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Posted by ihatedrugs1 on July 24, 2014, at 10:27:11
My doctor, in a last ditch to get my depression under control told me that she has had some patients respond to Naltrexone. She however is unclear about the science behind it as there is not much in terms of clinical studies to go by. I've done some researching online but all I can find is information about Low dose Naltrexone but nothing on 50mg for depression. I've read about it been used for alcohol and opiate dependency (none of which I have) at this dosage. My husband called her concerned about the 50mg and she agreed to call in a low dose at a compounding pharmacy yet insisted that some of her patients had responded to the full 50mg. I've been taking the low dose for a week and have seen no change. I wonder if I should try the full 50mg. I'm so afraid of this dosage since from what I can gather it works by blocking the body's response to endorphins. Has anyone in this forum tried Naltrexone either at full dose or low dose? What was your experience? Does anyone know anything about this type of treatment? Thanks in advance.
ihatedrugs
Posted by burial on July 24, 2014, at 11:43:18
In reply to Naltrexone, posted by ihatedrugs1 on July 24, 2014, at 10:27:11
my ex pdoc wanted me to try buprenorphine for treatment resistant depression, heard it does wonders. Not sure about naltrexone though
Posted by ihatedrugs1 on July 24, 2014, at 12:01:39
In reply to Re: Naltrexone, posted by burial on July 24, 2014, at 11:43:18
> my ex pdoc wanted me to try buprenorphine for treatment resistant depression, heard it does wonders. Not sure about naltrexone though
I wonder why opiate antagonists? Did you try it or know of anyone who did?
Posted by Christ_empowered on July 24, 2014, at 12:09:23
In reply to Re: Naltrexone » burial, posted by ihatedrugs1 on July 24, 2014, at 12:01:39
I've heard of low dose naltrexone (I wanna say in the 3mgs/day range) for immune problems...somehow, the low dose causes the body's opioid system or whatever to pump out more "good stuff" (clearly, I'm no scientist) and then your mood and immune system improve. Something like that.
Posted by Hugh on July 24, 2014, at 15:02:21
In reply to Naltrexone, posted by ihatedrugs1 on July 24, 2014, at 10:27:11
I've been taking low dose naltrexone off and on for several years. As an antidepressant, I find it mildly effective. My highest dose has been 4.5 mg. At 50 mg, it's likely to make your depression worse. What other treatments have you tried?
Posted by Phillipa on July 24, 2014, at 19:39:02
In reply to Re: Naltrexone, posted by Hugh on July 24, 2014, at 15:02:21
All I found and sounds like one docs views? Phillipa
http://www.yasinskipsychiatry.com/low-dose-naltrexone-treatment-for-resistant-psychopathology/
Posted by ihatedrugs1 on July 25, 2014, at 12:19:25
In reply to Re: Naltrexone, posted by Phillipa on July 24, 2014, at 19:39:02
> All I found and sounds like one docs views? Phillipa
>
> http://www.yasinskipsychiatry.com/low-dose-naltrexone-treatment-for-resistant-psychopathology/Thanks Phillipa. I will take a look at it.
Posted by Englishman006! on August 12, 2014, at 9:18:50
In reply to Re: Naltrexone » Phillipa, posted by ihatedrugs1 on July 25, 2014, at 12:19:25
This may interest you
http://www.dr-bob.org/tips/split/Aug-antidep-with-naltrex.html
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