Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) is a widely known opioid receptor antagonist. A standard dose of LDN helps block the effects of opioids found in both endorphins and pharmaceutical opioids. This article informs you about the directions to take LDN.

• There is no specific time to take this medicine. But usually, people take it in the morning due to its side effect; insomnia.
• If your doctor has prescribed you this drug and advised you to take it at a specific time of the day or night, you are bound to follow his or her instructions.
• Make sure that you are opioid-free for at least a week or two before starting LDN. It will protect you from opioid withdrawal symptoms.
• Taking LDN in the morning right after breakfast can help patients remind themselves of their treatment commitment for drinking problems or opioid use disorders.
• If you take Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) with a meal, it may help to lower the chances of nausea or stomach ache which are some of its side effects.
• Do not take Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) on your own. Take it a doctor’s prescription or as your treatment plan for addiction says, but under the supervision of a healthcare provider only.
• Relapsing or stopping the LDN treatment can have life-threatening symptoms.
• Do not use narcotics or opioids with LDN.
• If you are given Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) in the form of injection, please take it in your doctor’s office by your doctor only. Do not try to give this treatment to yourself as it can be harmful. Taking an injection on your own can cause very serious skin reactions and allergies.
• Avoid driving or using types of machinery while using LDN as it can cause dizziness or drowsiness.

For how long should you use it?

LDN, if taken for treating alcohol abuse, you might have to take it for 12 weeks or longer, as prescribed by your doctor. Studies conducted on the safety of LDN showed that it is safe and effective for up to 12 weeks. However, it would help if you did not take extra or fewer pills without talking to your doctor. Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) in the form of injection is usually taken once every month. The duration of receiving LDN treatment is totally dependent on your condition and symptoms. Your doctor will examine you and direct you accordingly.