Do I need a prescription for LDN?
LDN does require a prescription. But you can talk to your health care provider about it. Or you can complete our LDN History Form and we can make a recommendation to your healthcare provider for you.
What are the benefits of LDN?
Benefits of Low-Dose Naltrexone
- Reduces Pain and Inflammation. Reduction in both pain and inflammation in conditions such as fibromyalgia are some of the top benefits of low-dose Naltrexone.
- Fights Cancer. Many types of cancers respond well to treatment with low-dose Naltrexone.
- Improves Mood.
- Talk to the Experts.
What are the side effects of LDN?
Side effects and risks Other side effects include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, constipation, headache, fatigue, insomnia, dizziness, depression and anxiety.
Can LDN make you feel high?
LDN increases the secretion of naturally occurring Endorphins (“feel good, runner’s high”).
How do I buy LDN?
Low dose naltrexone has not been approved by the FDA and is not manufactured commercially by a drug company, so it is only available through compounding pharmacies. LDN does require a prescription from a licensed medical practitioner.
How does LDN make you feel?
LDN increases the secretion of naturally occurring Endorphins (“feel good, runner’s high”). Endorphins relieve pain, give a happy feeling and reduce inflammation. LDN increases the release of Opioid Growth Factor which works powerfully to reduce inflammation, auto-immune responses and tumor cell growth.
Can LDN cause weight gain?
Oral naltrexone has been reported by the manufacturer to cause both weight gain and increased appetite, but these are not frequent adverse events.
Why does naltrexone make me feel high?
Naltrexone is used for the treatment of opioid use disorder or alcohol use disorder. This type of treatment is called medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Opioids act on brain receptors called opioid receptors. When these receptors are activated, they cause the pleasurable symptom called euphoria.
Can naltrexone be prescribed online?
Can I get naltrexone prescribed online? Yes, you can receive a prescription for oral naltrexone online.
How long does it take for LDN to work?
The response time of patients on LDN therapy varies by individual and type of medical condition. Most of our patients see significant improvement within the first two months however, experts agree eight months of therapy is required to see maximum benefit.
Can you drink alcohol while on LDN?
Whilst it is possible to drink alcohol whilst you are taking LDN, because of the opiate receptor blocker effect of low-dose naltrexone on the body, the feelgood factor from alcohol is much reduced.
What medications should not be taken with naltrexone?
Which opioids should I avoid with naltrexone?
- use ANY opioid (for example: heroin, morphine, codeine, oxycodone, tramadol, hydrocodone or other prescription or illegal opioids)
- use illicit drugs.
- drink alcohol.
- take CNS depressants such as sedatives, tranquilizers, or other drugs.