If an alcoholic ever wished for a "magic pill" to get rid of drinking, this is 99.9% it (in injection form). I've taken it once a month for 7 months and despite wanting to drink and drinking every hour of every day, I've been sober for 7 months and counting. This medication does two things for me. It takes away the craving & need to drink and, if I DO succumb and start to drink, I get no buzz, no ...
I have never been so close to death since I have had the vivitrol shot!
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she ra | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/4/2009
Condition: Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol
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I am an alcoholic. I am also a healthcare worker and it was time to stop the insanity and gain control of my life. If you are serious about sobriety, get on your knees and pray to God. Reduce your drinking starting today, go to every AA meeting you can, call your physician and "come clean" about your addiction, get the necessary bloodwork to determine if you are a candidate for this treatment. Within a week, you will feel as if you have gone to heaven and come back reborn. This is a life changing committment and if you intend to continue drinking, don't pursue it. This treatment has incredible potential to save lives and change our society. If you don't have the insurance coverage or money to pay for it, ask your physician about other options. Godspeed!Read More Read Less
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free again | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/28/2008
Condition: Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol
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from 12-14 beers atleast every other day, from the first day of the shot I went 8 days before having another drink. The first time I drank 5 beers (that really didn't taste as good as it used to) and on the fifth beer I dumped it out cause I just didn't want anymore. In 3 1/2 weeks after the shot I may have had a total of 10 beers which before would'nt be enough for one night..the side affects on me were very minimal nothng I couldn't handle. I am truely amazed of the effectiveness of this shot. I hoped it would work this good, but still had my doubts. I was wrong! It's the best choice I have made for me and my family.Read More Read Less
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Crystalb0903 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/10/2008
Condition: Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol
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Absolute miracle drug. At 27 I haven'y gone without a drink for more than a few days at a time since I was 15. I manage a bar and its just always been there. This injection is amazing. I get a drink sent to me and it tastes funny. Before it tasted like heaven! (And would turn into 10 too many!)This is a miracle drug! I have no desire to drink and even if i find myself with a drink I can NOT finish. I've tried AA, counseling, groups, multiple DUI's and lawyer fees. NOTHING worked till now. I am around alcohol 50 hours a week and now remember those hours! I have no cravings or desire to drink. TRULY A MIRACLE DRUG!!!!!!Read More Read Less
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packer | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/15/2008
Condition: Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol
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I drank every day for 6-7 years. Went through an intensive outpatient program and started receiving vivitol injections. I happy to say that I have not had a drop of alcohol in 8 months! The stuff is amazing.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
1/30/2008
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Tigger | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/5/2007
Condition: Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol
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I had the shot and in the evening drank 4 beers just out of curiosity. It was like drinking Odules. No buzz. It really works. Theres no use in me wasting my money. I could tell the alcohol was in my body.
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Lisa | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/22/2007
Condition: Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol
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Except for the side affects I am very happy with this medicine. My main side effect is serious constipation & body aches.
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