Low dose naltrexone for fibromyalgia: case series demonstrating pain relief and other health benefits - Takeaways - MDSpire

Low dose naltrexone for fibromyalgia: case series demonstrating pain relief and other health benefits

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  • Adrienne Junek

  • Mya Anderson

  • July 2, 2026

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    Low dose naltrexone (LDN) was prescribed to 10 patients with fibromyalgia, resulting in substantial pain relief for 8 patients.

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    Patients reported additional health benefits from LDN, including improved quality of life, reduced pain flares, and better sleep.

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    Two patients discontinued LDN due to side effects, specifically increased pain, while LDN was generally well tolerated.

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    The study highlights the potential of LDN as an effective off-label treatment for fibromyalgia, despite mixed findings in larger trials.

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    The research emphasizes the importance of slow dose titration of LDN and its proposed mechanism involving hormesis at opioid receptors.

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Low dose naltrexone for fibromyalgia: case series demonstrating pain relief and other health benefits

  • by Adrienne Junek, Mya Anderson

  • July 2, 2026

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