Vivitrol for Opioid Use Disorder User Reviews (Page 5)

• Lauren
• April 23, 2019

"While on the shot I had extreme fatigue and couldn't orgasm. Those aren't horrible, except orgasm part. Its getting off the shot that has gave me constant headaches that nothing touches, extreme anxiety and irritability, I feel crazy my mental health is not right. This is not my first rodeo, I was sober 15 months through AA, before I relapsed and got on shit after a treatment center. This is not normal for me and the only thing that's different in my life is I was on the shot and now I'm not. I recommend it for someone struggling being sober is better than dying from the disease. Though the way I have been feeling could have easily made me go change the bad way I feel if I didn't have the support I do."

• JEphro
• May 8, 2017

"Can anyone explain why the doctor at my local clinic was a completely disgusted with me for NOT wanting to receive the Vititrol injection? I'm not in trouble with the law, but I did get caught using Suboxone, which I have been off of for over two weeks. They said I would get to know this doc. Would talk to him. Tell him my story. Well, the nurses must have tipped him off. He was defensive right off the bat. Asking why I wouldn't think it a good idea. Then basically read a list of bullet points from his laptop on success rates and how without this i will almost certainly fail. Ive never felt like this. He had no other options but to go back on Suboxone. (Not gonna happen) He slammed his laptop and said we're done. ?????"

• Cass
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 6, 2022

"Getting the vivitrol shot was the worst thing that could have happened to me . Before getting the vivitrol shot I was two years sober from opiates and thought I was ready to get off and stay off suboxone. I was wrong . After getting the vivitrol shot I became severely depressed. The most depressed I’ve ever been in years and as the month went on it got worse. On top of that it didn’t help whatsoever with my cravings. If anything my cravings returned after being gone for two years. I hear vivitrol helps a lot of people but I’m one of those people it didn’t . The severe depression caused me to relapse after 2 years sober towards the end of the month once the shot wore off. Now I’m back to day one and getting back on suboxone and going to rehab. Just know depression is one of the main side effects of vivitrol . Be careful"

• Bay
• June 17, 2021

"Took the injection after medical opiate detox.. Instantly I was puking and having horrible diarrhea. Things remained horrible. Couldn’t eat for 5 days. CONSTANT SEVERE BLOOD PRESSURE INCREASE. I “thought” it was due to detox but NOW I know that I am allergic to this injection. I immediately had to go on HIGH doses of blood pressure meds in order to not have heart attack/ stroke. The symptoms are STILL here 25 days after injection. Night sweats, insomnia, SEVERE DEPRESSION. This was the WORST DECISION I HAVE EVER MADE. And LIFE THREATENING- Pulled medical records past 5 years NEVER HAD HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. I paid $30K to go the best medically induced opiate detox then stay at million dollar home with staff. I had to stay 3 extra days while others would leave completely fine 4 days earlier. I was the sickest. I have EVER been. In one week lost 26lbs, no sleep, high blood pressure, extreme fatigue. IM JUST PRAYING ALL THESE HORRIFIC- Side Effects go away soon. ABSOLUTE WORST Decision I’ve made."

• n3v3r...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 21, 2021

"I was a average H addict for about a decade, tried quitting a million times, then did a 7 day rapid detox on comfort meds and got the Vivitrol day 8. The next 2 weeks brutal depression, couldn't work, suicidal thoughts. I tried H for the first few days, nothing happened so gave up. Soon after I felt normal no cravings. I stayed on it for 6 months. saved my life for sure. Stayed clean 3 years! Then relapsed during COVID so I just did another 7 day rapid detox and today is day 2 after the shot and I can't get out of bed. But I know a few days of this is expected, the feeling of ice cream inside my bones is the worst part. And all the other side effects I think are just from no opioids. I have ED, oh well. This is only if you 100% serious to quit."

• ADT
• December 31, 2017

"I tried this the year it came out for trial runs and it worked great. I still had some sensitivity after med wore off but that only lasted bout another month. I think it worked like it was suppose to. I think you should be off your Suboxone/Subutex for more than 72 hrs for it to work properly."

