Vivitrol User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Spastic
• May 13, 2019

For Opioid Use Disorder "I have been off and on Pharmacy pain killers for close to 10 years Eventually moved on to fet and H typically around 1-2 gs a day. Felt hopeless l, had to leave a 75k job because of its location being right in the fet mecca. Took the pill form for two months and wasn't really ready to commit. Finally got the shot and the first week I tried drinking on it with pretty rough side effects..slowly tapered off my drinking vice too just makes me gag thinking about it. Did ramp up the blow usage a little but that's just my mental state wanting to be something other than sober and I'm working on that too. I'm 4 shots in 6 months clean of any opioid and feel great all around. I did notice I orgasm really quickly...like every time is a quick. I've run through a wide variety thinking maybe they where just to hot? Not the case, I think I'm just finally feeling sex? Not sure but I'm quick draw McGraw till further notice. Best of luck to everyone, I'd highly recommend it to everyone."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 11, 2019

For Opioid Use Disorder "The first couple of days after I get the shot, I feel a little out of it, like “blah” and tired, but that goes away. This shot SIGNIFICANTLY helps my cravings to get high. There’s no obsession anymore. It’s just a thought and then it passes. Plus, after a while, it resets your dopamine levels back to normal and your brain heals. I recommend it to every opiate abuser out there and alcoholic!"

• JJbeg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2015

For Opioid Use Disorder "I got my first vivitrol shot 2 days ago. I was going through opiate withdrawals and alcohol was my daily coffee. I don't hurt or think about using. I actually drink coffee in the morning again. And my family is slowly coming back together. The only thing I have negative about the shot is I am only getting 3-4 hours of toss and turn sleep at night. I work in construction and I need my sleep. But what is weird with little sleep I still can perform my job just the same (commercial plumber/hvac)"

• Russi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2017

For Opioid Use Disorder "People, if you are switching from methadone or buprenorphine (Suboxone) , do NOT get the shot right away. Both methadone and buprenorphine are long acting opiates. When a medical professional tells you that you need to stay clean for 5-7 days, they are speaking of short acting opiates. Heroin, OC, OP, OHC, and I'm sure the other codeine derivatives have a much shorter half-life (a measure of how long they stay in your body) than do methadone and buprenorphine. If you are trying to switch from one of the long acting opiates to the naltrexone shot, personally I would switch to a shorter acting opiate for two week, then stay clean off the for 4-5 days, and then get the shot. I understand this may not sit well with some people."

• Lynelle
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 17, 2018

For Alcohol Use Disorder "I received the Vivitrol shot 3 days ago for alcohol dependency. So far it has helped with the craving to want to drink. The side effects that I have is I’m constantly tired and have no motivation. I just feel blank and withdrawn from the world. I hear this lasts for only 4 days or so I truly hope that’s true. Hopefully my body adjust to this medication (injection) so I can get up out of bed and enjoy life again. I’m just so not used to being down I’m normally full of energy and have motivation to do things. Fingers crossed."

• Swim
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 16, 2016

For Opioid Use Disorder "Most dr. Recommend for heavy dose over two week taper I started with a half 8mg sub and decreased over 7 days on the 7th day I only took 1/16 of a sub and that was it with help from Xanax and 420 was able to make the 14 days needed for the shot but still didn't feel amazing but was getting there the only negative about the shot is that I have bad stomach pains for the first two shots already which last time I was just tired for the first 2 shots i am wondering if anyone else gets this stomach pain all day and all night"

• Oxymo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 27, 2016

For Opioid Use Disorder "The shot is a very good deterrent for me. I am being forced to undergo 6 months of injections against my will. My drug of choice is Oxymorphone (Opana), and Oxycodone 30mg . I've been using for about two years before I got locked up for 5 months. Got out, did okay for about a month then relapsed. Before I knew it I was doing pills everyday...again. Went to rehab about a month after my first relapse, did the 30 days there and probation forced me to make Vivitrol part of my recovery plan. First shot was horrible at first, I was clean for 27 days before I got it but once injected I started getting light headed. Then came vomiting, stomach cramps, and pretty bad migraines. I'm getting shot number two in about 5 days."

