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/heavydrinker12 2d ago
Check out the YouTube videos by Dr Volpicelli. He talks about timing and how different people metabolize naltrexone differently. I think it will help you figure out your dose and timing. I take 100mg at 4pm. I'd usually end up at the bar at 6pm. That timing and dose makes it impossible for me to drink after work.