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Posted by tofuemmy on January 23, 2007, at 17:08:15
For what it's worth - it's helped me cut back drinking. Instead of drinking every night, I can usually stick to just weekends.
We are following the "harm reduction" path, since I'm just not up for abstinence.
em
Posted by Declan on January 23, 2007, at 19:31:52
In reply to Naltrexone, posted by tofuemmy on January 23, 2007, at 17:08:15
It helps because it cuts out some of the pleasure alcohol gives you?
Posted by tofuemmy on January 24, 2007, at 6:09:51
In reply to Re: Naltrexone » tofuemmy, posted by Declan on January 23, 2007, at 19:31:52
No, pleasure is the same. It's just that the craving to drink isn't so strong. So, it feels like a *decision*...usually I wouldn't even THINK about it. I'd just drink, cuz that's what I do. I drink. But with this med, I have some time to think about it, and decide whether I'm going to drink tonight. Hope that makes sense.
em
Posted by ClearSkies on January 24, 2007, at 12:01:53
In reply to Re: Naltrexone, posted by tofuemmy on January 24, 2007, at 6:09:51
I have been taking Campral for over a year and a half. It is a critical med for me.
ClearSkies
Posted by tofuemmy on March 21, 2007, at 21:27:30
In reply to Re: Naltrexone » tofuemmy, posted by Declan on January 23, 2007, at 19:31:52
Regarding the pleasure issue...news update.
It's now true. Little pleasure in drinking at this point. Also a loss of appetite (I had that with Topamax too). Few, if any, cravings and not much desire to drink. Haven't drank in 11 days. That's forever for me.
Still don't feel committed to abstinence - I'm working on just drinking less. Seems easier with this pharm help.
em
Posted by FredPotter on August 19, 2007, at 23:05:55
In reply to Re: Naltrexone update, posted by tofuemmy on March 21, 2007, at 21:27:30
This is a bit off-topic, but when I was on Naltrexone I would feel euphoric after I'd gone to bed. I think it may be to do with the endorphins which we manufacture round that time, but this is not the complete answer, since Naltrexone blocks them
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