• Ryguy
• March 26, 2018

"Listen up. It's probably worth the risk of trying it for a month to see if you get the side effects or not. I did I got extreme anxiety, depressing thoughts, and fatigue. Constant stretching and 0 motivation in the first five days. Then it's gets a little better so I don't know it drove me to go smoke meth but I didn't do heroin or want to. and now that I have made it through the 5 days of side effects I guess I could say it's worth it."

• Indig...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 29, 2021

"I received the Vivitrol injection after 12 days of being in a treatment center. I was accidentally sent into early withdrawal on suboxone, and given 2 days of Valium to get through the worst of my withdrawal off of heroin, and fentanyl. I spent 7 days at the facility completely sober before getting my injection. While it felt uncomfortable being administered, I have not had any adverse reactions to it, and it’s greatly helped with the cravings. I’m a healthy 26 year old female and this injection has given me a chance to save my life. I’ll only continue it the first 90 days in order to give myself time to begin to feel better and stand on my own. Recovery is possible! It’s intense though so if you’re still having reservations about using, avoid or it can make you sick."

• Grate...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 26, 2024

"I want to say that I read the negative reviews, and some of them made me cry. My situation has been different for a few reasons. I went to Advanced Rapid Detox in Michigan on 3-11; they took me off of 6 years of methadone. I could only get myself down to 108 mg. I was getting cold sweats from the methadone nearly weekly or bi-weekly, usually near or on the day I had to go pick up my bottles. I endured this for 5 years, and doctors did not tell me it might be my methadone. I did the detox on 3-11, and the Vivitrol shot was administered while I was sedated on 3-12. The clinic I went to sent me home with 10 different meds, and I only use the medication to sleep at night and Requip for restless legs. I have no anxiety, no depression, no real adverse reaction that I can tell. I feel restless at night but was given meds to work through that. Getting off the MAT is a miracle for me. I have no cravings, I quit coffee, all the chocolate I was eating on methadone - oh my gosh. I get goosebumps when listening to music again."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 6, 2014

"My son has been on Vivitrol for 11 months for opioid dependence. It has allowed him to get his life back on track. I worry about how long he can continue to receive the shot."

• vance...
• November 30, 2007

"As a person that is both opiate and alcohol dependent, I have determined that it works really well against the opiates, but not against the alcohol."

• Alynnf
• April 2, 2017

"I'm on vivitrol and I have no side effects and I'm doing fabulous I have no desire to use I was an IV user for 13 years and vivitrol saving my life"

• crash
• December 21, 2014

"I had a reaction to cold medication so check with you doctor before you take anything. No real cravings, life is good."

• exuser
• May 21, 2015

"I'm an ex IV heroin user. Vivitrol is a great way to deal with cravings I've never been happier."

• DJ86
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 27, 2016

"Only way I can stay off of heroin and pain pills"

• Sweat...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 26, 2016

"It works excellent have been clean 6 months. I love it."

• dontcum
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 6, 2016

"Can not enjoy sex over 2 minutes, can not stay erect and can not ejaculate."

• Cindy
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 20, 2019

"So far vivtrol has saved my life - I'm 6 months sober. I call this my miracle drug. "

• Pipe...
• November 1, 2019

"Let’s see? The Vivitrol journey started for me the day I went to jail and I haven’t looked back since! It was the best thing I ever did for myself!!!"

• Rebs
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 29, 2020

"7 months off opiates! Could not have done it without vivitrol!"

• Colli...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 4, 2018

"Could not quit without it!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 6, 2023

"This medication has saved my life. Yes, the shot is slightly uncomfortable and I'm usually tired and nauseous for a couple of days after, but it's worth it. I don't think of drinking at all."

• Kayla...
• February 20, 2018

"I don't crave any opioids or drugs period. I got extremely sick though and have stayed sick."

• Max
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 15, 2018

"My problem is I don't want the sick, irritable and withdrawaling feeling at all. I can't handle it. I have beat IV version use several times but didn't last long any suggestions."

• Cass
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2022

"I’ve been on vivitrol for almost a month now and not only are my cravings back but I have more cravings than I did on suboxone. this is horrible I just rather be backs on subs."