. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Paulbwell on December 3, 2005, at 23:35:26
In reply to Re: Naltrexalone for alcohol abuse » Paulbwell, posted by Phillipa on December 3, 2005, at 22:42:03
> Paul Clear Skies and John Berk have both had amazing results with Campral. Fondly, Phillipa
thanks Phillipa,
I have been chatting with you for some time now. I'v been having probs with the booze for a few months.
i'm getting treatment. Damn Alcohol is addictive!!
I'v taken all classes of meds and the booze SEEMS to fix all my problems when it's working.
Damn i wish i had some Quaaludes (dry booze). I am scripted 5mgs vals 3x daily-JUST LIKE YOU.
I seem to love the release of the booze, mmmm
Cheers Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on December 4, 2005, at 18:26:48
In reply to Re: Naltrexalone for alcohol abuse » Phillipa, posted by Paulbwell on December 3, 2005, at 23:35:26
Paulwell, if you would babblemail me we could chat in private. I too loved my booze. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Paulbwell on December 6, 2005, at 5:04:46
In reply to Re: Naltrexalone for alcohol abuse » Paulbwell, posted by Phillipa on December 4, 2005, at 18:26:48
> Paulwell, if you would babblemail me we could chat in private. I too loved my booze. Fondly, Phillipa
After having having 2 days off, i relapsed, after vseeing my Doc for an Eye infection.
My Anxiety is not being treated well enought-damn it. I need a long acting agent Diaz, Clonaz+an acute add on Xanax, which i sugested to my PCDoc, he ignormed me.
No wonder there are so many Alcoholics.
I have been referred to a D@A team, and will voice my concerns there, until then, it's the Valium 5s@booze i guess-it just works too damn well?
If i had the proper pills, i'd not drink, however?
Cheers-esp Phillipa xxx
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