Hello,

I have been struggling with alcohol abuse for about 6 years. I have been on this forum before but new to Naltrexone. I bought the book and started it two days ago. It was pretty damn amazing...I had a double cocktail after work with a colleague (usually drink wine) and had a bottle of merlot waiting for me at home. I finished my cocktail AFTER my colleague (never happens!) and then at home drank about a half glass of wine. Who is this person in my body?? Lol. I just didn't want it. Problem was, it made me feel nausea and anxiety. I have a lot of health/medical related anxiety/fear, so while the feeling is nothing new to me, I REALLY don't like it. I start thinking about all the horrible things that are very likely about to happen ANY second, like a heart attack, stroke, seizure, insanity, etc., etc. I'm a healthy 44-year-old (outside my drinking), so OF COURSE these are all right around the corner! lol. Not sure if the anxiety is med-related or worry-related, but I have noted it as a common side effect. Anyhoo...I haven't had a lot of time to read the forums but would love to hear from ya'll regarding your side effect experience. Can I just calm my arse down or are there significant concerns? My biggest fear right now is seizures, but I am not at risk of withdrawal-related seizures and worry about this as an effect of the medication. Btw, I have never had a seizure, so of course my worrying makes perfect sense!! 8-p

Thanks for reading and sharing! Hope to have more time to say more later. Off to my first therapy appt with a CD counselor!

Welcome Lisa!

I have never read of such side effects on this board, but alas, I have not read the entire board. Just mostly recent comments over the last 7 months.

I mostly read about nausea, heartburn, and upset stomach.

Keep us posted.

Thank you for your response. I am on day 4/4, and no side effects. Up to 3/4 of a pill so I think I'm good. Working well...I'm pretty amazed. Feeling like a "normal" person again as a drinker. Sitting at home after 5 drinks between 10 pm and 2 am (with an intention to drink a little faster tonite) not freaking our as I sit on the couch with no alcohol in the house. So weird!!! And nice! Peace to u.