Reviewer: VCO8NM, 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I'm a functioning alcoholic, although I only drink on the weekends and rarely during the week--or at least not heavily. Friday and Saturday, though, are typically blackout nights for me and I almost always combine alcohol with marijuana. I bought some pills online a month ago and after getting drunk on Friday night--5 to 6 beers and a little over half a fifth of vodka--I woke up Saturday with ... Show Full Comment

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I'm a functioning alcoholic, although I only drink on the weekends and rarely during the week--or at least not heavily. Friday and Saturday, though, are typically blackout nights for me and I almost always combine alcohol with marijuana. I bought some pills online a month ago and after getting drunk on Friday night--5 to 6 beers and a little over half a fifth of vodka--I woke up Saturday with an intense craving for alcohol and had two very strong vodka sodas. After the 2nd I took a 50 MG pill and took my dog out for a walk and breakfast. About 20 minutes an incredible lethargy came over me and I could barely order my meal, let alone finish it. My interest in alcohol was drastically reduced, but I was also extremely tired and out of it. I made it home and for the next two hours was completely out of it...mostly just laid in bed. 4 hours after initially taking the pill I went to a movie with a friend, then dinner. On the outside I was fairly alert and coherent (I think) but on the inside I was jumbled and disoriented...all I wanted to do was get home, although when I was home all I wanted to do was be somewhere else. Zero appetite while at dinner as well, even though I had ate virtually nothing all day. In conclusion I have 28 more pills and will probably crush them up for a smaller dose...I'm hoping a 25 MG dosage will help with my cravings whilst not leaving me totally decimated in terms of thought, initiative and desire. Do any long time users know if smaller doses are still effective? As it did cure my cravings I'd like to keep taking the drug but am not sure I can handle the extreme exhaustion and loss of sense of self I'm currently experiencing.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I was prescribed Naltrexone after my detox. I am a full blown alcoholic. It has worked great to curb my cravings as I had to quit because I am on antibuse medication. The only side effect is lack of appetite. I lost 15 pounds before I started forcing myself to eat. My pharmacists said this is normal and the drug is prescribed for over eaters as well. I can't take the full dose every night but ... Show Full Comment

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I was prescribed Naltrexone after my detox. I am a full blown alcoholic. It has worked great to curb my cravings as I had to quit because I am on antibuse medication. The only side effect is lack of appetite. I lost 15 pounds before I started forcing myself to eat. My pharmacists said this is normal and the drug is prescribed for over eaters as well. I can't take the full dose every night but every other night is working for me.
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Reviewer: stitch, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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This is my first day and i have had terrible side effects, Nausea, disoriented, and feeling like something is taking over my mind and body. I am and every day functional alcoholic, drinking about 10oz a day of Whiskey and mixing in beer, i am hoping this will curb the need for booze.

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This is my first day and i have had terrible side effects, Nausea, disoriented, and feeling like something is taking over my mind and body. I am and every day functional alcoholic, drinking about 10oz a day of Whiskey and mixing in beer, i am hoping this will curb the need for booze.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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had the worst side effects ever after taking this. depression, muscle aches, nauseam dry mouth, couldn't sleep, extreme tiredness. stopped taking it after two 50 mg pills.

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had the worst side effects ever after taking this. depression, muscle aches, nauseam dry mouth, couldn't sleep, extreme tiredness. stopped taking it after two 50 mg pills.
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Reviewer: Courteney, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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After two trips to detox within a month, I finally gave these a try after five years of heavy drinking (1/2 gallon of vodka at first, down to controlling about 6-10 drinks a day). Worked instantly. I took 25 mg on empty stomach, 115 lbs, female. Became dizzy, disoriented; ate a small meal, the dizziness, disorientation muted. Took 25 mg more a few hours later and did not experience same effects. H ... Show Full Comment

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After two trips to detox within a month, I finally gave these a try after five years of heavy drinking (1/2 gallon of vodka at first, down to controlling about 6-10 drinks a day). Worked instantly. I took 25 mg on empty stomach, 115 lbs, female. Became dizzy, disoriented; ate a small meal, the dizziness, disorientation muted. Took 25 mg more a few hours later and did not experience same effects. Have taken for a week now and only experienced one intense urge craving which is nothing compared to 24/7 intense urge/cravings. I wish I had known about this sooner. Currently, abstaining, but I hope that if a relapse does come, that this will prevent a serious relapse as I have heard others infer this medication helps to accomplish. If I had known about how effective this was, how this could change my life, I would have began taking it along time ago even before I decided to stop drinking to at least reduce the amount that I was using. One star done for effectiveness only because I experienced one episode of cravings for about an hour and half. Without lasting more than ten minutes of not drinking when a craving hit before, now, I had mental clarity, and was able to make a decision for myself of whether I wanted to take a drink or go run on a treadmill. I chose the treadmill which before never even occurred to me as a plausible option since my cravings were so intense that I could get a drink faster than putting my running outfit on and I always chose the prior. This pill provides me the option to choose, something I never (felt) like I had before.
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