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I have been using Kudzu to stop my cravings for alchohal and although it has helped I still sometimes drink and when I do I binge. I will be using naltrexone for these times. I also go to meetings. Do I have to worry about any interactions between Kudzu and Naltrexone?
My doctor knows nothing or very little about Kudzu.
Thank you
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RHGB john63317
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I use a different medication to naltrexone, but many people here use it or the very similar nalmefene. And they will help advise you with using it.
vickylou john63317
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I replied to your other post.
Ive taken this tablet for psoriasis and it helped. I agree with RHGB that you should be ok.
there are certain conditions where it's possibly best avoided. Liver problems being one of them
Paper_fairy john63317
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I've replied on your other post. Hope you get the answers you need on here. Joanna and Paul are the experts on this
PaulJTurner1964 john63317
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There are no listed interactions between the two, but there are some interactions between Kudzu Root and other drugs, so it is worth searching 'Kudzu root drug interactions' on Google and checking that it doesn't interact badly with anything else you may be taking.
ADEfree john63317
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John, have a look at this page. It's the method that I used and you might want to talk to your doc about it too:
https://patient.info/health/sinclair-method-for-alcohol-use-disorder
5 months down the road with it I went from being a daily drinker to having my first dry days in a long time. In the past month, I've had mostly dry days and only 6 drinks. Using The Sinclair Method slowly erases the compulsion to drink, the craving as well.
john63317 ADEfree
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ADEfree john63317
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Ah, you're good to go then. I know the Nal will work at least. Haven't heard of anyone using a combo of the two.
Joanna-SMUKLtd john63317
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John,
I think my best suggestion would be to drop the Kudzu whilst you try The Sinclair Method.
If TSM works for you then you won't need the kudzy anyway, as the way it works is that you are supposed to 'feel' a craving, then take the tablet, wait and drink mindfully to satisfy the craving. If the Kudzu is stopping the cravings, then you are basically missing an opportunity to extinguish whatever the trigger is and the following craving for good.
You could always reintroduce the Kudzu if you feel you wish too, but if all goes well with TSM then you won't need to.