I was recently prescribed some naltrexone by a nurse practioner. She said that I had to be AF for three days before I could start the medication. But I've read a lot and that doesn't seem to be true. The dose is 50 mg tablets. I also have gotten the impression that a lot of people use it only before they drink. Ideally I would like to begin and try to start with just one drink after taking it and see how I do. Comments are appreciated by those with experience with this particular medication.
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questions about Naltrexone
She started you on the more traditional US protocol which defines success as complete abstinence. Several of the people here are using the Sinclaire Method wherein the person takes 50mg of naltrexone 60 min prior to planned drinking. The effect of the naltrexone it to block the fun reinforcing part of drinking and over time extinguish the habit.
I have no personal experience, but I did research both approaches. I ultimately used baclofen.
Good Luck and Welcome to this forum!
Sunny
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