Posted by Garnet_LDN on January 14, 2010, at 16:33:44
Hi,
I own two Low Dose Naltrexone Yahoo lists. One is for information only and is not a discussion list. It is only for the Links and Files. You will find many resources including full text copies of the human studies published to date for LDN. As well as information on proposed mechanisms of action which include immune balancing and not simply upregulation as has previously been thought. Increased wound healing, pain relief and hormone balancing have also been noted, as well as disease prevention some of which may extend beyond LDN's elevation of endorphin levels. Research publications are provided or linked for those interested in documentation and theory of Low Dose Naltrexone, not just full dose studies.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LDN_Information
The second list is for discussion of starting with very low doses, as low as 0.1 mg and increasing by 0.25mg increments to minimize side effects for those who have had issues due to being very sensitive or due to accumulation.We also discuss Dr Zagon's ideas on skipping days
between doses, based on his animal studies. Many report improved results with skipping days. And with starting out very low, most are starting at 0.5 mg. Some do not go beyond 1 mg, which is actually in opposition to the Bihari Protocol which says that less than 1.75 mg is not effective.Regarding this idea the occurence of vivid dreams at even 0.5 mg implies that less that even 0.5mg of LDN is doing something at even this very low dose.
As reported by many LDN users it may take 4 - 6 months to notice results and up to 18 months to reach maximum benefit. I have noticed some threads on this board where people quit after just three weeks, or never try lowering the dose or skipping days between.
Many have noted increased benefits and lessened side effects with doses in the 1 - 2 mg range over
2.5 - 3 mg. No longer is 3.0 - 4.5 mg considered the optimal dose range for all. There is much variation, thought to possible be due to tissue accumulation or individual sensitivity.
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