Naltrexone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Annng...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 2, 2017

Vivitrol (naltrexone) for Alcohol Use Disorder "I have been on the vivitrol since November 2016 I have remained sober for 5 months. The urge to drink went away and it felt good knowing that even if I drank on the shot I wouldn't feel the warm fuzzy feeling that I was so addicted to. So recently I did drink and I feel so terrible shakes.. Sick to my stomachs. Alcohol withdrawal is terrible and it really sucks. Now I know why I love feeling sober. Vivitrol had not only kept me sober it truly saved my life because I know that I have control of my life. I would recommend this to Anyone who has a problem with alcohol. It truly takes the cravings away. And helps you find yourself."

• CLano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 28, 2019

Vivitrol (naltrexone) for Alcohol Use Disorder "This Vivitrol shot has literally saved my life, if only it had been available 10 years sooner, I have almost 2 years sober now with no cravings what so ever, it's like it just shut the alcohol switch off in my brain, only side effects is I have on a couple of occasions I've noticed some slight dizziness."

• Paulie...
• October 20, 2015

Vivitrol (naltrexone) for Opioid Use Disorder "I have been a heavy opiate user for 15 years. I did have years staying "clean" using soboxone but once I got divorced I became depressed and relapsed. My addiction took off and I ended up using IV heroin and at that point trying to go back and use soboxone to stay clean was impossible. It took a overdose and 30 day treatment to make the decision to get the injection and it saved my life, best drug in the world. I know people have fears of breaking a bone or being in severe pain while being on a long lasting opiate blocker but as a paramedic there is 1 opiate narcotic that will not be blocked by vivitrol...I won't tell you which but all docs and paramedics know...so have no fear, DO IT! I have never been happier"

• Pamelas
• May 10, 2008

Vivitrol (naltrexone) for Alcohol Use Disorder "I am a chronic alcohol relapser and found the injection helpful. Not only mentally, is it a deterrent. It definitely curbs the 'feeling' found in a drink because I did test it. The second shot only makes it more potent and you get better with time. Combined with meetings every day, and the shot, I have a better chance at an alcohol-free life."

• Jamie
• September 22, 2019

Vivitrol (naltrexone) for Alcohol Use Disorder "Vivitrol injection on 9.19.2019. Can you drink? You can, but it doesn’t feel good. We know alcohol is a depressant. I always enjoyed the euphoria and was too drunk to recall the depression. Drinking now makes me feel heavy and dull and a bit nauseated. I failed the oral dosage because an hour before drinking I was salivating for the buzz! Now, I only have to be strong once a month while my resolve is strong. Now I CAN DRINK LIKE A NORMAL PERSON if I want. I’ve been sleeping long hours of good sleep. I’d been living on vodka/smoothies/vodka smoothies and whatever junk was deliverable after I was intoxicated. I’m eating better now. I have an 8:30am tomorrow. Sucks, but I won’t have a towel nearby for 6am vomiting. I also won’t be up for a morning run, but I will awaken unafraid to check my texts."

• true...
• November 3, 2015

For Alcohol Use Disorder "Hello everyone, I am 24 years old and I became an alcoholic about 4 years ago. I became a bartender at a fancy restaurant, and everything totally went south because of that. The place pays awfully well so I could never leave it at the time. It was so easy to get my hands on any booze I wanted from there. I found myself getting in bar fights, totaling my truck, and a severe weight gain (60 pounds). When I drink, it's usually 7 doubles, 4 beers, and 3 shots of tequila in 2-3 hrs. I started naltrexone a month ago, and I've been sober since. I cannot believe that it lets me handle alcohol all night and not let me get cravings for it. I've been waking up at 7 am vs. 12 pm every morning now. This medicine really works, I feel great and have more $$"

• Di724
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2020

For Fibromyalgia "I just started low dose naltrexone 1.5 for Fibromyalgia (FM) I immediately saw a difference. No more body pain. At first I thought could I just be having a good week without much pain . But after two weeks I can't believe I good I feel. For 6 yrs I was in pain everyday. I took motrin everyday, until I had an AFib episode. Now I can't take any NSAID's. I'm so happy my doctor prescribed me this. I feel like I'm 40 again. I'm now 54 and I suffered for 6 yrs not know what was wrong with me."

