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What are your thoughts on low dose naltrexone (5 mg) prescribed for post covid syndrome / inflammation? is it likely safe or potentially dangerous? could the body become dependent on it like a narcotic?
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Safe drug.: What you describe is a very low dose. I doubt if it will help inflammation. This medicine is used for addiction. I would ask your PCP about the use and side effects of naltrexone.
Answered 2/19/2021
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COVID 19 Naltrexone: Lets see what the Beaumont Health of Michigan study shows. The idea is that low dose Naltrexone may reduce production of some cytokines invery sick patients. I am not sure that I want to guess about such things, but would rather wait until the data comes out.
Answered 2/19/2021
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