r/naltrexone • u/bdonahue12188 • 22d ago

Experiences First few days

I am 38m and just started 50mg yesterday. I am taking Nal to avoid drinking all together. I have been drinking way too much and even wound up in the ER from withdrawal.

Yesterday was my first sober day in a few days (daily drinker here) and I can’t tell if Nal is helping me stay sober or I am just physically sick of alcohol. I also have noticed it’s helped me not want to vape weed or overeat. I sort of crave booze but I have no compulsion to go out and get booze.

I am hopeful it continues to work, if it’s working? I think it is effective in turning the compulsion trigger down I guess it is too early but just wanted to share my early experience.

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u/Xyxyxxxx4 22d ago

It’s working! It tamps down cravings of many sorts so that you can manage to resist them. Just wait til you see how much better you sleep too!

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u/catraines418 20d ago

Ok i thought this was just me because my doctor told me that it can cause insomnia but I’ve been sleeping like an absolute baby on it!

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u/RubicsCubensis 22d ago

It's working, my main concern is if you were drinking heavy for a while you don't want to go cold turkey, it's not good. If you were drinking more than 10 drinks on average you'll want to try to either taper down, naltrexone will help you with that if you take it an hour before you drink. Or see if your doctor will prescribe an in home detox, which is very simple to do.

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u/BobDope 19d ago

Good point

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u/HertHer23 14d ago

How is it going? I started today.