• Brendan
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2021

For Alcohol Use Disorder "First off, this is perfect if you are a hardcore addict for alcohol & heroin. I had a problem with alcohol because of anxiety but I would only drink 1 time a month or longer. Naturally my anxiety is kind of bad, but with vivotrol it's 100x worse it comes and goes and it sometimes feels like a bad drug trip. I have been on it for 3 months and ever since I've gotten the injection I have felt this way. The doctor said it's not known to increase anxiety but that's completely rubbish. I am no longer going to continue using it I am 9/10 sure that's why I feel like rubbish. So I would advise you to proceed with caution because once it is in you, there's no turning back. Try naltrexone in pill form first and see how you feel with that. Otherwise, stay with counseling and meetings and just plain old abstinence"

• Suppo...
• January 8, 2017

For Alcohol Use Disorder "I am a member of a support group for a person in their mid-20's recovering from alchohol addiction. The person has been taking monthly Vivitrol injections for about 6 months. The injections have helped the cravings, but not 100%. When the person did consume alcohol (vodka) it produced severe flu like symptoms that were similar to alchohol withdrawal. Has anyone else suffered these types of symptoms drinking alchohol while on vivitrol injections?"

• Charles...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 21, 2022

For Alcohol Use Disorder "Made me extremely ill. Not an opiate user. Got the 30 day shot. Feel anxious, problems with my digestive system, headaches, trouble sleeping and overly tired somehow. Fatigued all day and my body aches. It's awful. I feel like I have the flu and simultaneously all the joy has been sucked out of my life. I can't take pleasure in anything during the day."

• New...
• March 30, 2023

For Alcohol Use Disorder "I started off taking oral naltrexone for a few months before switching to these monthly injections at my doctor’s suggestion. I’ve had three shots so far. After my second one, I experienced severe itching at the injection site for days. It was so bad that it kept me awake. However, that didn’t occur after my first or my third injection. I’ve been sober since the first of January. I feel no alcohol cravings at all. I feel this medication is really helping me. The daily oral version was helping me, too, but I had headaches literally every single day after popping my pill. That doesn’t happen to me with the injections. I definitely recommend this if you truly want to get clear minded and end your slavery."

• Bill
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2021

For Alcohol Use Disorder "It made me really depressed. I will never take it again. It is day 42 and I still feel happiness being blocked. Other things to note, it blocks the effect of coffee, exercise, and pleasure in general. Would not recommend."

• cakat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 29, 2017

For Opioid Use Disorder "Was the sickest I have ever even been in my nightmares!! Not fun - don't get with a habit and I feel like it does nothing for cravings its just like oh I can't cuz it won't do anything., but that doesn't mean anything if ur urge to use is still there. I had a heavy heroin addict before I got shot worst withdrawals of my life!!! Worse then methadone suboxone heroin mixed into 1 times 10 tough stuff. Each is own. If u are serious about getting off the shit this is one way.. Good luck"

• KDano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2019

For Opioid Use Disorder "I've only been back on the Vivatrol Shot for 2 days. I'm having no side effects. I got one Vivatrol shot 2 years ago and had no side effects or withdraw from it at all. I just got out of prison. I used the day I got out. I got the Vivatrol shot because I have to stop getting high. All of my friends that have gone to rehab then used Vivatrol have all stayed clean. I believe the longest one is 4 years sober. I get dropped by my PO once a week. So yeah at this point I have to stay clean, or go back to prison. I know it's only been 2 days but I feel like my cravings have stopped. I'm also going to do an IOP along with the shot. I need all the help I can get. I'm definitely not having any bad side effects. My ass cheek is a little sore were I received the injection but I would think that's normal. I guess only time will tell, but so far the Vivatrol shot seems to be working."

• Alive
• March 31, 2018

For Opioid Use Disorder "I’m As a combat vet I ended up inpatient treatment at the VA. At first I was prescribed suboxone. Suboxone worked well while I was in inpatient. After treatment I relapsed and quickly fell. It got to a point quickly that I didn’t want to live anymore. I went back to the same inpatient treatment. I had 3 options Methodone (pushes the opiate receptor 100%). Suboxone (push’s it slightly). Vivitrol-blocks the receptor for a month. I tried vivitrol. I can tell you being 8 months sober that it is amazing. It is not just the medicine. Number one: is the desire to change. Number 2:-the knowledge I received through the VA. I have friends that have similar results "

• Grace...
• April 30, 2017

For Opioid Use Disorder "This is my second time receiving the Vivtrol injection. It is very effective for Alcohol and Opiate dependence. I have had very little cravings for either drugs. My side effects were minimal. I highly recommend this drug for the disease of Addiction."

