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Reviewer: Scott, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I've taken Vivitrol for 18 months, along w/ AA and psych. therapy. No desire to drink, no side-effects and a very happy LIFE!. Strange thing, when a craving for drink enters my mind, it's swept away instantly. I'm part of survey, hope it helps someone else. Incredible.
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Reviewer: tinatina, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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good in blocking alcohol cravings, but major nausea and vertigo
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Reviewer: 35-44 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Seems to work better for me than oral naltrexone (probably because I don't wash it down with liquor). Only complaint is the golf ball in my ass for four days after injection.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was a binge drinker for years.Drank pints of vodka 4/5 nights a week.Started intensive outpatient program.I had my first shot 3 weeks ago.Shot did not hurt,No side effects.No desire to drink.Checked to see if it works.Did feel a little buzz.Was told it was because I drank 3 days before my injection.Do not drink for 7/10 days before injection.Woman for Sobriety is my support system.(For women onl
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Reviewer: 25-34 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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Shot barely hurts if done right - it's only once a month anyways. Totally amazing results with me. It's usually only given for a year. I strongly suggest getting counseling/AA support to supplement Vivitrol. People don't drink too much for no reason, the only way to stop forever is to fix your head as well.
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