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 Post subject: Start taking naltrexone?
PostPosted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 2:55 pm 
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Hi All,
Just got a shipment of Nal but have been so busy with work I haven't had time to complete the book(actually sitting here reading it now). Should I go ahead and start the Nal or wait until I've finished w/ the book?

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 Post subject: Re: Start taking naltrexone?
PostPosted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 3:11 pm 
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I say go ahead and start it. You may want to take 25 mg until you get used to the side effects. But basically, it is just take the nal, one hour before you drink. That's the most basic part and the rest you can get later from the book and this board.

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 Post subject: Re: Start taking naltrexone?
PostPosted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 5:03 pm 
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Welcome themarmot - You are in the right place. I'm with Tambo, take it now, but finish the book. This board is full of information that will help you as you progress through the process of The Sinclair Method (TSM).


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 Post subject: Re: Start taking naltrexone?
PostPosted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:05 pm 
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By all means, take it now, but no more than half a pill the first couple of times. The side effects are strong initially for most people, but almost always go away in a week. Search "side effects" on this board for a long discussion. Once the side effects have diminished, take the full pill. There is only one rule: take the pill an hour before you drink.

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Nick

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 Post subject: Re: Start taking naltrexone?
PostPosted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 12:11 am 
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I am assuming you are on Nal. That is good. You will need to read the book more than once. It will have a lot more relevance as you progress.

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I now count days on Nal, rather than drinking days.

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