Naltrexone
Naltrexone is used to treat opioid and alcohol abuse in higher doses and is used off-label to treat pain and inflammation in lower doses. Used alone for weight loss, researchers have come to inconsistent conclusions about its efficacy as an appetite suppressant. Low-dose naltrexone supports immune function and increases endorphin release.
Patients can buy Naltrexone for appetite reduction with an included prescription consultation with a doctor.
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Can I Buy Naltrexone?


If you would like to purchase Naltrexone for appetite reduction, you should read about Bella+. This capsule supplements a reduced-calorie diet and exercise plan for a powerful weight management plan.


Do we offer Naltrexone as part of a treatment plan?
Yes
Modulate Hunger
Reduces appetite, especially for people with another chronic disease
Reduce Pain
Increases the release of endorphins which reduce pain and inflammation
Improve Mood
Endorphin release can improve mood and reduce anxiety

How Does Naltrexone Work?

Reduce Cravings and Hunger

Naltrexone is an opiate antagonist. Bupropion is a noradrenergic/dopaminergic antidepressant. Bupropion and naltrexone work together in the hypothalamus to reduce cravings and hunger. They activate POMC neurons in the hypothalamus, a brain region that produces a neurotransmitter that decreases the desire to eat. In the mesolimbic area of the brain – a reward center in the brain that is stimulated by pleasurable activities such as eating – bupropion and naltrexone can regulate these feelings of pleasure, reducing cravings to eat.

In three studies with over 4,000 participants who were overweight or obese and also had high lipid levels or high blood pressure, participants taking naltrexone and bupropion combined with a diet and exercise program lost more weight than those who were taking a placebo with the diet and exercise program. The most common side effects were nausea, constipation, and headache.

Benefits of Naltrexone


Low-dose Naltrexone’s potential benefits include:
  • Appetite reduction
  • Decreased inflammation
  • Improved mood
  • Reduced anxiety
  • Pain relief

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Drug Details

Indications

What is Naltrexone used for?

  • Fibromyalgia
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Autoimmune diseases
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Crohn’s disease

Contraindications

You should avoid Naltrexone if you are/have:

  • Have uncontrolled high blood pressure
  • Have seizures
  • Have an eating disorder
  • Have an opioid addiction
  • Are pregnant
  • Have liver failure
  • Have kidney failure
Naltrexone Side Effects

What are the side effects of Naltrexone?

Potential side effects of naltrexone:
Common Naltrexone Side Effects
  • Skin rash
  • Stomach ache
  • Headache
  • Joint or muscle pain
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Fatigue
  • Chest pain or pounding heartbeat
  • Pain with urination
  • Confusion
  • Itching
  • Depression
  • Ringing in the ears
  • Shortness of breath
Rare Naltrexone Side Effects
  • Hallucinations

References

  • Naltrexone (Drugs.com)
    https://www.drugs.com/naltrexone.html
  • Naltrexone (Medline Plus)
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a619020.html
  • Naltrexone (NIH)
    https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ed2da3a6-0614-4bea-8e82-962cbaae6428
  • The Use of Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) as a Novel Anti-Inflammatory Treatment for Chronic Pain
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3962576/
  • Safety and Efficacy of Naltrexone for Weight Loss in Adult Patients – A Systematic Review
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8314402/

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