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Can Low Dose Naltrexone Help Advancing MS?

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Posted on Tue, 29 Apr 2014
Question: Can low dose naltrexone help advancing MS?
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Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Don't get carried away by web claim of wonder drug Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing After going through your query, the low-dose naltrexone (LDN) is used mainly for treatment for opioid and alcohol dependency .The national sclerosis society advice that more rigorous studies are needed before it can be confirmed that LDN has a positive effect on multiple sclerosis symptoms or is even safe for use. The UK National Health Service has also found that there is not enough evidence to support LDN's effectiveness in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, and such use in the UK would be unlicensed. My advice would be do not get attracted by web site catchy claim’s of being ‘wonder drug’, till further studies are done. Hope this information suffices and I shall be glad to answer any further query. Take care and wish you good health Regards Dr.chugh http://bit.ly/drmchugh
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Can Low Dose Naltrexone Help Advancing MS?

Brief Answer: Don't get carried away by web claim of wonder drug Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing After going through your query, the low-dose naltrexone (LDN) is used mainly for treatment for opioid and alcohol dependency .The national sclerosis society advice that more rigorous studies are needed before it can be confirmed that LDN has a positive effect on multiple sclerosis symptoms or is even safe for use. The UK National Health Service has also found that there is not enough evidence to support LDN's effectiveness in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, and such use in the UK would be unlicensed. My advice would be do not get attracted by web site catchy claim’s of being ‘wonder drug’, till further studies are done. Hope this information suffices and I shall be glad to answer any further query. Take care and wish you good health Regards Dr.chugh http://bit.ly/drmchugh