Prescribed "off-label", Low Dose Naltrexone (generic name) is a prescription drug given at unconventionally low doses showing great promise in treating autoimmune diseases (including central nervous system disorders, cancer and HIV/AIDS).
- Naltrexone is a pharmacologically active opioid antagonist usually used to treat drug and alcohol addictions. An FDA approved drug for over two decades, it is normally used at doses of 50 -300mg.
- At low doses (3 - 4.5 mg) researchers found Naltrexone has immuno-modulating properties - that may be able to successfully treat cancer malignancies and a range of autoimmune diseases E.g. RA, M.S., Parkinson's, fibromyalgia, Crohn's disease. Dr. Jacquelyn McCandless even found LDN to have a positive effect on autistic children.
- Low cost
- Appears to be virtually free of detrimental side effects
- Few physicians are aware of this usage of LDN. At a price of ~$15-45 / month, it is not backed by big Pharma.
