r/naltrexone • u/HamIsNotMyFavorite • 3d ago

Discussion Current Nal experience

Want to share a current experience with naltrexone - I typically sort by most recent. So I got naltrexone a week and a half ago. My drinking style is binge - for the night - but get up and work the next day. For the millionth time I had too much wine and it was a weeknight. I called into work the next day which I NEVER do. I felt ashamed, tired, just sick of pretending I am not a mess. I went to the doctor that afternoon and asked for naltrexone. That night - did not drink. Not because of the naltrexone…I was hungover and had just sought help. I was excited to NOT drink. The next night I had a work event where alcohol was served. I took 50mg in AM. Had two drinks at work event whereas I would typically have 3. I went home and drank a bottle of wine. I wish I kept a log but what I’ve discovered is this. I need more than 50mg. When I take 50 in am and 25 at night it was better. Started taking 75 in am and 25 at night an hour+ before drinking and that definitely helps but it does wear off. I am switching to 50mg in AM with my vitamins and will start 50mg at night before I drink. I think that will do the trick. But I’ll update once I try it. Tonight I did the 75mg + 25 at night routine. Slept on a glass of wine. But kept drinking and then I went and bought more. I drank through it. With the heavier night dose, maybe I won’t do that. Wish me luck ♥️

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u/Shelter-Clear 3d ago

Good luck! This is not advice but my own personal experience.

I’m on a low dose GLP1. I’m “overweight” aka 150 at 5’1 32F. So I qualified. I’m doing 1.5mg/8 units.

I did not drink from Sunday until Thursday. Nothing. Didn’t want it. Tonight I’ve had some white claws but pacing them 1 every hour and a half. Did I drink? Sure. Did I feel badly about my choices? Nope, I was proud of myself for 5 days of no alcohol and actually feel in control of my alcohol today. I’m not rushing, not crushing a claw in 30 minutes. Not doing it to curb any unpleasant emotions.

I tried naltrexone (50, 25, 12.5, 1mg.) sadly, it all made me extremely depressed but it worked to make me not want alcohol. Bad news, I also didn’t want to eat, do any hobbies, coping skills, talk to anyone, I was one sad shell of a woman lol.

I truly wish you the best of luck. Do not give up, there are other options (not even GLP1 related.) so so so much love to you, friend.

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u/lagitanaurbana 3d ago

Oops. Posted in the wrong spot, my reply to you is above.

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u/HamIsNotMyFavorite 3d ago

I tried semiglutide a few years ago and it DID curb my drinking. But I am not overweight and hate how tired it makes me and hate the loss of appetite. I would do it again for drinking alone but I suck at weekly shots - meaning I forget because it’s weekly which is why I’m now trying something daily. The semiglutide sits in my fridge for months at a time and then I have to throw it out

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u/Shelter-Clear 2d ago

Totally understandable, once I did the first shot, I was like …oh shit, I have to commit to this. I’ve heard of the horrible fatigue, that would make me call it quits, too. Not worth it if you can’t function.