25mg and 25mg could work - but rather than taking the second dose after you start drinking, could you take 25mg 2-hours before and then 25mg 1 hour before?

This might help it to be absorbed over a longer period of time and thus help prevent any nausea.

My experience last night was that I was having too much fun after 5 drinks and didn't want to take the remaining 25mg. I did eventually, but by the time it kicked in I had had so many drinks that I blacked out... whoops. Not a good strategy.

Yeah, I think you're right, I think both of the doses should be taken before I start drinking - it just doesnt' work as well when I take nal while already drinking. So that'll be my next experiment....25mg earlier in the day and then 25 mg an hour before drinking. Last night wasn't a total disaster, no blackouts or stupid behavior or anything, but still too much to drink and out too late. Feel crappy today, off for a lie-down

Sounds like a plan - I think I'll do the same.

25mg just isn't enough to help tame this beast.

Andy.

Weekly recap time...this week flew by and was almost identical to last week, drinking-wise. 17 units again (which is great!); 4 AF days (what I aim for, and great, because I usually only get 3) and moderate drinking on two of the three drinking days (the less good part). I had another 10 unit Friday night, which resulted in a pretty lowkey Saturday - no miserable hangover, but a lot of sleeping and watching movies and canceling on Saturday night going out plans because I felt too lazy. I'm not gonna lie, every once in a while that kind of mild hangover is kind of enjoyable — I think it allows me to have a day totally for myself without responsibilities, which I otherwise rarely grant myself. But drinking 10 units on a Friday night is not something I want to make a habit of, especially once I (hopefully) get fully employed again and weekends become a precious resource
I know for a fact that my last two 10-unit nights are related to my unemployment and my boyfriend being away — sometimes it's hard to justify not staying out late and having fun when it's the first time I've gone out and been with people in days and I feel lonely and dismal about my job prospects (I'm at 159 applications now...). So I'm not going to be too unrealistic with myself right now - there are no real consequences to my hangovers right now, so also less incentive to change. Next Saturday I'm having my 29th birthday party and I know I'll probably have another 10 unit night or so - but if my weekly total is still around 17, I'll be thrilled.
I have to say that I am increasingly thrilled with TSM as well. Although I am still capable of (occasionally) overdrinking on nal, it has now become a choice to do so - and a choice I am making increasingly less often.

Congrats on another great week, EL! It's so good to watch you do so well and hear your thoughts about it Nal on!

Preemptively posting here, as I REALLY WANT TO DRINK RIGHT NOW. And I'm going to be drinking tonight (trivia with some friends) and I suspect it might not go wonderfully. I have taken 50 mg and will have another 25 on hand just in case. Basically, I got rejected from yet another job (this one at my alma mater, after absolutely killing three interviews...turns out I was the runner-up@#@!#!@#) and simultaneously found out that I am being denied unemployment by my last employer (also my alma mater...it's confusing and it's evil, but the bottom line is...shitstorm). My health insurance runs out at the end of the month and I have five prescriptions (including the nal) to fill monthly, and as I mentioned before, I am also fighting with my landlord company which is illegally (I'm pretty sure) increasing the rent on my apartment 13%. I'm up to 165 job applications and seriously dipping into savings these days and my boyfriend is STILL away on vacation (@!#@!#! lucky him) and my birthday is next week and I can't afford to do anything fun and I am having a grand ole pity party today. Sorry to dump it on all of y'all but I need to get it out.
Practically speaking, if anyone on this board has advice on either getting a job (generic tips aside...any special website or cover letter tricks, I dunno) or applying for Medicaid in NY state or landlord/tenant law....I'd appreciate it.

I've sent a PM... I'm pretty good with CVs. Happy to help, Andy.

Lou,
Sorry to hear about the job and the financial crap. Sounds like there is a sh*t storm of triggers that you'll be dealing with. Just stick to taking the Nal before drinking and you'll be alright.

We are all pulling for you.

Diver

Sorry to hear about your job woes EL. I suppose I don't have any advice to give. But I do have some gratitude. I've followed your thread and your progress and am inspired by how well you are doing. Also, you've been very supportive of others on this board too, including to me who is so new here.

Here's hoping that something good comes your way. You put alot of good out there, and some of that is bound to come back your way.

-TK

Andy are you sure you PMed ME? I've got nothing....