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Has anyone been given Nalmefene / selincro ?

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basilbrush
basilbrush

I have been following the development of the Nalmefene drug and have tried to get my own Gp to perscripe it for me but with no success. It seems to be the just the thing I need to help me cut back. 

I would be interested if anyone can tell me why I can't get it.

Regards

Alan

 

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  • basilbrush
    basilbrush

    Posted

    Took my first Selinco tablet at 6pm, went out for a meal and left most it. Feel a bit sick and dont really want my usual bottle of red. I am tired thou... but that maybe just because I've been at work today smile 
    • escargot420
      escargot420 basilbrush

      Posted

      Whow, youre like me, taking the first tablet on a special day.

      Weekends usualy are trickerday's, I did take my first tablet on Christmas eve.

      It was the most horrible Christmas, but...looking back, probily the best I ever had, I can remember this one ;-)

      You'll have some difficulty sleeping, even when youre tired, but, please don't give up, It's only a week or two, you cab do it.

      For tonight, read the symptoms of boo, she discribes the most negative side effects and today, she feels a whole lot better.

      Succes, 

      Escar

       

    • basilbrush
      basilbrush escargot420

      Posted

      Hi my little French Snail, there is no way I am giving in.. its only day one and my partner (who is aware of what is going on) even bought me a nice bottle of shiraz ... which I have drunk smile 

       

    • escargot420
      escargot420 basilbrush

      Posted

      Good one, It's a weekend, you should enjoy this.

      I had a little beer, Belgian import (French beer is horrible) and went to bed.

      However, couldnt sleep and had some side effects of Selincro (not to much)

      Well, tomorow its Sunday, so far no problems.

       

  • basilbrush
    basilbrush

    Posted

    Day Two.. Oh wow.. felt really odd this morning, like spaced out... spent the morning trying to get my brain going and then this afternoon my hand started to cramp up / spasm .. not nice at all.. But I will perciever and just really hope the side effects stop soon. I'm guessing this is normal?
    • PaulJTurner1964
      PaulJTurner1964 basilbrush

      Posted

      For the first few days, yes, but the side effects subside as your body gets accustomed to the drug.
    • escargot420
      escargot420 basilbrush

      Posted

      Yups, absolutely, this are the side effects the first week is the hardest, after around a week they start wearing off.

      In about 10 till 12 day's you'll be fine.

      Good luck

       

  • angela31316
    angela31316 basilbrush

    Posted

    Hi basil brush i am new to this form and it was good to read all the comments and side effects of some of the medication, I cant approach my gp for a prescription as i am a carer and need to go for yearly medicals they all get access to all my medication and reasons as to why i take it so it would only come back and bite me on the bum any advice
    • PaulJTurner1964
      PaulJTurner1964 angela31316

      Posted

      Angela, what sort of carer? It should make no difference what you do, you are entitled, like everybody else, to confidentiality from your GP. If you are tied to a contract where your employer gets to see every reason that you visit your GP, then I believe that contract is illegal.
    • angela31316
      angela31316 PaulJTurner1964

      Posted

      Hi Paul sorry about the delay in the response but i have been working.I am employed by a local authority as a carer for a young adult so they need yearly up to date medical information i guess i am what you call a functional alcoholic thats why i cant seek medical advice

       

    • PaulJTurner1964
      PaulJTurner1964 angela31316

      Posted

      I still feel that you are being denied your right to confidentiality. I could understand if any ailments you had could be contracted by the person you care for, then they would be reportable, but you shouldn't lose all your rights to privacy.

      I worked in the NHS for years as a nurse and was never subject to such conditions.

  • basilbrush
    basilbrush

    Posted

    Day three, today was better, no longer feel sick or dizzy and no where near as spaced out in fact, afternoon I felt like the old me for the first time in a long time.. Brain was a lot sharper but I think that was down to the amount of sleep I had.  One of the key things for me in wanting to change my drinking habits was sleep or rather the lack of good quality sleep.. being on a skiing trip and needing 4 pints then a bottle of house red (with the meal so it didnt look so bad) then half a bottle of whisky/ Brandy just to make me sleep finally made me realise that something was very wrong.. 

    I am in the very early stages of recovery but I am really looking forwards to being 'Normal' again .. If I can do this, so can you smile  

    • escargot420
      escargot420 basilbrush

      Posted

      That's realy fast Basil, I hope for you the side effects are starting to wear of.

      In about a day or 4-6 things realy should start to feel normal again.

      Good luck, you're on the right track.

      Escar

       

  • basilbrush
    basilbrush

    Posted

    Day four.. That will teach me to get cocky, felt bad again today, brain is slightly foggy but no sickness or dizzyness. I stayed up late and then drank a bottle of red very quickly..  I'm trying to get into a pattern / routine. 
    • escargot420
      escargot420 basilbrush

      Posted

      Once your body is addapted to Selingro your consummation will go down.

      What was your average consummation before?

       

    • basilbrush
      basilbrush escargot420

      Posted

      Easily one or two bottles of red wine an evening, as I said before I finally realised that I had a problem when I was Skiing (Very badly) and was drinking 3 pints after ski, bottle of red with dinner then half bottle of whisky just to be able to sleep... not good or clever... sad I ve upset a lot of people over the years and wasted a good brain... But I determined to sort this sorry state out once and for all smile 
    • escargot420
      escargot420 basilbrush

      Posted

      Well things are looking already a lot better don't they.

      This amount of alcohol, would nock out even an elephant.

      A bottle of wine still is to much, but for the time being (only your 4th day of selingro) this is already a great result.

      The real diverences you will notice.

      Further, don't think to much about restoring relationships with the people you have dissapointed.

      First thing first, you'll see, when sober, you wil restore most damage done.

      Good luck for tonight, try to drink slowly wink

      Escar

       

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