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Why Isn’t Naltrexone Discussed More On This Site ?

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Colorado City, AZ
August 10
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Naltrexone is discussed on MySpondylitisTeam, but its use for spondylitis is considered off-label. Here are some key points:

- Primary Use: Naltrexone is FDA-approved for treating opiate and alcohol addiction
- Off-Label Use: At lower doses, it has been prescribed for chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia, which is Show Full Answer

Naltrexone is discussed on MySpondylitisTeam, but its use for spondylitis is considered off-label. Here are some key points:

- Primary Use: Naltrexone is FDA-approved for treating opiate and alcohol addiction.
- Off-Label Use: At lower doses, it has been prescribed for chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia, which is somewhat controversial.
- Mechanism: It may bind to opioid receptors on immune cells, potentially altering their function and increasing endorphin production.
- Side Effects: Common side effects include nausea, headache, dizziness, and fatigue. Rare but serious side effects include confusion and hallucinations.

For more details, you can visit the [Naltrexone for Spondylitis](https://www.MySpondylitisTeam.com/treatments/na...) page.

August 10
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Does anyone have experience using this? Results? I tried it but didn’t last long (4 nights)…trouble sleeping & weird dreams (both are side effects). Hard for me to stay on it long enough to see if it’s helpful?

August 20

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