Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN)
AVAILABLE AT COMMUNITY PHARMACY WITH PRESCRIPTION.
What is low-dose naltrexone? It is classified as an opioid antagonist. It blocks the body’s opioid receptors for a short period of time and increases endorphin production (lower doses of this medication are used “off-label”, these doses are about 1/10 the the typical dose used for opioid addiction treatment).
What is it prescribed for? It may be used for many things, examples include: Crohn’s disease, Autoimmune diseases, Rheumatoid arthritis, Type 1 diabetes, Multiple sclerosis, Celiac disease, Chronic fatigue, HIV/AIDs, Depression, Chronic pain, Fibromyalgia, Pain associated with Lyme disease.
How do I get it? Talk to your doctor about getting a prescription.
Contact your doctor if more serious side effects are noticed such as:
Confusion, hallucinations, blurred vision, severe diarrhea/vomiting.
Much higher doses require monitoring for liver damage.
COST: 100mL = $40.00
Each additional 50mL = $5.00
For questions or concerns, contact Community Pharmacy:
Phone:
608-251-4454
Hours:
Mon–Fri: 10 AM – 6PM
Sat: 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun: Closed