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Is Naltrexone Advisable For Dizziness And Breathing Difficulties?
Question: My wife's primary care physician is reluctant to prescribe low-dose naltrexone, 3.5 or 4.5 mg, for my wife, 82 years old and in fairly good health; except that she has frequent off-and-on dizziness times, off-and-on slightly elevated temperature periods of several hours, 99.4 +/- and some breathing difficulties/or mild bronchitis. She is prescribed several long term inhalers, Symbicort and InCruse and responds to those OK, but the dizziness and slight fevers indicate a problem not remedied so far.
Our 60 year old daughter is fairly "medical-wise" and has experienced help in her own past from long term naltrexone, 3.5 mg/day treatments, and now recommends we try this for my wife, her mother. Perhaps you can discuss this situation and/or refer us to a paper wherein the virtues or hazards of this medicine is discussed for my wifes situation.
I am XXXXXXX L. Burgener, husband of XXXXXXX Burgener reachable at 618-792-6462 or YYYY@YYYY
Our 60 year old daughter is fairly "medical-wise" and has experienced help in her own past from long term naltrexone, 3.5 mg/day treatments, and now recommends we try this for my wife, her mother. Perhaps you can discuss this situation and/or refer us to a paper wherein the virtues or hazards of this medicine is discussed for my wifes situation.
I am XXXXXXX L. Burgener, husband of XXXXXXX Burgener reachable at 618-792-6462 or YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
That dose is insignificant.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
I don't see a clear indication to use naltrexone in your wife's case.
Furthermore, that dose is insignificant and may result only in placebo effect, so, if your wife used it and felt better, she can continue it.
In conclusion, I don't see any reason for your wife's primary care Doctor to be reluctant about prescribing low dose naltrexone.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Kind regards.
That dose is insignificant.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
I don't see a clear indication to use naltrexone in your wife's case.
Furthermore, that dose is insignificant and may result only in placebo effect, so, if your wife used it and felt better, she can continue it.
In conclusion, I don't see any reason for your wife's primary care Doctor to be reluctant about prescribing low dose naltrexone.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Kind regards.
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