Does low dose naltrexone cause weight gain?

In my line of work, we actually see people losing a bit of weight on LDN rather than gaining it because it can help with cravings. But everyone's body chemistry reacts differently. If you notice any sudden changes in your weight after starting, just let your prescribing doctor know so they can review the dose.

My mother-in-law kept telling me to take some herbal drinks when I was worried about this medication. But I spoke to my doctor properly and he explained that low dose naltrexone doesn't usually cause weight gain directly. Better to follow your specialist's advice rather than taking random stress about it.

I literally panicked when I first got prescribed this and spent hours reading scary threads online. But trust me, my weight didn't change at all after starting it, in fact, I felt much better. Just take a deep breath and give your body a couple of weeks to adjust.

Please don't ignore any sudden body changes when you start new meds. I once ignored my rising weight and lethargy thinking it was just stress, and it turned out to be a major hormonal issue. Go get a proper thyroid panel and talk to your doc instead of waiting it out.