Naltrexone for Alcohol Use Disorder User Reviews (Page 5)

• Dmann
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 24, 2019

"I have been drinking for 25 years and in the last 7 years my drinking has become horrible, hang overs are unbearable, along with nightmares and a racing heartbeat that causes bad anxiety and all kinds of other issues. So I discovered naltrexone I'm on 50mg once a day have just had my second pill today it's truly amazing it works! I'm just wondering what the catch is? So far I've experienced very mild stomach pains and insomnia. I've also lost interest in sex not completely but the most strongest side effect would be the drowsiness but I don't care it's a price I'm willing to pay I highly recommend it if you want a good shot at stopping drinking then take this pill!"

• Gotmy...
• February 25, 2019

"I was in AA for 12 years, treatment 3x, I meditation, prayed until my knees were black and blue, but nothing stopped me from relapse. I had the best intentions, did everything each program suggested, worked the steps, went to meetings (regularly) had a sponsor, did service work, prayed, meditated nightly. I have nothing but respect for AA, and all of these treatments, but none of them kept me from relapse. Then I saw a psychiatrist who prescribed Naltrexone. I had zero faith it would work. I got the script filled (50mg), went home took it, felt nothing, went to bed. I kept taking it daily, nothing for the first week, but then it occurred to me that I had thought about drinking much less than normal. By 2 weeks I hardly thought of it at all, and now after 2 months I have my life back. Naltrexone did for me in 2 months what other methods couldn't do in 12 years, removed the obsession. If you're having trouble with repeated relapse, I encourage you to talk to your doctor about Naltrexone."

• Louis
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 2, 2019

"Day 1 took 50mg, felt a bit strange but then noticed cravings went away. Was a very hot day, I have had a cool beer in the fridge and its still there the next day. Going to go down to 25mg as I think 50mg may be a bit too much. I did notice a few issues sleeping. But then again, after drinking the other night, I was in so much pain and feeling like death after alcohol and depressed, the slight trouble sleeping on day one was nothing in comparison. I feel in charge of my life again already like a lot of other reviewers have explained :) Dr Jordan Peterson recommended it in one of his online videos, works great with minimal side effects. Its always tricky taking a prescription, this would be my first in my life, never wanting to rely on a pill. But hey it is working. After all, alcohol/ethanol is a drug too, the damage that was doing to my life and those around me was not something I wanted to put up with anymore."

• Sydne...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 29, 2017

"I started taking Naltrexone for the first time on April 26, 2017. I turned 50 this year and have had a secret battle with alcohol for 30 years. I have sought help through drug rehabs and GP in the past who have given me Campral and asked me to do some therapy CBT. Unfortunately Campral did absolutely nothing for me. I tried it many times and it just didn't work at all. CBT was a waste of time for me too. All through my struggle I managed to keep a good job, raise kids and not many people would of thought that each day I would stop at the bottle shop and buy a bottle of wine or two. All I can say is Naltrexone looks like the drug that has saved me. I am using TSM and it's day 4 and the thought of drinking makes me feel ill."

• Clare
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 28, 2019

"5/10 as it is only day 7. Day 2 I was super dehydrated. Days 2, 4 and now - nauseous. No appetite today. I know I need to eat but am not hungry and am too tired to care. The worst is the extreme fatigue. On day 2 I woke up and could not open my eyes for a few hours. My Dr and other sources, said this could last up to 6 weeks. I hope not because, whilst I am a fan of a good sleep, the on-going level of fatigue makes me incapable of doing things I need and want to do. I have been told it will pass and to ride it out... I am a daily drinker. 8-20 standards. Red wine and/vodka. I have noticed the buzz is disappearing and it just tastes like, well, nothing really. So hope that is the Nal working and I will get to what TSM says is "extinction". I will try and update again. I wish you all well on your battle with alcohol/substance use disorder. It can be damn difficult. I hope you all find something/s that work for you."

• Just...
• March 13, 2017

"I am a serious alcoholic. I blew numbers as high as .49 in detox. I had 4 seizures in 3 days the last time I tried to cut back. I'm a woman and not a big one, I wear a size 4-6 and can easily drink most 280 lb. men under the table. My life is in shambles and 12 step has not done the job. I've had 3 1/2 years twice. Meetings 9&10 a week, fellowship, sponsors and sponsorship have been great and have made me a better person, but haven't kept me sober. At this point total abstinence is something I've tried and tried but haven't been able to do. I had lost all hope when Naltrexone and the Sinclair Method was mentioned. Today I took the Naltrexone before drinking. I was able to stop after 6 drinks and had no further cravings. HOPE at last!"

