What is Low Dose Naltrexone?
Naltrexone is considered an opioid antagonist, which blocks the action of opiate drugs in the body. Overall, it is used to treat addictions. In smaller doses, low dose naltrexone (LDN) can reduce inflammation, reduce autoimmune activity and to modulate the immune system.
LDN causes the body to release additional endorphins. A surge in endorphins causes increased activity from stem cells and immune cells, making your immune system work more efficiently.
What it helps:
- Cancer
- HIV/AIDS
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Alzheimer’s
- ALS
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Lupus
- Arthritis
- Depression
- Other Autoimmune Diseases
Directions:
- Take low dose naltrexone with food by mouth at bedtime
- If you’re taking thyroid medications, contact your doctor if you experience rapid heartbeat, palpitations or experience difficulty sleeping
- Store at room temperature
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is within 2 hours from your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to normal dosing schedule. Do NOT double dose to make up for a missed dosage.
- Note: Low dose naltrexone capsules expire after 180 days. LDN is lactose & gluten free.
Low Dose Naltrexone Benefits:
- Strengthen your immune system
- Enhance sleep
- Lessen/relieve symptoms
- Regulate cell growth
- Reduce allergies
- Relieve depression
- Reduce alcohol, sugar, and food cravings
Low Dose Naltrexone Side Effects:
- insomnia
- vivid dreams
- headaches
- nausea/vomiting
- abdominal pain
- fatigue
- constipation
Low Dose Naltrexone at Preston’s Pharmacy
Preston’s Pharmacy compounds LDN, available now throughout the commercial shortages. LDN comes in capsules or troches, available in different strengths, dependent on patient’s specific needs. Call Preston’s Compounding Pharmacy to learn more at (571) 341-8787.
