Naltrexone And Continuing To Drink

Hi, I am rx'd ntrexone for alcoholism and it's working, reducing cravings and all. I was a half a bottle of vodka type drinker. Now, when I take one shot of vodka, I get really sick and nauseous. Does this happen to anyone else? I thought naltrexone allowed you to still drink, but reduces alcohols effect on your pleasure receptors. I tried switching to beer or wine and still get sick. I guess that's a good thing but was wondering if anyone else feels this side effect when the drs and drug companies say it does not make you sick like Antabuse. Thanks.

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Hello, Meg! How are you?

Naltrexone can cause nausea as a side effect and combining it with alcohol will intensity that side effect. So, it's not designed to work like Antabuse, but will affect some people in a very similar way.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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People have reported if you take Naltrexone after food it usually lessens or even eliminates any nausea. And people report the symptoms usually decline after a handful of days of using it. Not sure why the alcohol is making you ill. 10's of thousands of people take Naltrexone and drink, following The Sinclair Method with very good results. Of course, everyone is different but the studies are indicating in the neighborhood of 70% of people who take it can get their drinking under control over several months. Check out 3threefoundation, big supporters of TSM (The Sinclair Method) and good forums and lots of support. See if others on the forum have info on getting ill from drinking while taking Naltrexone.

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