• T-ROD
• March 28, 2017

"I never noticed the alcohol "creeping" up on me. I've drank since I was 18 in college, but never at the levels I have been consuming it over the past few years. Social drinking led to legal problems, then home drinking became the norm. Home drinking eventually led to drinking a 15 back of beer for all pragmatic purposes nightly. The first day on Naltrexone, its impossible to believe. I didn't even drink 1 full beer. Just had no real interest in it. No real desire for another one later on. You just done THINK about it. On a side note, you might end up craving some sweets, I reached for the gummy life savers :P"

• ZeCar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2017

"I'm from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. After 2 years of heavy drinking and 20 years with periods of mid consumption 20 drinks only weekends interdispersed with periods on drinking everyday I finally discovered this drug. It's incredible. I try to drink 6 or 8 Heinekens, my usually quota, but it's impossible. After the first I order some food, like an hamburger. And stop drinking after the meal. Go to home, clean the house and sleep. Sleep very well. My obsession with casual games stops too. I don't care anymore about the others opinions, social anxiety reduces and life goes on. I see the problems I need to fix after two or three years of heavy drinking. A lot of problems with banks, family, girls and my daughters need my presence and dedication"

• no...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2017

"Been fighting alcoholism and eating disorders for over 25yrs. If I don't drink I binge/purge. Everyday. I obsess about alcohol/food. Or did until I started with a half a pill yesterday afternoon. Like a switch my cravings were turned off. I even walked by the liquor store to "tempt" myself...nothing...from what I have read about similar reactions to this drug, I am hopeful for the first time that I may have found an answer. I just wonder why it has taken so long for a doctor to prescribe this? If you are considering this please go now and ask for a prescription before anymore of your life is wasted!!"

• exvod...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 14, 2017

"At age 23 I quit drinking for fun and started drinking to medicate. For the next 14 years I hardly went a day without a drink (half a fifth a night on average). I honestly didn't think I would ever be able to cut back let alone quit. After getting an ultimatum from my girlfriend, I went to a doctor and was given Naltrexone and Wellbutrin. I didn't set any goals or give myself any rules. When I tried to drink like usual I found none of the joy, only headaches and a general miserable feeling. Six months later, I haven't bought a fifth in three months and the thought of drinking makes me ill. It's been a miracle for me."

• Isabe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 4, 2018

Vivitrol (naltrexone) "Life changer for me. My alcohol use and cravings were out of control and affecting everything important to me. The day I first took this shot, I drank way less and stopped obsessing with thoughts of drinking. This may have saved my life."

• Freeb...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 7, 2023

"Update. I have now been on naltrexone for 7 months. The results are miraculous! I’ve had AUD for 37 years and tried everything to stop. Never got rid of craving for alcohol. I started taking 50mg per day an hour before drinking. I immediately drank less. Accept one time when I drank 6 drinks. Had terrible hangover. I practice the Sinclair Method which means I only take the pill when I’m going to drink. I’ve had 4 drinks in the last 3 months! The best part is I don’t crave alcohol anymore! First time in 37 years that’s happened. Only side effect was a little drowsy first pill then no problems. This drug cures drinking problems if you use it correctly and consistently. Good luck!"

• Bee
• May 13, 2023

"I have been an alcoholic for 20 plus years. For so many years l never considered myself a alcoholic as l worked etc but l know now l was a "functioning alcoholic" after 3 DUI'S, my son not wanting to live with me, moving in with his dad and my other two kids always upset about my drinking. I wouldn't drink during the day but at night l could easily polish off 2 to even four bottles of wine and then pass out/blackout. Get up the next morning I would swear l never drink again but then by lunch time l was already thinking about when and how l was going to get to a bottle shop, even though l would most times already have some at home l always wanted to make sure l had enough just in case l run out. I tried rehab twice, AA, antiabuse and campral. Even had to have a interlock installed in my car twice, Nothing worked. Until l heard about Naltrexone. Went to my doctor and she prescribed 50mg tablets. 52 days sober today. I has taken away all my cravings and desire. I also have help with ATODS. Highly recommend it."

• Alcoh...
• August 20, 2013

"I believe this medication works to shut off the reward system and also perhaps cravings. It helped me stop drinking for five weeks, only problem is you must have the desire to stop drinking to keep taking it. If you do take it, it definitely helps by stopping the high of drinking, perhaps to the level of someone who never really liked the taste of alcohol or could stop at 'just one' instead of 'just one more.'"

• purpl...
• April 23, 2008

"I started using this for alcohol dependence. After a month, I asked for my dose to be increased, as I usually have to have a higher dose of anything that I take. After having the dose increased, I have been without cravings. I love naltrexone and have been sober for four months now."

• Roxy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 5, 2018

Vivitrol (naltrexone) "I had been drinking heavily for about 4 years. I had to go through withdrawal at a hospital just in case it was medically necessary, I was really far gone with alcohol. After detox the doctor suggested Vivitrol- injection every 30 Days. Took my first shot 11/13/2018. I have not had any cravings for alcohol since. Scheduled to get another one in December. I hope my success with Vivitrol continues. I’ve read through a lot of Vivitrol reviews for alcohol on this website and most of the reviews seem similar to mine."

