Went from 70 to 21 units first week

[Jon184]

Just completed week one on naltrexone
and am amazed! Cravings are almost non
existant! Thanks sooo much for the info on
this forum. I feel like a new person. I want to
encourage anyone who is thinking of trying
not to wait
jon

[brightlite]

Went from 70 to 21 units first week

Jon
That's awesome. Did you drink daily or have some AF free days? Are you taking the Nal daily?

[lenaleed]

Went from 70 to 21 units first week

Jon -- Just so you know: Many people experience a dramatic reduction the first week, then the numbers shoot right back up to pre-naltrexone levels or even higher, then after a few weeks or months the numbers take a sharp dop. We have coined the phrase "honeymoon effect" To describe that initial drop. It can be a beneficial glimpse into the future, but it is otherwise insignificant as far as the REAL effect of naltrexone: The dismantling of the neural pathways that years of drinking have reinforced. This takes place each time we drink on naltrexone, although it can not consciously be felt. The down side of that honeymoon effect is that is can set you up for disappointment afterward if you are unprepared. A very few of us have had our consumption remain low after that first drop. Stick with it -- it works.

[Jon184]

Went from 70 to 21 units first week

Drank daily
13mg 1hr b4 drinking

[Jon184]

Went from 70 to 21 units first week

Wow I hadn't known about the honeymoon
thing. Tx for the heads up. Would have become
even more depressed had I
not known