What is low-dose naltrexone?
Naltrexone is an FDA-approved medication that, at its standard 50 mg dose, blocks opioid receptors and is used for alcohol and opioid dependence. Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) uses a much smaller amount, usually between 0.5 mg and 4.5 mg. Because no commercial tablet comes in these strengths, LDN is prepared by a compounding pharmacy.
What is LDN prescribed for?
Prescribers use LDN off-label for chronic pain and inflammatory conditions. Conditions studied include fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and some autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Evidence is still developing, and results vary from person to person.
How does LDN work?
At low doses, naltrexone briefly blocks opioid receptors. Researchers think this may prompt the body to make more of its own endorphins, and that it may calm certain immune cells in the nervous system that drive pain and inflammation.
LDN strengths and forms
Our 1.5 mg, 3 mg and 4.5 mg LDN tablets are $60 for 90 tablets. We also make 1 mg and other strengths on request (call for pricing). We also compound LDN as capsules (including dye-free and slow-release), a flavored liquid for small or gradually increasing doses, and a topical cream.
Side effects
The most common are vivid dreams, trouble sleeping, headache and nausea, which often ease over the first few weeks. Some prescribers suggest taking it in the morning if sleep is affected.
Who should not take LDN?
Anyone taking opioid pain medicine (including tramadol) or who may need opioids for a procedure, since naltrexone blocks their effect. Tell your prescriber about liver disease and all medicines you take.
How to get LDN from Pharmacy on the Park
- Have your prescriber send it
E-prescribe to Pharmacy on the Park (NCPDP 5747239), fax 407-977-0079 or call 407-977-9779. Already on LDN elsewhere? Call us and we'll transfer it.
- We compound and check it
Your tablets are made to your strength with a potency-adjusted formula, and a pharmacist verifies every batch.
- Pick up or ship
Pick up at 784 S. Central Ave in Oviedo, or we ship within Florida. We'll call you when it's ready.
