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Posted by Anon E. Mouse on November 3, 1999, at 10:50:33
Hey guys -
I was reading back on the list a couple of months and I noticed that some people were having success with naltrexone (ReVia) back in May. I was wondering if anybody who tried this could update us on ReVia's success or failure / Side Effects / Dosage?
I was thinking about adding it to Effexor XR to help control mood swings. My problem is: It seems like I'm always craving something in the future and so I can never enjoy the present. But then when I actually am doing the thing I was craving, I get a rush for a short time, but then become bored easily (usually after overengaging in whatever it was I was craving).
I'd rather be able to enjoy life for its own sake, but right now I don't seem able to do this.
Thanks everyone!!
Posted by Anon E. Mouse on November 3, 1999, at 10:56:58
In reply to Naltrexone Update Request, posted by Anon E. Mouse on November 3, 1999, at 10:50:33
Just wanted to apologize if this post was reduntant to Mouse's request (by the way, did I steal someone's name?)
I guess mine is more asking for updates on the safety and efficacy over longer term. Do you just keep taking the stuff, or do you eventually get better?
Thanks again!
> Hey guys -
> I was reading back on the list a couple of months and I noticed that some people were having success with naltrexone (ReVia) back in May. I was wondering if anybody who tried this could update us on ReVia's success or failure / Side Effects / Dosage?
> I was thinking about adding it to Effexor XR to help control mood swings. My problem is: It seems like I'm always craving something in the future and so I can never enjoy the present. But then when I actually am doing the thing I was craving, I get a rush for a short time, but then become bored easily (usually after overengaging in whatever it was I was craving).
> I'd rather be able to enjoy life for its own sake, but right now I don't seem able to do this.
>
> Thanks everyone!!
Posted by JohnL on November 3, 1999, at 15:31:26
In reply to Naltrexone Update Request, posted by Anon E. Mouse on November 3, 1999, at 10:50:33
After hearing all the wonderful results other people have had with Naltrexone, I am sad to say I am in the 25% of people it doesn't help. After a 7 week trial I finally gave up. I couldn't notice any difference with it or without it. I stopped cold turkey and didn't even notice anything at all. Might as well have been a placebo. Naltrexone doesn't work in about 25% of people, and I sadly am one of them. The odds favor you being in the other 75%. :)
Posted by ChrisK on November 4, 1999, at 6:06:44
In reply to Naltrexone Update Request, posted by Anon E. Mouse on November 3, 1999, at 10:50:33
Hi,
I'm into my third month of Naltrexone and it's been great so far. I originally asked for it to reduce my cravings for alcohol. For reasons unknown to me or my pdoc it augmented my TCA(Nortriptyline). I am not a good one to judge side effects because I don't generally get anything so bad that it would cause me to go off a med that worked. I currently take 50mg at night with Nrtrip and 7.5 mg of Zyprexa (helped my suicidal ideations.)
I also sit in front of a phototherapy lamp in the morning. So far this has been the best fall/winter in years. I don't run around manicly but I do see a little light atthe end of the tunnel.
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