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Brontoset
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Default Jun 20, 2012 at 09:13 AM
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Hey all,

I am VERY HAPPY to report that today I started Naltrexone, and it's working already!

I feel a STRONGLY reduced urge to drink, but am experiencing some side effects.

The gastro-intestinal side effects are to be expected, apparently. Do these go away in time?

But, for some reason, I'm feeling a strange sexual side effect. This is not listed ANYWHERE as a side effect, but I am experiencing a STRONG lack of sex drive.

Thank You!

-Brontoset
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Default Jun 20, 2012 at 10:46 AM
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brontoset, i'm glad you're getting medical help. this info may be helpful
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The following adverse reactions have been reported both at baseline and during the Naltrexone hydrochloride clinical trials in opioid addiction at an incidence rate of more than 10%:

Difficulty sleeping, anxiety, nervousness, abdominal pain/cramps, nausea and/or vomiting, low energy, joint and muscle pain, and headache.

The incidence was less than 10% for:

Loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, increased thirst, increased energy, feeling down, irritability, dizziness, skin rash, delayed ejaculation, decreased potency, and chills.
http://www.drugs.com/sfx/naltrexone-side-effects.html
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Less serious side effects may include:
  • feeling anxious, nervous, restless, or irritable;
  • feeling light-headed, fainting;
  • increased thirst;
  • muscle or joint aches;
  • weakness or tiredness;
  • sleep problems (insomnia); or
  • decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.
http://www.rxlist.com/revia-drug/pat...de-effects.htm
a word of caution re gastro intestinal upset. i'm not sure if this applies to you however.
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Stop using naltrexone oral and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects which includes:
nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
http://www.rxlist.com/revia-drug/pat...de-effects.htm

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