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roisin62844
roisin62844

My GP has agreed to prescribe me Nalmefene / Selincro. I am hoping to use it with the TSM method.  Feeling relieved that I'm able to access it, feeling excited that I may be on the way to kicking this demon and really nervous about the potential side effects.

May I ask, does anyone have a template that they used as their drink diary that they could possibly share? Thanks in advance.

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  • alex01280
    alex01280 roisin62844

    Posted

    I just use a Word document to list how many units I drink each day.

    ​Simple. But it gives focus.

  • Cisorium
    Cisorium roisin62844

    Posted

    So pleased for you trust me it works after 4 weeks on it I'm on day 5 without drink and no craving I feel great I haven't went this long without drink in 5 years. I even collect wine so have about 500 bottles in the house l, smiling drinking tea. I did have horrible sir affects for the first 4 days but I'm glad I stuck with it as they went away. I did feel very spaced out, but don't let it freak you out just your body getting used to it. Excited for you, let us know how you get on. Xx

    • Cisorium
      Cisorium

      Posted

      That's side effects I meant.

    • Robin2015
      Robin2015 Cisorium

      Posted

      Great Reply from Cisorium s since going through with medication right now.
    • roisin62844
      roisin62844 Cisorium

      Posted

      Thank you so much for your honesty and support Cisorium. Collect prescription 2moro. Fingers crossed. 
    • Chesca27
      Chesca27 Cisorium

      Posted

      I don't drink every day, maybe once or twice a month but i binge drink a lot the day I do. Does this still mean I have to take Selincro every day?? I thought I had to take it only on days I know I will drink. Could you please explain this to me. Xx 

    • Joanna-SMUKLtd
      Joanna-SMUKLtd Chesca27

      Posted

      You are correct, Selincro should ONLY be taken 1-2 hours before alcohol is consumed.  It should NOT be taken on any days that you do not drink.  Please read the patient information leaflet that came with your tablets carefully, it confirms the prescribing instructions.

      If someone is an everyday drinker, then in the beginning the Selincro is likely to be needed every day until alcohol free days begin to occur.

       

  • ADEfree
    ADEfree roisin62844

    Posted

    Sent you a PM with some links, Roisin.
    • roisin62844
      roisin62844 ADEfree

      Posted

      Thanks a mill ADEfree - that's exactly what I was looking for.

    • ADEfree
      ADEfree roisin62844

      Posted

      You're welcome! Have a look around on that website, lots of tips and stories from others using TSM. 

  • roisin62844
    roisin62844

    Posted

    Week 1 - c40% reduction

    Pre TSM 70

    Day 1 4

    Day 2 6

    Day 3 4

    Day 4 5

    Day 5 10

    Day 6 6

    Day 7 8

    43

    Side effects have all but disappeared thankfully. Concerned that I still 'want' that glass of wine (or several) and still 'enjoy' it.  But overall, pleased with progress.

    Thank you for all of your support.

     

    • lindsey47331
      lindsey47331 roisin62844

      Posted

      Hi Rosini

      I’m doing TSM with Selincro. I don’t have the same craving but when I do drink I enjoy it but I’m now only having a couple of glasses, I’ve now got the “cut off” switch which I didn’t have before. It’s only early days yet so maybe I’ll even stop enjoying the drink altogether but whatever I’m in a much better place already. 

      Good Luck, keep it up 

      Lindsey 

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