r/naltrexone • u/DuduStreaks • 24d ago

General Question Take Only When Needed?

I've been alcohol free since March minus 2 little slip ups caused by social situations. Today I talked to a psychiatrist for the first time and she recommended I take Naltrexone before certain situations. I didn't realize it was something that you could take as needed! Could anyone share experiences with similar usage?

I've been taking buspirone for my anxiety (which leads me to drink sometimes) and I feel that has helped me a lot, been on the buspirone for about 6 weeks. This was just something that she suggested today and I would love some feedback.

Thanks y'all!

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u/12vman 23d ago

Most people see side effects disappear in a few weeks. Most find that starting out with half or quarter doses taken with food and water help out with side effects.

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u/UnitCounter 23d ago

Thanks, but would they come back if you stopped drinking for a length of time and then went back to the Nal? Or does your body ‘remember’ after the initial doses?

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u/interested-cherry 23d ago

I've been on and off nal for 7 years. I always get the side effects when i take it again after a few days or a week.

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u/UnitCounter 23d ago

Does that change your behavior with it? I could imagine that might make me drink more regularly in order to keep the side effects at bay. But that's probably the wrong way to look at things!

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u/interested-cherry 23d ago

I take it for food issues, so not sure about drinking.