Low-dose naltrexone.
Care that starts with you.
Meet online with a clinician to explore whether LDN is right for you. Prescriptions are based on your evaluation and are not guaranteed.
Your path to an LDN consultation
Book Your Video Consultation
Book your easy to access video consultation with one of our expert practitioners.
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Care is available in all 50 states and D.C.*
*Except Oregon. Select your state when booking to see your options.
Choose Your Pharmacy
If LDN is prescribed, your clinician can send the prescription to your chosen compounding pharmacy. Medication and pharmacy fees are separate.
LDN Refills
LDN Refills
Refills Made Easy
In order to accommodate a larger volume of patients, we are introducing the ability to request refills via online refill request. You are eligible to renew by online refill request ONLY if you meet the following criteria:
You have spoken to Dr Zalzala or his staff by phone or video for an initial consultation.
You do not have any major concerns or experienced major side effects.
FAQs
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Naltrexone is a medication that was approved in the 1980s by the FDA to treat drug and alcohol addiction. It works by blocking opioid receptors. It was found that at much lower doses than those used to treat addiction, it could have a positive effect on the immune system and potentially help relieve symptoms of many common disorders.
To read more about LDN, visit http://www.lowdosenaltrexone.org
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Naltrexone is currently only FDA approved for Alcoholism and Opioid Addiction. However, like many medications, Naltrexone at low doses is used “off-label” for many conditions.
LDN has been reported helpful with:
Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Autoimmune conditions (Colitis, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, etc…)
Cancers of many types
Infectious diseases (HIV, Lyme, etc…)
Anxiety and Depression
Osteoarthritis
For a more comprehensive list, visit www.lowdosenaltrexone.org
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LDN is taken by mouth – usually either capsule or liquid form. Dosing ranges from 0.5 to 9mg per day. The most common effective dose is 4.5mg, but can vary from person to person. It is recommended to be taken at bedtime, but can also be effective if taken during the day.
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Since LDN is a prescription medication, you need a prescription from a licensed medical doctor. This website allows you to video conference with a medical doctor (or his assistant) and obtain a prescription, if appropriate. The prescription will need to be sent to a compounding pharmacy of your choice and would be dispensed just like any other medication.
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Your prescription will be faxed to the pharmacy of your choice within two business days of your consult. Some pharmacies take an additional two business days to contact patients.
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LDN visits are available for adults 18 and older, or patients 12 and older with a parent or guardian. Patients under 18 must book their initial medical consultation with Dr. Z.
Available in all 50 states and D.C.*
*Except Oregon. Select your state when booking to see your options.
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Only a medical doctor can diagnose disease. However, you can do your own research by checking your blood for markers auto-antibodies and other biomarkers. You can order testing through a Functional Medicine Practitioner – get started by vising our partner site, Root Causes Clinic.
The LDN Direct Team
Dr Zalzala (Dr. Z for short) is Board Certified in Family Medicine, and is the co-founder and Medical Director of AgelessRx. He has a special interest in Longevity Medicine. Dr Z graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine and previously served as the Vice President of the International College of Integrative Medicine (ICIM). Dr Z started LDN Direct out of a desire to help make it easy for patients to get access to LDN.
Sajad Zalzala, MD
Jade Arellano is a Clinical Nutrition Therapist who focuses on helping women with autoimmune conditions. She received her MS in Applied Clinical Nutrition from the Northeast College of Health Sciences and is the founder of Origins Nutritional Therapy, where she helps women get back their strength and vitality through diet and lifestyle changes.
Jade Arellano, MS, CNS
General Questions
info@rootcausesclinic.com
559-640-7756 (text only)
835 Mason St, Ste A250, Dearborn, MI 48124
Fax: (888) 655-7536
Use this form for general questions. For questions about your care, message us through Practice Better. If you cannot access your portal, email us.
Please allow 2 business days for a reply. For urgent medical needs, seek local care.
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