• Toxic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 14, 2019

For Alcohol Use Disorder "Today is day 34 of not drinking. I am in love with this naltrexone pill. The side effects were rough at first, but they disappeared later. I also take gabapentin for nerve damage from a suicide attempt years back. The naltrexone and gabapentin together have stopped most all of my cravings, and I'm in an abusive situation right now and am working on safely leaving, so triggers are around every corner for me. I've even noticed that the abuse from my parents is becoming even less triggering for a craving. I rewired my thoughts to feel disgust when thinking or seeing or tasting alcohol to aid me when the naltrexone just can't fight my brain's urge to cope unhealthily with the garbage I am forced to deal with daily. But with all that I deal with, this pill is incredibly effective. I recommend naltrexone to EVERYONE with alcohol/opioid dependencies. It is awesome and worth going through the side effects at first. It gets way, way, way better."

• gigan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 21, 2012

For Fibromyalgia "This medication reduced my fibromyalgia pain and some other symptoms significantly more than any of the other medications or combination of treatments usually prescribed for fibromyalgia. Initial side effects easily managed by starting at a very low dose."

• Tonia...
• February 26, 2015

For Alcohol Use Disorder "I've been a heavy alcohol dependant for 20 yrs, been in detox counsellors all that. Until 34 days ago being the 4th day sober I went to the docs, he supplied naltrexone, still sober I'm also on anti depressants and diazepam for anxiety. I don't crave, the thought drinking makes me feel sick. You have to want to give up honestly and like everything else if you follow your plan it will work. I feel strong and powerful being sober!!Good luck all."

• Feeli...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 26, 2016

For Alcohol Use Disorder "I started drinking 10 years ago, and drank 10-15 per day. After 30 days on Naltrexone, I've had 2 beers.. the last 3 weeks ago. What the drug did was take away any "reward" from alcohol, so drinking a beer is no different from drinking a cup of tea. In this way, it gave me the choice back. I didn't think I'd ever be able to quit, and suddenly drinking is no longer interesting to me. I had some minor side effects for the first week, including loss of appetite, restlessness, and a little nausea - but all of those subsided quickly. I am sober for the first time in my adult life and I can't believe how much better it is. If you know you need to break up with alcohol, look into naltrexone.. it changed my life."

• happy...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 6, 2015

Vivitrol (naltrexone) for Opioid Use Disorder "Vivitrol is amazing. My daughter just received her 9th shot and my son his 3 shot. Before this shot my kids only worry was their next high. Today they are enjoying life as college students! We tried other options like Suboxone & Zubsolve as well as several rehabs. It always ended after 60 or 90 days with relapse. This shot has allowed my 2 youngest (19 & 21) a chance at a real life. They tell me they have no cravings & the best part is that its not a daily choice to take a medicine. They only have to make the decision 1x a month. Of course they are using the Vivitrol along with A LOT of counseling. The hardest part for the addict is to stay clean the 7 days prior."

• NewTo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2013

For Alcohol Use Disorder "Took my first Naltrexone pill yesterday. Waited for an hour and felt calm. Decided to try the Sinclair Method by opening a bottle of wine. I never drank so slowly in my life and could not go past a glass and a half. This has not happened to me in over 10 years. I can down 2 bottles of wine plus more on a daily basis, yet yesterday I experienced something so different. I threw away the rest of the wine. I am going to use this for a year and see if I can break out of the habit. It has been prescribed in the UK for alcohol treatment for over a year now and addiction clinics can prescribe them under some guidance."

