Vivitrol for Opioid Use Disorder User Reviews (Page 4)

• BRano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 29, 2019

"Vivitrol SAVED my life! Anyone who truly wants a better life will take this medication into consideration. This is a game changer for anyone who is tired of waking up feeling tired from their addiction because once you receive this shot, you will instantly be back in control of your life. WORDS OF WARNING ** YOUR BODY MUST BE CLEAR OF ALCOHOL AND OPIOIDS FOR 7-10 DAYS BEFORE RECEIVING THE INJECTION AND FOR GOOD REASONS PLEASE TAKE CAUTION"

• C A
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 6, 2019

"I was using heroin for years and it seemed impossible to get clean. Rehab, methadone, suboxone, cold turkey, but I always messed up. My doctor gave me some meds to help with the withdrawal and once the withdrawal was over for the vivtrol injection. I been clean for over 4 months now. I have no craving to use. It saved my life. I get some bad discomfort from the shot, limp for a few days cause the muscle hurts so bad, along with tooth pain and a weird sleepiness the first few days after the shot. But the side effects are worth it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 6, 2020

"It’s been 4 days on vivitrol for opioid addiction. I’ve been experiencing mild head aches, bearable though . The thing that’s bothering me most is my cravings I was told they go away but so far I still have cravings and obsessions but just knowing I can’t get high helps a lot . One day at a time !"

• Lynn
• February 21, 2020

"I did rapid detox of subutex after 7 years. Got the vivitrol shot. Woke up after detox in instant withdrawal. They said it was post acute withdrawal but it's full blown and miserable. Day 7 and I'm literally just surviving on clonidine and gabapentin mainly. I'm weak shake and miserable. I just want my life back. I just want relief. Here's to 3 more weeks. Maybe it won't be so bad but at this point I'm going back on sub. This blows."

• None
• January 24, 2020

"The first day on Vivitrol I felt only what I could describe as peace. But then, the insomnia kicked in. I was all stretchy constantly, which was not really that big of a deal. But you know what was a big deal? The sexual malaise, or complete decimation of my libido. At first, I orgasmed extremely quick, then no orgasms no matter how hard I tried. It was hard on my relationship. If I wanted to not feel, I would have stayed on dope. Second side effect I have is this: it's been just about 30 days, and ALL I want to do now is eat. I guess this is because my receptors can take dopamine again? The food is just SO amazing I am pretty much obsessed with it. I am actually grateful to have had the thirty days to start creating new habits of not using. The most messed up thing is that trying to ask healthcare providers about these side effects (very specifically) elicited such evasive answers and denial of the facts that are clearly on Vivitrol's own website."

• Thebean
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 16, 2019

"It doesn’t stop cravings at all it just helps due to the fact you know you cannot get a high that you are looking to get from opiates while on the vivitrol shot. But the shot did not help my cravings at all personally I still even had drugs dreams and not thought but still OBSESSED over the thought of getting high every single day."

• Ang
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 7, 2020

"I got the shot after coming off subs and within 3 hours I was sick as a dog. I foolishly took a half of a sub thinking jt would stop the detox only for it to make it worse. Doctor gave me some bullshit meds for being nausea and said "don't do that again" I've been sick in bed for 4 whole days. I'm never doing this shot again. I begged them to reverse it but they can't. Heres to a awful month."

• Selma...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 23, 2017

"I have been a opiate user fir 15 years and yes they were prescribed and yes I still abused them. I first got off of oxycontin by using Suboxone which I bought off the streets. Sooo, I decided to try this miracle injection. I have NEVER been so miserable in my life. I don't know what's on this injection, but I've been sick for 5 days. I will wait for this drug to wear off and go back To the subs. Thanks for letting me vent"

• Jen
• September 14, 2017

"I have been on vivitrol for a month with no side effects whatsoever. A little sore at injection site for about 24 hours but really not bad at all. l don't believe naltrexone is what makes people feel like crap, it's really just withdrawal symptoms. Please do your research, have a support system, and don't let people scare you out of trying recovery! Good luck to all-"