• Renewed...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 7, 2016

"I fell into alcohol dependancy a few years ago to try to cope with a bad marriage - was drinking up to two bottles of wine a night. Doctor put me on Naltrexone to help me get control. I lost the desire to drink on the first day of taking it. It's been two weeks now and I'm doing well. It's a great first step. The only side effect I've noticed is that I'm very tired, but it seems to be getting better. Now to deal with the emotions and other stuff that led me to drink in the first place. Good luck to you all."

• AnnaMoe
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 20, 2018

Vivitrol (naltrexone) "I've been an alcoholic for the past 35 years I'm 52 pretty sad I tried every single way to stop, a year here, 6 months there. I thought I can just have one drink but it never ever worked. I tried every which way I could but it always round up to the same thing, drunk staggering in hospital or mental institute. I finally made the choice to get Vivitrol and it was the best thing I could have ever done I only had one shot so far and the craving is which I couldn't get rid of is gone. It's gone one shot I can't wait to get my second shot it's a miracle. Thank you Vivitrol and for anybody thinking about it seriously go for it it's worth your life I didn't get any side effects whatsoever God bless us all"

• j22211
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 20, 2017

"Started 2 days ago. Did not drink yesterday. Urge was markedly lower. The urge to drink today is practically non-existent. I think I could totally abstain from alcohol if I want, using this. It's like a switch has been flipped. That insane, unsatisfiable CRAVING has been diminished quite a lot. Very pleased."

• Just...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 16, 2019

"Naltrexone was amazing at helping me to stop drinking every night. However, even after stopping for months I never trusted myself completely so I kept taking it sorta like a security blanket. After a while I started getting constant migraines, water retention, trouble sleeping and a mess of other symptoms. I'll spare you the details, but after months of doctor appointments, tests for everything and a LOT of exhaustion and frustration, I finally realized it was the naltrexone. I stopped taking it and all the symptoms went away within 2 days. I don't know if it built up in my system or what. So now I'm just going to have to stay vigilant about drinking without my "security blanket". I'm feeling confident because I haven't had a drop in over 6 months but I'm sure not going to let my guard down."

• Sunfl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 26, 2019

"I started Naltrexone 25 mg (for my dependence on alcohol) yesterday around 11 am. I was hit pretty hard with nausea, feeling spaced out, a headache and tiredness. Part of this was probably a hangover from 2 plus bottles of wine the night before. Also, I took it on an empty stomach. I just rested and felt better around 2:30 pm. My doctor told me to taper off drinking and not to just stop. So I got a glass of wine around 4:30 pm and when I took the first drink I didn’t get the pleasure rush. I got a second glass and couldn’t finish it. This is really unusual because normally I finish the bottle and a lot more. I also slept really well all through the night. Today I’m going to eat before I take it and hope the side effects lessen. I would like to take it at night but I really need it to be effective to help with the drinking. Does it still work if you take it at night?"

• babab...
• January 22, 2016

"I am 43 been, been drinking since I was 13, really heavily 16 beers a day or so the last 3 years. I've been trying to not drink the last month. For the same reasons most probably do, I'm about to lose everything and I just got tired of feeling like shit I made it about 10 days and couldn't take the internal debate anymore and gave in. Been sober for 3 days but still it's tiring constantly fighting yourself. Took this about 9 hrs ago. I am not having any thoughts or urge to drink at all. I am still scheduled for rehab in a week or so. I'm suprised it worked that quick, the doctor said it would though. I do feel really tired though."

• scole
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 7, 2012

"I have been an Alcoholic and chronic relapser for over a year. My cravings never allowed me to put my 12 step program to work. But after a week on Naltrexone 50mg and my cravings have totally disappeared. NOTE: I still think should I have a drink but my desire to drink says nope I really don't need one. This medicine coupled with support is a win-win for me. I thank God for this medicine to allow me to decide I don't want a drink vs. making me throw up and be "punished" for drinking. "

• Sandi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 24, 2018

Vivitrol (naltrexone) "I'm on my 4 month if vivitrol. I haven't drank at all. I only think about drinking again when emotionally triggered. I think the drug is doing it's job and will continue. I am tired and depressed but that's just part of this whole clean up process. A+ vivitrol."

• Anonymous
• November 10, 2016

"My partner has been an alcoholic for over 10 years. I have cared for him for the last 2 years and have tried everything. I thought an antidepressant was going to be the answer along with therapy. Nothing could stop his drinking and lying. I had given up hope. I took him to the Gp and asked for medication to stop him from drinking. He started Nalteroxe 4 days ago. He takes it at night and it really knocks him out but it is amazing. He is like a totally different person. He is happy. No cravings no drinking. The evil cloud of addiction is gone. I am under no illusion that there is work to do to address the underlying issues but for the first time he free to live life and remain sober. Life saving."