• Ronald...
• September 13, 2019

For Alcohol Use Disorder "This medication naltrexone has been nothing short of a godsend for me and my drinking problem. I tried to quit alcohol for 10 years with AA and other methods including a stint inpatient. Nothing worked. This medication finally worked for me and I have been sober for a year and not sure why it took so long for me to find this medication. I know some methods work for some and not others. You must take it everyday even before you are going to take a drink for it to be successful. Alcohol starts to feel and taste like soap water that is fills you up and you feel buzzed but just not the same euphoria the alcoholic gets from that first drink. My anxiety went away about 6 months sober so I do not need to drink anymore. Loving life and thankful to the inventors of naltrexone . Gratefulness and thankfulness and less selfishness also learned in AA and through treatment eventually helped too but it takes some time to get there. Use both treatment and this medication. Why limit yourself?"

• Elderly
• October 16, 2016

For Fibromyalgia "I have been slowly increasing my LDN for fibromyalgia for the last several weeks. It has provided better relief than the Fentanyl 100 mcg that I had been on for years! Very hopeful that I will find my optimal dose and feel even better- I have had pain relief and an increase in energy. It caused insomnia though so I changed the dose to the a.m. with no drowsiness noted."

• Mr Cl...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 2, 2016

Vivitrol (naltrexone) for Opioid Use Disorder "I started Vivitrol in January 2015 after getting an OUI Drugs & a heroin posession charge b/c knew I needed to stop using, but I didn't really want to. Between January and April I got my monthly shot but I still tried to use every now and then (but I couldn't get high). My insurance was cancled in May so I took the opportunity to get high. I ended up getting another OUI & spent a month in jail till my next court date. I went straight from court to my doctors office to get an injection and I've gotten 1 every 28 days since (07/15 - 07/16). I'm not sure how Vivitrol effected my cravings because my first time on it, the thought of giving up heroin was devastating to me. Now I can't believe how much time I wasted getting high. LOVE VIVITROL!!"

• Palan...
• March 9, 2019

Vivitrol (naltrexone) for Alcohol Use Disorder "I've struggled with alcoholism for 10 years. Vivitrol was suggested before but I couldn't afford it. I was able to find a clinic that got a federal grant for Vivitrol. The first 4 - 5 days I was tired, leg cramps up thru my buttocks (felt like the flu), hip and ankle pain, irritable, sad, nauseous. Side effects eventually went away after 1 week. Cravings have been minimal to non existent. Yesterday I was irritable; had a bad day at work which triggered me. Decided what the hell and see if the drug really did take away that feel good feeling. I drank about half the amount I usually do and it didn't do anything other than the physical side effects. I ended up pouring the rest out and went to bed. This is a miracle! I am so grateful! Looking forward to continue using it for this year while I complete my 12 steps in the AA program so I will not only be physically healthy, but mentally and spiritually too! THANK YOU VIVITROL AND THANK YOU TO MY CLINIC AND GRANT MONEY!"

• Tjano
• March 19, 2020

Vivitrol (naltrexone) for Alcohol Use Disorder "I’m on day 5 of Vivtrol My vision has been blurry. I haven’t been able to stay awake very much . Yesterday I was stumbling. The stumbling part has gone away I’m starting to be able to see straight. I’m still tired. But I’ve been up all day. My doctor said the side effects will pass with in the next couple of days. Well worth a week of discomfort. I have no cravings for alcohol at all"

• Skinn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2017

For Alcohol Use Disorder "I was a heavy drinker from the time I was 15 or so until I was 27 and found Naltrexone. If I wasn't at work or asleep I was drinking, actually sometimes I drank at work. Many ruined relationships and scrapes with death as well as law enforcement. As hard as it was, I stayed sober for 6 whole days before I started the medicine. From the moment I took the first pill, it. was. gone. I was no longer an alcoholic. They say that once a drunk always a drunk, I'm living proof that is false. I took Naltrexone for 6 months and never looked back. I'm 39 now. Naltrexone changed and saved my life. Thank you!"

