Vivitrol And Birth Control
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I just had my second shot of vivitrol last week. I want to get on birth control, specifically depo-provera. Does anyone know if there is any birth control that is unsafe to take while on vivitrol? I do not want to get pregnant while on vivitrol.

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Re: Verwon (# 1)

I have been getting depo shots for over a decade now but every now and then I take 30 days worth of the pills to ensure the depo’s effectiveness. I’ve also been on and off vivitrol for about 3 years but consistently for the last 6 months now and I have not noticed any interactions. I highly recommend trying half of a naltrexone pill (crack a 50 mg in half and swallow 25 mgs) before getting the shot to establish whether or not you will have any side effects and if they’re bearable. Most of the side effects reported I have experienced in active addiction and in early recovery so I can’t really say if it’s actually side effects from Vivitrol or side effects from substance abuse. I also recommend getting depo shots in your arm/shoulder region and dedicating the butt cheeks to the Vivitrol shot. I had to learn this the hard way too, but take an over the counter pain reliever an hour before and again 30 mins before the injection, also carry an extra in your pocket in case you hurt after the injection and in case the injection isn’t administered 30 mins after your last pain reliever. Most of my providers that administer Vivitrol act like it is still a fairly new medication and can not always answer specific questions without being painfully obvious that they don’t know or the product hasn’t been studied long enough for the answer to be definitive, so it’s important to report any side effects you notice (Vivitrol.com is where you should do it).

Whether it’s normal symptoms for freshly abstinent drug users or it is solely the Vivitrol causing symptomatic discomfort, you could be contributing vital data to the necessary professionals that research and analyze drug interactions, allergic reactions, and health history that influences the susceptibility of certain patients to experience aversive effects. Side note: it’s completely normal when coming off opioids and opiates to experience anhedonia, irritability, fatigue, muscle weakness and spasms, insomnia, heart palpitations or spouts of anxiety, suicidal thoughts, restlessness, cravings, acid reflux/heart burn, intensified muscle and nerve pain, and even weird digestive issues/bowel movements. Also brace yourself for PAWS which can be like clock work or sporadic but likely to occur every 30 days for the first 3-4 months clean and then again at 6 months clean, some people experience it again around 9-12 months clean as well, but it will feel almost identical to your detox or slightly less agonizing but most addicts mistake it for the flu, covid, or even cold or 24 hour bug but don’t use, and if your desire to use exceeds your desire to stay clean (which happens more often than anyone prefers for it to) do not UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES use: on any kind of opiate blocker, the same amount you used to do when you were physically dependent, alone, without narcan accessible, and/or without someone capable of performing CPR readily available. You’re valuable and sooooo worth it! Order your shots/schedule your appointments on time every month, carry Naloxone, don’t use or at least don’t use alone but seriously just don’t use, and participate in some form of group therapy (NA meetings, iop groups, DRA, MAT meetings, etc) and these will increase your chances of surviving your addiction and reduce the likelihood of relapse from occurring.

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Re: Verwon (# 1)

Thank you for your answer, im going in a couple days to discuss with the doctor. Vivitrol is working really well for me. The first month i had some side effects like insomnia, lack of appetite and nausea but it went away and i am very happy with it now.

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I didn't find any interactions listed, but it is always best to double check with your doctor make sure they are aware that you will be taking both, unless both are prescribed by the same doctor, then of course the already know. LOL

I would also like to note that I only checked with Depo Provera, since they are far too many contraceptives on the market, both generic, and name brand, so I can't possibly research them all. However, if you post back with a couple others that you are considering, I will be happy to check them for you.

Depo Provera may cause side effects, such as administration site reaction, headache, irregular bleeding, weight changes, and mood changes, according to FDA reports. Vivitrol may cause side effects, such as anxiety, headache, stomach cramping, insomnia, and flatulence.

How is the Vivitrol working for you?

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