Low Dose naltrexone benefits for pain management
have chronic nagging pain?
LDN compounding has many benefits including less fatigue and less pain in those with pain, fatigue, and fibromyalgia?
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Additionally many people are excited about their mood and their energy improvements when utilizing low doses of naltrexone.
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Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) has become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. It’s a medication that can offer significant benefits for fibromyalgia sufferers, many of whom have found relief from cognitive difficulties, fatigue, pain, and even some of the depression associated with this chronic condition. LDN may also help reduce inflammation in the body, resulting in fewer flares and symptoms. What’s more, compared to other fibromyalgia drugs, LDN is significantly less expensive and carries with it fewer side effects than most fibromyalgia medications. For fibromyalgia sufferers looking for an alternative form of therapy that is both affordable and effective, low-dose naltrexone is worth exploring as part of an overall treatment plan.
LDN has been a commonly prepared medication in compounding pharmacies since the 1980s. It has been made by pharmacies because it is not commercially available. There has been a lot of research showing its benefits. To learn about all of this research click here.Commonly Asked Questions about LDN
- What does “Low Dose Naltrexone” or (LDN) mean? Commercially available naltrexone comes in 50mg tablets. At Webster Pharmacy we make it lower doses from 1mg per dose up to 9mg per dose. Low dose naltrexone refers to doses below 50mg that are not available commercially.
- Is low dose naltrexone covered by insurance? Typically insurance companies only cover products on their formulary. Formularies are usually available through your insurance provider’s website and will list products and strengths that are covered.
- Will my FSA or HSA account cover it? Yes, FSA and HSA usually cover prescription products and all compounded medications through Webster Pharmacy are prescription products.
- Do I need a prescription for LDN? Yes, all compounded medications in Missouri require a prescription from a prescriber.
- Is Naltrexone an opiate? We get this question a lot. The answer is no, naltrexone binds to the same opiate receptors that opiates bind to. At higher doses naltrexone is an opiate blocker, which means it binds to the same receptor, blocking the ability of an opiate to bind to the same receptor.
- What if my prescriber doesn’t understand LDN or is uncomfortable prescribing it? We are able to educate prescribers on the proper prescribing and titrating of LDN. If you still need a prescriber or more information visit ldnresearchtrust.org
- Is there a benefit to using LDN in the morning? Yes, some people take it in the morning to help with focus and executive functioning.
- Can LDN be used more than once a day? Yes, LDN can be used twice daily as it isn’t designed to last 24 hours.
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- Autism. To learn more about ldn benefits in autism click here.
- Lyme disease
- psoriasis and other chronic skin issues
- Pain Management
- Oncology- patients being treated with chemotherapy often times have suppressed immune symptoms and chronic pain. Unfortunately opiates have been linked to worsening cancer. This is why we think it is important to incorporate low dose naltrexone into your pain management treatment plan.
- Depression- patients taking medications for depression may benefit from using ldn as it has the ability to help with dissociation and PTSD.
- and many more illnesses