First day on NAL today. (NoDict)

I started it by going to the pub at lunchtime and had one beer, it tasted funny. Strangest thing was that I didnt order a second, that was weird. Also havent felt compelled this afternoon to pop out to the shop and get another one.

Anyway my question is, how long does a 50mg tab 'protect' you for? If I took one at 12.30 today, would I still be covered if I went out for a drink at 11pm, or should I take another one before 10pm?

How long would a 25mg measure last for?

You can count on 50mg NAL to cover you for a good 24hr. After that, you'll still have NAL in your system, but at a decreasing level until it is gone from your body in 5-7 days.

25mg NAL is a bit of a question mark, as Dr Eskapa's book states we need to be taking 50mg for full coverage for 24hr. If you are taking 25mg because you are just starting and plan to drink at various times throughout the day, I'd take a second 25mg before you start drinking again later in the evening. I don't know that this is absolutely necessary, but better to be safe than sorry. The only time I wouldn't take this second 25mg is if doing so gives you really bad side effects -- some people, but not all, experience some uncomfortable side effects when first starting on Nal.

Q

thanks for the help.

I went out with a friend late on, but ended up just having a coffee anyway, which is very strange..

I did get the side effects of a very wrestless nights sleep, so I think I will try and limit to 25mg for now.

My experience has been that it has little to do with time. 25mg does not give me the same effect as 50mg. Drinking more on 25mg but side effects went away. So for me, 25 mg was fine just to get past the side effects. I'm back on 50 mg from this point forward.

Todd