Low-Dose Naltrexone
Online intake — Additional evaluation may be required
Low-dose naltrexone, often abbreviated LDN, refers to prescribing naltrexone below standard labeled doses. These uses are off-label and require review of opioid exposure and medical history.
What Is Low-Dose Naltrexone?
Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist. FDA-approved naltrexone products have alcohol-dependence and opioid-dependence indications under their specific labels. Low-dose prescribing for other conditions is off-label. A compounded low-dose preparation is not FDA-approved.
Who May Be a Candidate
Naltrexone is contraindicated in people using opioid analgesics, with current opioid dependence, or in acute opioid withdrawal. It can precipitate severe withdrawal. Report opioid-containing pain, cough, and other medicines, liver disease, and planned surgery. The clinician must establish any required opioid-free interval; do not stop opioids or start naltrexone on your own.
How OakMD Works
OakMD is a telemedicine platform connecting eligible adults with licensed providers. If you're interested in Low-Dose Naltrexone, the process begins with a brief online intake form. A licensed provider will review your health history, symptoms, and goals — and determine if treatment is appropriate for you.
A prescription is not guaranteed. Additional records, testing, a live visit, or in-person care may be required before a prescribing decision.
Common Questions
What additional warnings apply?
Naltrexone has warnings for hepatitis and liver dysfunction. Seek medical advice for abdominal pain, dark urine, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Attempting to overcome opioid blockade, or returning to opioids after interruption or discontinuation, carries overdose risk. Tell emergency and surgical teams about naltrexone use.
Are compounded preparations FDA-approved?
Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review compounded drugs for safety, effectiveness, or quality before marketing. Approval of a different product or ingredient does not confer approval on a compounded preparation.
Ready to Get Started?
Complete a brief online intake. A licensed provider will review your information and determine if treatment is appropriate for you.
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