Key Points LDN is a lower dose of the FDA-approved drug naltrexone, which has been used for many years to treat opioid addiction. Evidence continues to grow that LDN can be an effective treatment for a variety of conditions including Crohn’s, lupus, fibromyalgia, and multiple sclerosis. LDN can only be obtained from a compounding pharmacy since the lower dosages of naltrexone are not FDA-approved. LDN Advantages Low cost: LDN is…

Some medications with brand names cost a significant amount more than generic compounds. A perfect example of this is 4-aminopyridine (also called 4-AP or dalfampridine) – a medication used to improve walking ability and motor skills in people with multiple sclerosis. The brand name version of this medication is called Ampyra and a one-month supply is about seven times the cost of the dalfampridine we compound at our pharmacy. This…

Low dose naltrexone (LDN) is a promising treatment with the potential to help a variety of conditions and improve the immune system. While it is still being studied, there is growing evidence that this prescription medication can help with several chronic illnesses. Naltrexone was approved by the FDA in 1984 for the treatment of opioid addiction. “Low Dose” Naltrexone refers to the use of a dosage that is much lower…