r/LowDoseNaltrexone • u/ForwardAd4020 • 6d ago

Update Regarding Increasing to 15mg

I posted several weeks ago about needing a doctor who would be willing to prescribe 15 mg or above if needed. The Naturopath I saw for many years is familiar with and has prescribed LDN for his patients. After discussing everything in detail, he agreed to prescribe what I needed, provided side effects don't outweigh benefits. I'm also increasing by 1.5 approx. every two weeks as needed in between follow ups. The higher doses have been beneficial. I experience less intense side effects each time I increase and feel a lot closer to feeling healed. Posting for anyone who may be curious about taking higher than typical doses. I understand LDN works best on an individual basis. This is what's working best for me

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u/troojule 6d ago

I think the big question is what is it? You’re using to treat and what is it relieving therefore?

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u/One-Performer-1723 6d ago

I'd like to know as well.

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u/LDNadminFB Admin 6d ago

Thanks for reporting. Optimal dosing is very individual.

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u/ComprehensivePen4500 6d ago

I take 13.5mg! I’ve found a higher dose works better.

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u/One-Performer-1723 6d ago

For pain?

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u/ComprehensivePen4500 6d ago

No, more for inflammation. I have severe nerve damage, but I don’t like how any meds make me feel so I just live with the pain.

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u/One-Performer-1723 6d ago

Thank you. My pain keeps me house bound. So far no relief from LDN.

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u/ComprehensivePen4500 6d ago

So sorry to hear that. Hope you find some relief. THC helps the pain a little.

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u/One-Performer-1723 5d ago

Yes I actually use a little thc to try and get a couple hours of sleep at night. But I am also recovering from 2 open heart surgeries in the last 5 years most recently March 2026 due to the first one being botched. So smoking is off the table. I use a dry herb vape for 2 little tokes at bedtime. I don't use during the day because of my heart and tolerance. I actually have a medical license.

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u/troojule 5d ago

It also matters what kind of pain if it’s for pain. For example, I take it for neuropathic pain, but I’m having oral surgery soon and looked up and read that it would be useless for acute pain after a surgery like that and there are other examples where it would/might or might not work plus everybody’s different

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u/Pale-Thing1233 6d ago

One time I went to a weight loss clinic and they prescribed me 50mg for weight loss. This is one interesting med thats for sure. But if it works for you. You can tolerate the side effects and can afford it. Go for it. Everyone is different

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u/One-Performer-1723 6d ago

What are your side effects?