• jjmw
• March 21, 2018

For Alcohol Use Disorder "This has saved my life! I'm a 33 year old and have had an alcohol dependence since I was in my 20's. I can't tell you the messes I've been in while drunk. I've lied to myself that I had it under control or that I could stop at any time. It's a lie. There was no "off" switch for me, there is no having just one drink. My life revolved around my next drink. I'd sit at work all day waiting to leave so I could race home for my first drink. On weekends, I'd wake up hungover and just start drinking again. I've ruined relationships, all because of alcohol. I've been on this for a month & I haven't had ONE DRINK. It's amazing and I find myself crying out of happiness! My life has been saved by this drug and yours can be, too! Don't give up hope, I nearly did. I haven't experienced any side effects of this medication. The cravings just aren't there, it's so weird! I'm learning how to live a life without alcohol, it's weird and like my life has started over again. Please don't be afraid to try this!!"

• Anonymous
• July 17, 2016

For Alcohol Use Disorder "I am a professional woman with a wonderful family and amazing career in the health sciences field but I have struggled for years with alcohol (more than 20 years in fact). I always convinced myself I could drink 1-2 glasses and then would finish up somewhere beyond 8. I missed work and family gatherings due to hangovers. I have tried so many different therapies but the only one that has worked is Naltrexone. I started only 5 days ago and the nagging ache and desire to drink is gone. I can't believe it. Please done hesitate to see your Dr and talk about it. I just didn't know I could feel like this and I am hopeful it will last. I wish you well in your search for recovery."

• mced
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 1, 2015

For Alcohol Use Disorder "Been fighting mild alcohol dependance, binge drinking, for a number of years and heard about naltrexone. I took it for a bit last year using the Sinclair method with some success but I wasn't disciplined and under some abnormal life stresses I lost my path. I have again taken it up in the last two months and my alcohol consumption has reduced by 2/3rds. No hangover in 2 months which is miraculous. I get the urge to drink a couple of times a week, usually after a stressful day at work, I take the pill wait an hour and start drinking a beer. Midway through the second beer the desire to continue drinking has gone. Some nausea but much preferable to alcohol effects. If you are a borderline alcoholic it can work wonders."

• SDO35...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2017

For Alcohol Use Disorder "This is seriously amazing, I will always remember the day I took it, I had a moment of realisation that the craving had gone, the constant battle in my head had stopped. I was a heavy habitual binge drinker . The only thing I would say is you have to want to quit drinking or there is no point, take it daily. I took it thinking I could still have a drink if I wanted one if craving got to much, but in all honesty I just don't want to drink, I would have to force myself I think!?! 5 weeks in and I haven't drank, no stress or anxiety, I've been around alcohol, parties, bars and I just don't want it. It's brilliant! Early side effects of dizziness and nausea, odd dreams but that passes in 2 weeks! Do it!"

• pisce...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 7, 2012

For Alcohol Use Disorder "I Discovered 1984 Naltrexone was available in the USA. I am Australian, Started Social Drinking at 19yrs. Became Totally Alcohol Dependent at 24yrs. In & Out of Trouble with the Law. Many Episodes of detox. AA did Not work for me. Finally a Hospital in 2000 allowed me Into their Limited Detox Unit. I read literature on Naltrexone for Drug Addicts & Alcoholics, Asked the Drs could We try this Naltrexone as Nothing has Ever Worked . Will Power NO. Detox on many Occasions NO. Relationships Broken due to my Alcoholism. Finally in 2000 Nov. First given 50mg in Detox. Out of Hospital I drank on the side & became So ill! Aug 2001. That was It! I'm 62yrs Now! Wish Naltrexone was Available when I was 24yrs Old. Sober Now since Aug 2001."

• Cjh
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 2, 2024

Vivitrol (naltrexone) for Alcohol Use Disorder "I’m 52 and a severe alcoholic/addict. Drank at least 24 beers or close to a liter of vodka a day. My physical and mental health were really bad. After seven days inpatient, I started receiving Vivitrol by injection every four weeks. I’ve been sober for 16 months. My cravings are limited to seconds. This drug is saving my life!"