Question 1

can you take the medications topamax (topiramate) and campral together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These meds could be taken together, I am not aware if any studies have been done studying these meds together and if that increases rates of abstinance from alcohol. But in theory they may complement each other. I will emphazie however that medications alone are rarely if ever enough to stop problem drinking but can be helpful if used with psycosocial support such as aa or counseling.

Question 2

is it okay to take the medications topamax (topiramate) or campral while taking talwin nx?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are no contraindications to taking these two medications together. They both can cause drowsiness so there may be an additive effect from that standpoint.

Question 3

does campral and have rage effects on a somewhat lasting basis?

Accepted Answer

No: Depression is a serious side effect of campral, but rage is uncommon and would not be prolonged. Perhaps these feelings are related to abstention from alcohol.

Question 4

can a person be on campral and still drink if in moderation?

Accepted Answer

Nope: Check out the Campral website, it clearly states not recommended and will not work. Campral is intented to be used along with other forms of support for people seeking abstinence. If someone is trying to be abstinent and has a relapse or "slip" they should discuss this with their doctor, however the medication is not meant to make a moderate drinker out of a problem drinker, absolutely not!

Question 5

what is campral?

Accepted Answer

Campral: Is used to treat alcohol dependence.

Question 6

how effective is campral?

Accepted Answer

It only assists you: Branded as campral, acamprosate is only indicated/used for the maintenance of alcohol abstinence. Because of it is relatively short half-live, it must be taken as 3pills 3x/day and only works as long as it is being taken. Will power and self-discipline are of utmost important as the medication is only to assist you maintaining abstinence from alcohol. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 7

does campral cause you to swell?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is possible.: Swelling( peripheral edema) though not common was reported in about 1% of patients on campral( acamprosate) during clinical trial.

Question 8

can campral be taken without food?

Accepted Answer

Campral: Although clinical trials were done using Campral with meals (3 times daily), it can be taken without food.

Question 9

what is campral typically used for?

Accepted Answer

Campral: Is used to treat alcohol dependence.

Question 10

is there a generic form of campral currently available?

Accepted Answer

Campral generic: I am sorry but Campral has no generic.

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