Autoimmune Disorders

Managing Autoimmune Disorders with Compounded Medication

If you have one autoimmune disorder, your risk for another autoimmune condition is increased. There are up to 100 different known autoimmune diseases. Some of the most common are type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, and inflammatory bowel disease.

While there are many prescription medications available that may help control symptoms, none of them promote healing. Oral medications that can treat chronic inflammation are not without side effects. Long-term use of NSAIDs can have detrimental effects on the heart, kidneys, stomach, and brain. Oral steroids can affect your ability to fight infections, increase blood sugar, affect skin integrity, and harm your organs. There are other medications that are available to target antibodies and suppress the immune system in autoimmunity, but these are often very expensive and can have negative side effects as well.

Potter’s House Apothecary has compounding options that can help! Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) is a novel treatment that is continuing to be studied for more and more conditions. Cannabidiol (CBD) is another option that has helped a lot of patients suffering from autoimmunity. We’ll be happy to discuss your treatment options.

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Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) is compounded into capsules, and many physicians and patients are starting to choose this as a first- or second-line treatment option. You may have heard of naltrexone as an opioid addiction treatment; however, at low doses, naltrexone has been shown to decrease inflammation and increase the body’s natural pain-relieving substances. LDN is very well tolerated with the most common side effects being vivid dreams, headache, and fatigue. These side effects are mild for most patients and many experience no side effects at all. LDN is not for everyone. If you are currently taking opioid prescription medications, LDN is not recommended, as it could reduce the effectiveness of your opioids or cause withdrawal symptoms. It is also important to mention that the effects of LDN may not be seen for up to 3 months. We recommend tracking your symptoms to see if LDN is working for you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you could benefit from treatment with LDN.

Why Potter’s House Apothecary?

Trust is key when you are working with a compounding pharmacy to provide your medication. In addition to our voluntary PCAB Accreditation, our pharmacy is USP 795, 797, and 800 compliant. We use high-quality ingredients (from FDA-inspected facilities) and leverage state-of-the-art technology to produce medications that meet your healthcare provider's exact specifications. You can have confidence that your medication has been compounded by an accredited pharmacy under rigorous quality standards.

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These are compounded medications prepared by Potter's House Apothecary pursuant to a prescription. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved, and the FDA does not review them for safety or effectiveness. Statements on this page have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Discuss the risks, benefits, and contraindications with your licensed provider. Individual results vary.

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Autoimmune Disorders

Managing Autoimmune Disorders with Compounded Medication

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