A 31-year-old member asked:
how long after taking antabuse (disulfiram) is it ok to drink?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Alan Ali answered
Psychiatry 32 years experience
Antabuse (disulfiram): Antabuse (disulfiram) reaction can occur up to a week after last dose, if alcohol is consumed. After all, why take Antabuse (disulfiram) if you can't stop drinking?.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Do you need a prescription for antabuse (disulfiram)?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

Dr. Robert Kwok answered
Pediatrics 33 years experience
Yes: Antabuse (disulfiram) is a medication that needs a doctor's prescription. It is not sold over-the-counter. Antabuse is used to help a person quit drinking alcohol.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Can I use any illegal drugs while on antabuse (disulfiram)?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. Robert Kwok answered
Pediatrics 33 years experience
No: One cannot use illegal drugs while on Antabuse (disulfiram) because illegal drugs are unhealthy, harmful, and may react with prescription drugs; not to mention the fact that they are illegal.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
If I drink while on antabuse, (disulfiram) would I get so sick that i'd end up dying?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

Dr. Anatoly Belilovsky answered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Yes.: That's pretty much the point of Antabuse (disulfiram) - to get you out of thinking "one little drink won't hurt me" - 'cause it will.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Is there an over-the-counter medication that is similar to antabuse (disulfiram)?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

Dr. Barbara A Majeroni answered
Specializes in Family Medicine
No: There is not an over the counter medicine that is similar to antabuse (disulfiram).
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Is there natural form of antabuse (disulfiram)?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Clarence Wimberly answered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Alcohol deterrent: Antabuse (disulfiram) or Disulfiram is a medication. There is no natural form. The dosage is 250-500mg daily. Contraindications are: pregnancy, add, hyoersensitivity, alcohol , psychoses and lactation(breast feeding).
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