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Posted by darwinsmunky on December 14, 2008, at 11:09:38
Does anyone have any exp with this? I know it is initially prescribed for opiate and alcohol dependance but it also has been used to treat individuals with depersonalization disorder with moderate success. Id love to know if those who have taken it have noticed any effect like that.
Posted by Phillipa on December 14, 2008, at 13:08:23
In reply to Naltrexone As A Treatment For Depersonalization, posted by darwinsmunky on December 14, 2008, at 11:09:38
Is there a difference between that and LDN? Phillipa
Posted by darwinsmunky on December 14, 2008, at 14:24:57
In reply to Re: Naltrexone As A Treatment For Depersonalization » darwinsmunky, posted by Phillipa on December 14, 2008, at 13:08:23
Yes and No. Same drug, but not the same dosage. The studies i have read state the average dose being 120mg for DPD, 200mg for borderline PD.
Posted by darwinsmunky on December 14, 2008, at 14:42:33
In reply to Re: Naltrexone As A Treatment For Depersonalization, posted by darwinsmunky on December 14, 2008, at 14:24:57
not dependant personality disorder, but depersonalization disorder
Posted by bleauberry on December 14, 2008, at 17:32:31
In reply to Naltrexone As A Treatment For Depersonalization, posted by darwinsmunky on December 14, 2008, at 11:09:38
If you are going to try it, take a look at LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone). It can have profound effects on both body and mind. Doses are just 1.5mg to 4.5mg, enough to cause partial blockade of receptors but not too much.
I tried 25mg years ago in combination with prozac. It only numbed me out more and made me kind of zombie-ish and a little more withdrawn. LDN has a lot more promise in my opinion. It can be dosed by several methods: Mix a pill in water, drink from a measured container from, for example, the infant or pharmacy department of a store, to get just 1.5mg to 4.5mg. You could also creatively crush a pill and divide it up. Or most people have their doctor write a prescription so a compounding pharmacy can make the custom sizes.
Posted by Phillipa on December 14, 2008, at 19:23:32
In reply to Re: Naltrexone As A Treatment For Depersonalization, posted by darwinsmunky on December 14, 2008, at 14:24:57
Thought low dose could help immune function? Love Phillipa
Posted by buttonjars on December 15, 2008, at 2:37:51
In reply to Naltrexone As A Treatment For Depersonalization, posted by darwinsmunky on December 14, 2008, at 11:09:38
Have experience with DPD trying meds at the moment. Been through clomipramine, now on combo of clonazapam and citalapram not much change and hoping to move to MAOI parnate or Marplan. Emailing author of book feeling unreal who has DPD and has had success with Marplan. I'm in australia and itis v expensive to import so next step is Parnate supposed to be similar. I'll google Naltrexone not sure of it but understand tour DPD please feeel free to be in contact. Have you checkedd out 'DPselfhelp' site. Good website and section o personal experiences with meds. You can message me through thsat website user name sarah. Itshard to find others with DPD.. Take care Sarah
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