Hrishikesh Belani, M.D.
Sunnyside Medical Advisor
“I regularly prescribe naltrexone to support patients looking to change their drinking habits. When paired with behavior programs like Sunnyside, it’s a strong foundation for long-term change.”
Get naltrexone to help you
drink less or eventually quit.
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Naltrexone isn’t a silver bullet, but it’s an amazing start. And when combined with Sunnyside’s proven behavior-change program, it’s a great chance at long-term success.
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drink less or eventually quit.
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Who is Sunnyside Med for?
Sunnyside Med is for anyone who wants or needs to make change to their drinking, whether that means drinking less or quitting.
How it works
Take a short assessment online, get qualified by a licensed medical provider, and get your medication delivered straight to your door.
Why naltrexone?
Naltrexone, the active ingredient in our medication, is a powerful tool you can add to your alcohol moderation toolkit. It’s safe, effective, and FDA approved since 1994.
What research and real-world experience tells us
Sunnyside Med, through its licensed providers, provides access to compounded medication (naltrexone 50mg + B6 5mg). The active ingredient in compounded naltrexone has been rigorously studied, tested, and validated for alcohol use.
fewer heavy drinking days
Study participants reduced heavy drinking days by 28% compared to placebo **
end up drinking less
96.7% of members report success drinking less (not tied directly to compounded medication)***
binge drink less
89.2% of members report binge drinking less (not tied directly to compounded medication)****
Common side effects of naltrexone (the active ingredient in our compounded medication) may include nausea, headache, dizziness, or fatigue. More serious risks can occur. Your provider will review these with you before prescribing.
Sunnyside Med is so much more than medication, it’s an entire habit-change program. Here’s what you can expect:
Complete support system
Medication, plus proven tools for habit change and guidance from our licensed care team.
Coaching and connection
Human coaches available 7 days a week, and a vibrant community of others on a similar journey.
Integrated app experience
Build daily routines with the help of the Sunnyside app, providing structure every step of the way.
Naltrexone isn’t a silver bullet, but it’s an amazing start. And when combined with Sunnyside’s proven behavior-change program, it’s a great chance at long-term success.
Only $99/mo - That's $3.30 per day
100% discreet, private, and secure
No need to quit drinking - You're in control
500,000+ people have taken the first step with Sunnyside
Since 2020, we’ve helped more than half a million people build healthier habits—many now supported by naltrexone. Hear what they have to say.
“I’ve also started naltrexone in the past few weeks. It has made a world of difference for me. I feel in control and aware of my relationship with alcohol for the first time in a long time.”
"I am feeling very proud of my journey. I’ve started naltrexone and it has made a world of difference. Being on Sunnyside, tracking, reading and sharing with this community has been fulfilling. I feel in control and aware of my relationship with alcohol for the first time in a long time."
"I just feel so much better not drinking all the time. Somehow my brain feels different! And I can’t say enough good things about Sunnyside Med. It really is a game changer for me. Huge."
"I'm doing very well at changing my relationship with alcohol. It largely has to do with taking the medication. I find I have both less cravings for alcohol and not as much of an urge to binge if I do have a drink. I wish I would have discovered it sooner!"
Naltrexone Customer Reviews From Sunnyside Med
Change your drinking using neuroscience & habit-change.
Sunnyside Med is here for you.
Change your drinking using neuroscience & habit-change.
Sunnyside Med is here for you.
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Since 2020, Sunnyside has helped over 500,000 people build healthier drinking habits with our proven behavior-change program. Research shows that patients on a product containing the active ingredient naltrexone are more successful with a program like Sunnyside. ⁴
Sunnyside helps people develop a healthier relationship to alcohol using a science-backed, harm-reduction approach. Our members see major benefits, including a 33% average reduction in weekly drinks, improved sleep, a healthier diet, money saved, and an overall improved sense of well-being. Our efficacy is supported by a 2024 study in ACER you can read here. Sunnyside Med adds compounded naltrexone and a personalized care plan to our proven habit change program for even more complete care.
Sunnyside Med provides access to a compounded medication (naltrexone 50mg B6 5mg), and is available only if prescribed by a licensed provider through our tele-health program. Sunnyside partners with a pharmacy that specializes in customizing compounded medications to meet unique patient needs. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved, which means they have not undergone FDA premarket review for safety, effectiveness, and quality.
Sunnyside and Sunnyside Med are not designed to treat alcohol use disorder (AUD). For resources related to AUD, including how to get support, please visit the NIH website. We've also partnered with Moderation Management, a non-profit dedicated to reducing the harm caused by the misuse of alcohol.
Naltrexone is the active ingredient in our compounded medication. It is used to help with alcohol moderation or cessation. You should not take naltrexone if you use opioids—including prescription medications or street drugs—as it may cause sudden opioid withdrawal.
Common side effects may include: nausea, sleepiness, headache, dizziness, vomiting, decreased appetite, muscle cramps, joint pain, and trouble sleeping.
More serious risks can include liver injury or allergic reactions. Stop taking naltrexone and contact your provider if you experience symptoms like severe abdominal pain, dark urine, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), or a rash with fever.
These are not all the possible side effects. Tell your healthcare provider if you experience any side effects that bother you or don’t go away. Only take this medication as prescribed.
* These stats are based solely on the Sunnyside behavior-change program since 2020, not the Sunnyside Med product, and are intended to demonstrate the efficacy of Sunnyside as a whole. The Sunnyside app has a 4.8 rating on the Apple App Store. Over 500,000 people have taken meaningful engagement with our program. Sunnyside members have reduced their drinks by 24 million units total based on self-reported baseline data and subsequent self-reporting behavior. In a 2023 in-house customer survey, 96.7% of Sunnyside members reported success drinking less after being with the program for at least 12 weeks.
** In one of the largest studies of naltrexone, participants reduced heavy drinking days by 28% compared to placebo. COMBINE Study (Anton et al., 2006, JAMA)
*** In a 2023 in-house customer survey, 96.7% of Sunnyside members reported success drinking less after being with the program for at least 12 weeks. This is not tied to the compounded medication.
**** In a 2023 in-house customer survey, 89.2% of Sunnyside members reported success drinking less after being with the program for at least 12 weeks. This is not tied to the compounded medication.
¹ Based on research showing that naltrexone blocks µ-opioid receptors, leading to diminished dopamine release in the nucleus accumbens when alcohol is consumed. Supported by Volpicelli et al., 1992 and Heilig & Egli, 2006.
² Reflects clinical findings where participants report reduced cravings while on naltrexone, especially when drinking. Supported by The Combine Study, 2006.
³ Describes the concept of neuroplasticity in behavior change — not unique to naltrexone but supported in addiction recovery frameworks. Backed conceptually by Koob & Volkow, 2010 and National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
⁴ Based on NIH findings and supported by SAMHSA and clinical summaries.
⁵ Based on SAMHSA guidelines and clinical pharmacotherapy literature
⁶ Based on 2024 ACER Study
Partner pharmacies
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https://mypcphealth.com/
2657 Merrick Road Bellmore, NY 11710
516-833-6262
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https://www.foothillscompounding.com/
2820 Griffin Ave Suite 102, Enumclaw WA 98022
(360) 625-8785
State coverage
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