Has anybody here had experience with naltrexone? I recently started taking it because the cravings were so strong I couldn’t take it anymore. My only side effects have been mild muscle and joint pain, slight nausea, and decreased appetite. Also, I tried to drink a beer while on it and it just made me feel sick so I threw it away. I got sober last June and I slipped up a few times since then, but this medicine has helped me a ton. Curious if anybody has had a similar or different experience.

  • BangersAndMash@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    It worked wonders for me at the start, but I seem to have pushed through and am now drinking almost as much again. I do feel more like I could quit now and it’s more out of habit than urge.

    • pcr3@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      10 days ago

      I’m starting to realize, most of it is habit for me.

      Fine something new to replace the bad habit with. Physical put some seltzer waters/ for another non-alcoholic drink where you keep your alcohol, then next time you go for it you have a choice.