• Slave...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 24, 2022

For Alcohol Use Disorder "Took Vivitrol after coming out of Hospital earlier today. Thinking about having a drink to test it, but when I try to focus on it, my mind automatically changes to something else. This hopefully will be the 2nd greatest decision I ever made. (1st is giving my life to the Son of God, Lord & Savior Jesus Christ). Only 30, & been drinking for bout 10+ yrs. Heavy drinking started 4 yrs ago. Once had 30 nips in 1 day (didn't get sick) but it was pretty bad. 1.75L bottles finish in 2 days, buying 120 nips that finish in less then 1 week. Spent a lot of $ on liquor. Not worth it for a temporary feelings. Lost 3 nice cars, some fams, interest in going out. Went through depression, loneliness, boredom, anxiety, and 2 months ago for 1st time, hallucinating while in the hospital. Thank you Dr. Joice for your help, support & understanding. Although I waited in the ER for 2 nights before getting a bed, all was worth it. I'll buy bottles still, but only expensive ones for decorations =D"

• Mike
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 27, 2019

For Opioid Use Disorder "I hate this stuff I have to take it because of my sober living house. I've been on it for six months and I'm always sick off it in and out of the hospital it's killing my social life and efforts me at work gives me the worst headache ever I feel like I can not function or do anything it makes me vomit all the time and a constant migraine."

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 23, 2019

For Opioid Use Disorder "I've read ALL of the reviews and I'm wondering about people saying the injection is giving them side effects when I think it could be that they are getting withdrawals. The side effects that people are explaining are text book opiate withdrawal-which, yes, Vivitrol will put you into if you have used anything long acting within the past 2 weeks. I have been an opiate addict for over 10 years, tapered off of methadone and got this injection. It is amazing! It will change your life, get you out of the 'hustle' and it truly is the miracle drug. I'm kind of bummed I can't have my glass of wine on this, but that's the price I pay and I don't need the calories. Do your own research people before you judge (nature of addicts I suppose). I feel sorry for the few who had a true reaction at the injection site. I didn't even feel mine."

• Speci...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 13, 2019

For Opioid Use Disorder "Heroin addict for over 10 years. Got on the shot. 100% blocks heroin, also blocked cocaine for me even though most people say it won't. Took ecstasy once with it and had a severely bad reaction. Still could drink alcohol and smoke pot normally. Did 1 year on the shot and after the first 2 months stopped trying to find my way around the block. Physically it kept me sober but mentally I am still just as much of a junkie. I have been off the dang shot for 7 weeks now and it is still in my system! I still can't catch a buzz off dope, this stuff takes away freedom of choice but hey thats what we wanted right?"

• Snucks
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 3, 2015

For Alcohol Use Disorder "I am losing a lot of hair meaning it is coming off in clumps so I rated it low. It has worked on cravings and I like the "safety net" of taking the injection as it prevents me from making an impulsive bad decision. I wish I could continue taking these injections"

• AyGi
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 9, 2019

For Opioid Use Disorder "I’m having an amazing experience with Vivitrol. I was an opiate addict for almost 15 years. Methadone and Suboxone/Subutex didn’t help me at all. My cravings on those drugs were still out of control and I still couldn’t stop using. I got almost 2 years clean in a 12 step program then had a year long relapse. After detox I started vivitrol and rejoined the 12 step community and I’m doing great. I’ve had no cravings and pairing recovery with vivitrol I’ve had no obsession to use. No side effects either. My mood is fine no injection site problem just slightly sore the first day. Also unlike methadone or Suboxone vivitrol is 12 step friendly. Hope this helps someone."

• BRano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 29, 2019

For Opioid Use Disorder "Vivitrol SAVED my life! Anyone who truly wants a better life will take this medication into consideration. This is a game changer for anyone who is tired of waking up feeling tired from their addiction because once you receive this shot, you will instantly be back in control of your life. WORDS OF WARNING ** YOUR BODY MUST BE CLEAR OF ALCOHOL AND OPIOIDS FOR 7-10 DAYS BEFORE RECEIVING THE INJECTION AND FOR GOOD REASONS PLEASE TAKE CAUTION"

• Bekky...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 11, 2018

For Alcohol Use Disorder "I have been getting the shot for four months now. I love how it helps with cravings. I have noticed though, that about a week before I'm due for my next shot. I get very irritable. Also feel more tired than usual. I can deal with the tiredness but the irritability can be unbearable."

• Lynn
• February 21, 2020

For Opioid Use Disorder "I did rapid detox of subutex after 7 years. Got the vivitrol shot. Woke up after detox in instant withdrawal. They said it was post acute withdrawal but it's full blown and miserable. Day 7 and I'm literally just surviving on clonidine and gabapentin mainly. I'm weak shake and miserable. I just want my life back. I just want relief. Here's to 3 more weeks. Maybe it won't be so bad but at this point I'm going back on sub. This blows."