Posted by SLS on September 7, 2004, at 10:02:42
In reply to Disulfiram or Antabuse for Alcoholism, posted by saw on September 7, 2004, at 9:37:44
> I don't know anything at all about this drug but saw that it is for RX of alcoholism. Anyone that can offer some info?
>
> Sabrina
Hi Sabrina.Disulfiram is a drug that stays in your system and only reacts once alcohol is ingested. When one drinks, the disulfiram and alcohol interact to cause the individual to become ill - producing nausea and vomiting. It is a treatment to create an aversion to alcohol. When you drink, you become violently ill and throw-up.
Another drug for alcoholism has recently been approved. It is called acamprosate (Campral). It helps to reduce the cravings for alcohol after one has already stopped drinking and become abstinent. Unlike disulfiram, it does not cause a toxic reaction.
- Scott
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