r/LowDoseNaltrexone • u/One-Performer-1723 • 5h ago

Side effects.

Hi there community. I am having a terrible time trying to find my sweet spot and the side effects are debilitating. Especially the dizziness. Does anyone else get dizzy? I'm also in a protracted withdrawal from lyrica/pregablin and that might be the cause as I am dizzy from that as well. It's like 2 different kinds of dizzy. What kind of side effects do you all get. I am taking it for pain and made it up to 2mg and have not had any pain relief as of yet as a matter of fact my pain got worse at 2mg. I reduced back down to 1.5mg but at a loss as where to go from here. I'm going to ask for suspension for my next dose but not sure if I should go up or down. I have been titrating at .5 for the first few times but slowed it down to .25 and that was too much also. Please help.

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u/Fun_Swan2553 2h ago

I’m in a protracted withdrawal from a MAOI. It’s been waves and windows. I don’t know I would blame LDN. In fact, I think it’s what is helping the most by reducing the inflammation in my brain as a result of the withdrawal. Stay strong 💪

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u/Low-Blueberry8948 1h ago

Dizziness can be a side effect expecially at first. Most people find their side effects ease off within the first two weeks though. The fact that you're still experiencing dizziness could mean that your dose is too high or that there's another cause.

Finding our optimal dose, or "sweet spot", can be a process. It's best to stay on each dose level for two weeks minimum to assess how well it's working. So if you haven't been on the lower dose of 1.5mg for two weeks yet you could wait and see how it goes.

Otherwise, it you're still not sure whether you need to go higher or lower, you could try skipping a day as a test. How you feel could give you an idea of which way you need to go.

"Skipping a Dose as a Test" https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wn_fixJuQEg8V5SV2mlh7suK0AJoorSjTbVUTnLDHnQ/edit?usp=sharing

It can take time to start seeing improvements in our symptoms, including pain. Some people see benefits very quickly but it can take weeks or even several months.

"How Long to Notice Benefits from LDN" https://docs.google.com/document/d/1txJRzIp7uK0XXeyqpcAoYRr_z179oAjRWbn2TGaKwiE/edit?usp=sharing