Received my first bottle of LDN in the mailbox today! Woohoo!

FYI, here is what's printed on the info sheet:

How is This Medication Useful?
This medication is an opiate receptor antagonist. Low dose naltrexone can be used in the treatment of some forms of cancer, and immune system or CNS disorders (i.e. Alzheimer's and MS). It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Are There Condition or Times When Its Use Might Cause More Harm Than Good?
Inform your doctor if you have liver disease (including hepatitis) or kidney disease, or if you: are pregnant/trying to get pregnant, breast feed, consume alcohol, have experienced an unusual or allergic reaction to any medications (including naltrexone), foods, dyes or presevatives. Caution should be used if you are taking opioid agonists, i.e. narcotics such as Percocet, Duragesic, or morphine. Low dose naltrexone should not be taken until opioid agonists are completely out of one's system. Patients who are taking immunosuppressive medication on a permanent basis are cautioned against the use of naltrexone.

What Side Effects Can Be Seen With Its Use?
Most common side effects associated with taking naltrexone are: sleep disturbances, abdominal pain, agitation, anxiety, arthralgia, dizziness, elevated hepatic enzymes, headache, hepatitis, insomnia, lethargy, myalgia, nausea and/or vomiting, or suicidal ideation. Low dose naltrxone has shown minimal side effects.

How Should This Medication Be Given?
Naltrexone should be taken once daily at bedtime.

What Other Information is Important About This Medication?
This medication should be stored at room temperature and protected from extgreme heat or moisture. Keep all medications stored safely and out of the reach of children.


BTW, the cost was $29.79 for ninety 1.5 mg. capsules. Shipping from Skip's Pharmacy in Boca Raton, FL was $5.75. It arrived in less than a week.