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Frightening night

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sue2016
sue2016

And will not be going through that again. I expected the spaced out feeling, numbness and even nausea and gastric upset, but in addition have suffered muscle spasms all night which affected my whole body. Woke OH as was scared. Worried it would be affecting my heart muscle. I was twisted up and shaking many times. Loads of difficult visits to the logo. Lost lots of fluid and feel very weak this morning.

The waves of these effects have left me thinking about what alcohol does to our bodies. This one pill has been a nightmare.

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  • alexandra00711
    alexandra00711 sue2016

    Posted

    I had the same Sue, I couldn't believe how bad it made me feel!  I'm going to try Naltrexone.  Very best of luck with your next plan xx
  • ADEfree
    ADEfree sue2016

    Posted

    Sue, have you checked with your pharmacist or doctor to make sure other meds you're taking don't clash with Selincro? If you're taking any narcotic, even anything with codeine, Selincro will send you straight into withdrawal. 
    • sue2016
      sue2016 ADEfree

      Posted

      Nothing. All I take is citalipram and vitamin capsule

      Wish there was something to explain it

  • nicole36330
    nicole36330 sue2016

    Posted

    Really weird how meds can affect people so differently.

    I've tried naltrexone and Nalmefene and had zero side effects with both but in the sand breath it doesn't seem to be having much effect either

  • PaulJTurner1964
    PaulJTurner1964 sue2016

    Posted

    Many people find Naltrexone much easier on side effects than Nalmefene. We have, in fact, stopped using Nalmefene for this reason.
  • Paper_fairy
    Paper_fairy sue2016

    Posted

    I've just written a long message to you sue but it just blacked out. Nothing to do with being moderated ??

  • Paper_fairy
    Paper_fairy sue2016

    Posted

    Hi Sue will try again. I too am very sensitive to meds..penicillin, anti depressant took me a month to stop feeling sick. I've been on naltrexone and it made me feel really ill at first, but after chatting to Joanna, she explained ways that would help prevent the nausea etc. So I percevered and it works. Anything is better than a horrendous hangover and AWS.

    Why not try campral as there are no side effects with it but it's for total abstinence.

    Hope that helps a bit ! Xx

  • Paper_fairy
    Paper_fairy sue2016

    Posted

    Plus I have read the side effects of nalmephene are worse than naltrexone.

    Naltrexone was working really well for me for a few weeks but due to something really tragic 4 weeks ago sadly I went on an almighty bender. I am 7 days sober now and won't let this happen again. Was in hospital 2 nights due to Hallucinations which can cause seizures. I've learnt from this horrendous experience and am feeling more positive again now. Though it's taken me a week in bed with diazepam to get well again. Still feeling rough and no appetite. A warning to others where excessive drinking can take you to. Best wishes, hope and blessings xx

  • Robin2015
    Robin2015 sue2016

    Posted

    OVER ONE WEEK....have your today?? Robin
    • sue2016
      sue2016 Robin2015

      Posted

      Hi, not sure what you mean, but I haven't taken any more tablets and won't do smile

      I have had three alcohol free days this week and aim to keep improving on that smile

    • Robin2015
      Robin2015 sue2016

      Posted

      great..my typing went wrong..ha ha...I meant "how are you today after one week" and you seem to be fine since 3 days no drinking..looking good!! Keep trying and feel PROUD of what you have achieved. Robin

    • sue2016
      sue2016 Robin2015

      Posted

      Thanks again. Baby steps lol. Managed four days but binged an the other three. Just got to keep going 😥🙂
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