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Posted by JohnL on June 21, 1999, at 16:52:54
Hi Wayne. This Naltrexone is nasty to get started on. I was just curious if you had tough side effects at first. Broke 50mg in half, cut that in half for a dose of about 12.5mg. Extremely foggy headed, disoriented, more depressed than I was. It's only day three, so I expect side effects to be worse early-on. Nausea isn't bad. Just a heavy depressed foggy head. Very uncomfortable. Does that sound familiar? Maybe 12.5mg is too much to start? What side effects did you have? Thank you. JohnL
Posted by Wayne R. on June 22, 1999, at 12:00:41
In reply to Wayne R - Are you out there?, posted by JohnL on June 21, 1999, at 16:52:54
JohnL, Well, my first 8 days went about like this: 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 15, 25 mgs. I then stablized at 25. I know that I tend to be overly sensitive to meds and so I just instinctively started very slowly. My only problem was with muscle aches and tightness in my neck and back which gradually went away. I did not experience the issues that are troubling you but I have heard reports from others that were nearly identical. It continues to amaze me how each of us can react so differently to these things. So, I guess the bottom line to everyone is to try to be patient and go very slowly to give your system a chance to adjust. Wishing you a miracle... Wayne
Posted by RG on June 22, 1999, at 12:52:53
In reply to Yes I am!, posted by Wayne R. on June 22, 1999, at 12:00:41
> JohnL, Well, my first 8 days went about like this: 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 15, 25 mgs. I then stablized at 25. I know that I tend to be overly sensitive to meds and so I just instinctively started very slowly. My only problem was with muscle aches and tightness in my neck and back which gradually went away. I did not experience the issues that are troubling you but I have heard reports from others that were nearly identical. It continues to amaze me how each of us can react so differently to these things. So, I guess the bottom line to everyone is to try to be patient and go very slowly to give your system a chance to adjust. Wishing you a miracle... Wayne
John,
I have been on REVIA (Naltrexone) for about 12 days and I was nasuea in the beginning. I took 25mgs. right away then cut the 50 mgs into thirds, but am on 25mgs. now. Anyway, I combine it with celexa and Buspar and I experienced a good amount of calmness and extended energy. I take it in the AM with food and with my celexa. I don't smoke, drink or do caffeine. It didn't make depression worse-I don't think. Also, I am a recovering drug addict and have been sober 2.5 years. What are you taking Naltexone with?
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