How does naltrexone work for weight loss?

Question

I've been trying to lose weight for a while now with diet and exercise, but it's been tough. A friend mentioned a medication called Naltrexone and said it helps with weight loss. I wanted to understand how it actually works in the body to achieve this.

Shweta Tiwari · Accepted Answer

I was very scared when my doctor suggested this combination because I thought it was only for addiction. But she explained it just targets the hunger centers in the brain to reduce cravings, which made me feel so much better. It is safe when monitored properly.

Rohan Bhatia · Answer

Please be very careful with this medicine. I took it as part of a weight loss plan but faced severe nausea and dizziness, and had to stop it under my doctor's supervision. Never buy this online or take it without proper medical prescription and tests.

Kunal Grover · Answer

It basically tricks your brain into saying 'no' to that extra samosa! It works on your appetite control, but remember, it won't do magic if we keep sitting on the couch all day. You still have to do some hard work!

Priya Sundaram · Answer

At Apollo Hospital, my doctor clearly told me that Naltrexone is usually combined with Bupropion for weight loss, and it requires regular liver function monitoring. Please go to a proper bariatric specialist or endocrinologist to see if it suits your body type.

Ramsharan Kushwaha · Answer

Dawa toh apni jagah theek hai babu, par weight kam karne ke liye hume apna khan-pan badalna padta hai. Daktar se poochkar hi koi high-power dawa lijiye, khud se dukan se mat khareediye.

Savita Rao · Answer

Yes, it works by reducing food cravings, especially for sweets and fatty foods, by acting on brain pathways. However, it should only be one part of your plan, alongside a proper calorie deficit and moderate exercise. Always let your doctor decide the dose.

How does naltrexone work for weight loss?

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Consult a dietary specialist

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