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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.

Can I buy Naltrexone for for appetite reduction from Invigor Medical?

Patients can buy Naltrexone for for appetite reduction with an included prescription consultation with a doctor.

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Clinical Formula

C₂₀H₂₃NO₄

FDA Designation

Other Names

Vivitrol

Can I Buy Naltrexone?

If you would like to purchase Naltrexone for appetite reduction, learn 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	Appetite reduction especially for people with other chronic disease
Reduce Pain	Increases the release of endorphins which reduce pain and inflammation
Improve Mood	Endorphin release can improve mood and reduce anxiety

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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 that enrolled over 4000 participants who were overweight or obese and who also had high lipid levels or high blood pressure, in all studies 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 potential benefits include:

Appetite reduction
Decreased inflammation
Improve Mood
Reduce 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

When should you avoid Naltrexone?

Have uncontrolled high blood pressure
Seizures
Eating disorders
Opioid addiction
Pregnancy
Liver Failure
Kidney Failure

Naltrexone Side Effects

What are the side effects of Naltrexone?

Potential side effects from 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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