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How long does it take before low-dose-naltrexone begins to work?

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LDN [low-dose-naltrexone] usually takes one to two weeks to start working and can take up to a month or two to achieve the full effect. It tries to restore the body's normal endorphin rhythm (with the beneficial pain and immune system effects) and this takes a while. When I prescribe this med, I tell my patients to try it for at least a month to allow enough time to determine if it's helpful.

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