• DaBir...
• July 16, 2017

"I'm Planning to be put in 17 Days in residential treatment and follow it up with vivitrol injection. I just worry because I hear that it's incredibly painful, but I an only really trying to get away from the subs... I'm down to less than 6mg but I've been IV'ing them. I still wouldn't think my bupe dose is high enough to worry about after 15 - 17 days... A friend did tell me that if you are clean enough to be eligible for it, it will make you feel like a million bucks! I'm extremely hopeful, and was hoping for some insight and / or advice, but I believe this is an awesome chance to get my life back, even though I am afraid of the sword length rig they use to do it... I just hope it all goes as well as planned, or better... #VeryAnxiousNow"

• Tbird
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 22, 2018

"Was on suboxone for years and tampered with it to be able to use heroin consistently. Have been off heroin 10 months and suboxone 6.. got onto Vivitrol 6 months ago, and at first felt like garbage. Though it was the vivitrol because I always felt fine taking suboxone, but in reality it was my body adjusting to being without an opioid.. after 2 months, I started feeling better. Forcing myself to exercise has helped a ton.. now when I get my viv shot, I feel a little lethargic and unmotivated for the first few days, but it goes away .. honestly, worth the annoyance for saving a life."

• overit
• February 10, 2018

"I am on day 16 of withdraw from Opiate and Hdrm phone I have snorted them for the last year but have been on some kind of pain med for 15 years. I have ruined my life, my kids lives, my numerous husbands lives, and my parents. I am waiting to have the vivitrol shot. I am only waiting for test results showing I am free of opioids. I'm counting on this shot to work. Someone please offer some hope if you have it."

• Boots
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 4, 2018

"So was on the vivitrol shot for 5 months and while it did help with cravings, I had extreme nausea every time I woke up. I work swing shift so I wake up at night sometimes and mornings sometimes but no matter when I woke up I felt sick and tried to fight throwing up. Loss of appetite caused me to lose 25lbs over 5 months. It was hard but I'm glad I did it and made it through it. Been off of it for a month now and finally starting to feel normal again when I wake up. No more throwing up for me. Stay clean my friends ✌"

• MyThe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2017

"This shot is saving my life. The first 5 days after injection were difficult due to side effects (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle aches) but they have since dissipated. I no longer feel any effects and have been clean from IV heroin for 29 days. I highly suggest this shot for anybody looking to stay off of opiates."

• Meatb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 23, 2018

"I had it twice. First time worked great. Second time got shot when wasn't completely clean put me in hospital but woke up 2 days later and felt like a million bucks and felt like I'd been clean for along time no cravings had all my energy back. And I could eat again had my appetite back. Saved my life"

• Kimbe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 23, 2017

"I just completed a short term rehab and received the vivitrol shot 3 days ago. I had no side effects what so ever. It's very important that people wait at least 10 to 14 days off of any substance before receiving the shot. I got my shot on my 14th day clean. I feel amazing. Not craving heroin at all. I also started an antidepressant a few weeks ago so I'm sure that probably has a lot to do with me feeling good and being clean of course. I recommend people try the shot.. what do u have to lose.. if your serious about quitting this is perfect for you."

• JTD
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 1, 2022

"Was on vivitrol for over a year.. Unfortunately I am still detoxing 18 months later.. You know how when you are coming off opiate's you sneeze in sets of 5 then four etc ?? Well 18 months later there is still more than trace amounts of vivitrol in my system and still sneezing in sets of four..Haven't felt right since discontinuing..I would strongly urge anyone thinking about using vivitrol to rethink they're gameplan.."

