Is there an over the counter medication that is similar to antabuse

Question 1

Is there an over-the-counter medication that is similar to antabuse (disulfiram)?

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No: There is not an over the counter medicine that is similar to antabuse (disulfiram).

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No: One other prescription medicine that has effects similar to Antabuse is Metronidazole (flagyl), an antibiotic which is used to treat a number of diffe... Read More

Question 2

Is there a safe way of stopping someone drinking? who has been clear for a year and what is a good over-the-counter sickness tablet no antabuse (disulfiram).

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Possibly: A supplement of vitamin b1 is your best bet.

Question 3

I used antabuse to stop drinking about 10 years back that was very successful. i went to europe about 4 years ago and started back up with beer and now i want to quit again. can you prescribe antubuse or similar drug to use along w aa?

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You are encouraged to pursue AA and have a local doctor prescribe your Antabuse. You have reached a public education site, and we do not herein provi... Read More

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This forum is for educational purpose. Individual care can be done through the prime services. It is encouraging that you are seeking help to quit

Question 4

Can antabuse (disulfiram) be taken on occasion? instead of every day..?? i've taken it for 80 days and would like to be medication free now

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Do you honestly: think you can stop it and not go back to drinking?? If so,then stop it and see how you do.

Question 5

What is medication antabuse (disulfiram)?

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Anti alcohol abuse: Antabuse (disulfiram) is also called disulfram. Basically it leads to a very quick onset hangover. It is used to keep patients from abusing alcohol.

Question 6

I want to try a medication such as antabuse or naltrexone to help me with my alcohol abuse. can i get a prescription?

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Sure, start with your doc who has been treating you as he or she has your medical records and can have a thorough discussion with you about goals. Suc... Read More

Question 7

Can i use any illegal drugs while on antabuse (disulfiram)?

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No: One cannot use illegal drugs while on Antabuse (disulfiram) because illegal drugs are unhealthy, harmful, and may react with prescription drugs; not t... Read More

Question 8

The prescription drug disulfiram is used to treat the addiction to what?

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Alcohol: Though not used much anymore, Disulfiram is designed to help treat alcohol addiction. Drinking alcohol while taking Disulfiram leads to flushing, nau... Read More

Question 9

Is it ok to continue taking metformin even if i don't have polycystic ovaries anymore? is it true it counters the effect of otc pills (weight gain)

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Yes: If you have Insulin resistance or even diabetes metformin is fine to take. Some people have lost weight on metformin, perhaps due to GI side effects.... Read More

Question 10

Are there any over-the-counter medications similar to clobetasol propionate for excema?

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Nothing that strong: Clobetasol is a very potent topical steroid and can cause atrophy of the skin if overused, so it and medications of similar strength need to be superv... Read More

Is there an over the counter medication that is similar to antabuse