Question 1

how long after drinking alcohol do i have to wait to start antabuse (disulfiram)?

Accepted Answer

About as long...: ...As you have till you can drive safely - or till the hangover is over, if you have one.

Question 2

how long after drinking alcohol can  start antabuse (disulfiram)?

Accepted Answer

Eight hours: Just stop drinking - half life of alcohol is about four hours. Good luck.

Question 3

can antabuse (disulfiram) and acampsate stop me from drinking alcohol ?

Accepted Answer

I would hope : So or you could make yourself really sick !

Question 4

can antabuse (disulfiram) damage the liver? can drinking alcohol twice while on antabuse (disulfiram) damage the liver?

Accepted Answer

Antabuse (disulfiram): Drinking damages liver way more than Antabuse (disulfiram) does. Antabuse (disulfiram) is fairly low risk as far as liver damage. I would not compromise on drinking while on Antabuse (disulfiram) due to severe interaction side effects Antabuse (disulfiram) and drinking have. It looks, though, that it really doesn't work in your case if you're planning to drink while taking it. I would seek another way of quitting drinking.

Question 5

how soon after drinking alcohol can i take antabuse (disulfiram)? i am concerned about eating in restaurants  and getting alcohol in food. what about hair dye?

Accepted Answer

At least 24 hours: Wait at least 24 hours after drinking, to take any antabuse (disulfiram).  If alcohol is used in cooking, it is generally burned off in the process -- no longer available as free alcohol to cause a reaction.  Not so with liquor-laden desserts like creme de menthe over ice cream, etc.  Ask for ingredients when ordering.  Do not drink hair dye under any circumstances! used on your head, shouldn't be a problem.

Question 6

if disulfiram tablet doesn't cause vomit on drinking alcohol than can we give him a ipecac syrup for vomit for making fear in alcohol drinker?

Accepted Answer

: I would not advise ipecac use in anyone when it can be avoided. Once considered a standard part of any households safety kit it has been removed from that position in the US for decades. It is known to have a selective toxic effect to heart muscle fibers. Chronic use has been marked by significant heart damage. Get the person into a behavioral therapy group.

Question 7

what are the downsides to antabuse (disulfiram) or similar? seems like a no brainer if one wants a bit of neg reinforcement to alcohol consumption?

Accepted Answer

Can't drink: If you are serious about not drinking it can be helpful--if you impulsively drink you may end up in the ER!  People who really don't want to quit say shaving lotion makes them sick or what if they eat  something cooked in wine etc. Sounds like you are serious about not drinking &amp; it should be of help to you!

Question 8

i am busy with an outpatient rehabilitation program which requires me to drink antabuse (disulfiram).  will i get sick when i kiss a girl who has drunk alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: to have contact with alcohol so should not cause problem. However, if you are in rehab for alcohol, suggest caution re relationships with others who are not sober.  Your recovery requires much personal effort besides Antabuse (disulfiram). Stay with the program and best wishes!

Question 9

hi doc this question related to disulfiram. so assume if i drank 3 glasses of alcohol without disulfiram in my system and then spike up my 4th glass with disulfiram(250mg) and drink along with the alcohol would it still cause reactions?

Accepted Answer

: Don't dare to drink alcohol with disulfiram in your system. The reactions can be serious and terrifying. I have trouble finding specialists in alcohol abuse who will even prescribe it.

Question 10

is it ok to take famotidine after drinking alcohol? i've been drinking pretty much 3 hours ago... can i take it right now or should i wait longer?

Accepted Answer

Should be ok: If your last drink of alcohol was 3hrs ago, should be fine to take.

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Can antabuse (disulfiram) and acampsate stop me from drinking alcohol ?

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Can antabuse (disulfiram) damage the liver? can drinking alcohol twice while on antabuse (disulfiram) damage the liver?

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How soon after drinking alcohol can i take antabuse (disulfiram)? i am concerned about eating in restaurants and getting alcohol in food. what about hair dye?

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If disulfiram tablet doesn't cause vomit on drinking alcohol than can we give him a ipecac syrup for vomit for making fear in alcohol drinker?

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What are the downsides to antabuse (disulfiram) or similar? seems like a no brainer if one wants a bit of neg reinforcement to alcohol consumption?

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I am busy with an outpatient rehabilitation program which requires me to drink antabuse (disulfiram). will i get sick when i kiss a girl who has drunk alcohol?

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Hi doc this question related to disulfiram. so assume if i drank 3 glasses of alcohol without disulfiram in my system and then spike up my 4th glass with disulfiram(250mg) and drink along with the alcohol would it still cause reactions?

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Is it ok to take famotidine after drinking alcohol? i've been drinking pretty much 3 hours ago... can i take it right now or should i wait longer?

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