• JJ Du...
• September 27, 2015

"I am on day 2 of the vivitrol shot. I was a oxi/alcohol user for 3 years and then switched to suboxone detoxed off the subs at 1/4 mg/2mg films . Withdrawals off 1/4 mg were pure hell even.got the vivitrol shot and now I haven't slept in 2 days only 3-4 hours a night. My alcohol cravings aren't as bad but still want a beer. My oxi cravings are gone. I don't hurt or feel restless from the sub withdrawals. I tried taking melatonin to sleep but it don't help. If this sleep pattern persists I am not getting the shot next month."

• Anony...
• October 31, 2019

"Vivitrol a great medication that takes away that creepy crawling cravings after detox. Is not addictive and it has no withdrawals what for me is one the best qualities of this drug. The only thing is you need to know when to take. For me taking after a rapid detox like the waismann method, is really the best way. But anyway you can get detox and stay off drugs, its worth it."

• Liz
• August 29, 2019

"I have been an opiate addict for years. I was on OxyContin when I was younger, went to rehab and got clean for 10 years. I relapsed five years ago and got in horrible shape. I was using roxys and opanas IV. I went to rehab and a halfway for about six months. However, I was already using again in the halfway house. I just got the vivitrol shot about a week ago, but I am still craving. I don’t want to be this way, but I don’t know what to do. Does the shot get better on helping cravings? If not, I don’t know that I will get it again n"

• Drizzy
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 22, 2017

"I’ve been on vivitrol for 2.5 years an it saved my life! I cheated my way into it by getting the pill first and after 4 years of heroin use it sent me straight into withdrawal but in three days got my shot and on the 4th day I felt like a new man! No cravings no side effects and you can drink on it there is an additive they put in for alcoholics! I advise every opiate addict to seek help an get this shot it is life Saving!! Oh and as bad as this sounds I quit methadone to get back on dope soo my withdrawals were not at severe! It worked!"

• Ann
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 24, 2018

"I had to stop my injections because of bad skin reactions, pain at the injection site, hematoma at injection site, hard lump (which is still there now) at site. My doctor said I can’t do it anymore. I have to take Naltrexone pills. I’m worried that all I have to do to get high again is not take the pills again. One day at a time I guess."

• Pablo...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 10, 2019

"I’ve been on and off of naltrexone since 2011, and I have mixed feelings about medicated assistance. It has helped me stay clean for 30 months this time around but I attend meetings and really want to stay clean. Vivitrol only acts as a buffer if I do get thoughts of getting high now. I plan on taking vivitrol until my insurance will not cover it anymore. I have had precipitated withdrawal from it before many years ago when the obsession to get high was greater than my desire to stay sober. If you have any inkling of getting high this drug is not for you. It was the worst for of detox there is."

• Steph
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 10, 2018

"I was an addict for 20 years. Mainly opiates. I decided to seek help and got into a mat program that provides Vivitrol injections for free and Intensive outpatient programs (IOP). That's awesome and everything because I've been wanting to be on Vivitrol for a year at least but I didn't think it was possible because I didn't have insurance. So I went through the whole withdrawal process because you have to be clean to get the shot and then when I got the shot I thought everything was going to be great. I was wrong. The first five days I could not eat or sleep. After that I have been feeling a lot better but my anxiety has been out the roof. And the injection site still hurts sometimes even after 3 weeks. Next week I'm due to get my second shot and I'm hoping it will be better. It kind of seemed like I was on chemo because the first 5 days after the shot had such terrible side effects."

• Geeena
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 8, 2017

"I had a choice between the suboxene which then I wouldn't be able to take my adderall or the vivitral which I can take with any meds. So of course I did the half pill test in the Dr's office and sat for 15 mins to see if I would have bad reaction. I was ok so then we went ahead and did the shot. I was excited to finally get this burden of the opiates that led to suboxene then stuck without knowing what to do. I'm done, don't want to live on this anymore...it's not living. I went in and did this shot and at first I freaked out when I got home like my body went into instant withdrawal . My body was spasming and I was freaked out. My cousin called 911 and they had given me 4 shots of ativan on top of two of my 2mg klonopin that I barely take."