Re: Question about using with antibiotics (I have M.S.)

[Guest guest]

SLOW RELEASE??????????????? Isn't that the ONE thing you're NOT supposed to take?????

From the website:

> IMPORTANT: Make sure to specify that you do NOT want LDN in a slow-release form.

Reports have been received from patients that their pharmacies have been supplying a slow-release form of naltrexone. Pharmacies should be instructed NOT to provide LDN in an "SR" or slow-release or timed-release form. Unless the low dose of naltrexone is in an unaltered form, which permits it to reach a prompt "spike" in the blood stream, its therapeutic effects may be inhibited.

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From: "johnathin" <johnqkarin2@...>

<low dose naltrexone >

Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2003 14:38

Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Question about using with antibiotics (I have M.S.)

> At first i could see a definite difference in my strength while > using LDN. But, a few days after starting i went to the doctor and > received some antibiotics. Since taking both LDN and Antibiotics i > have been expieriencing dizzyness/major spasticity/and my double > vision is bad enough to cause severe headaches. I'm not going to > pretend i've never had these problems, but they just 'feel ' > different this time. My doctor tells me that LDN > shouldn't 'Theoretically' do anything for me. So, as you might've > guessed, i can't contact him or he may discontinue the prescription. > I am not sure if there is a link. Does anyone have any ideas? I am > taking one 4.5 MG (slow release) at bedtime. Thanks.>

[Guest guest]

I apologise, i think i had a brain freeze. I actually take the

immediate release form in the 4.5 mg amount once at bedtime. Sorry

for the confusion.

[Guest guest]

Have you considered that the antibiotic itself is the cause: Have you ever taken the particular antibiotic before? Have you read the side effects info on the drug from the pharmacy, and do you have any allergies? There may be something you take or ingest that is contraindicated for that antibiotic.

Talk to your pharmacist first, but do not conceal information from your doctor. He works for you: if you are unhappy with his guidance or he refuses to treat you in the fashion you choose (within medically prudent standards, of course) , then find someone who will. Keeping info from your treating physician is dangerous.johnathin <johnqkarin2@...> wrote:

At first i could see a definite difference in my strength while using LDN. But, a few days after starting i went to the doctor and received some antibiotics. Since taking both LDN and Antibiotics i have been expieriencing dizzyness/major spasticity/and my double vision is bad enough to cause severe headaches. I'm not going to pretend i've never had these problems, but they just 'feel ' different this time. My doctor tells me that LDN shouldn't 'Theoretically' do anything for me. So, as you might've guessed, i can't contact him or he may discontinue the prescription. I am not sure if there is a link. Does anyone have any ideas? I am taking one 4.5 MG (slow release) at bedtime. Thanks.