A 41-year-old member asked:
Why do they use antabuse (disulfiram)?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Antabuse (disulfiram): With alcohol.To deter alcohol use, due to unpleasant reaction if mixed.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Antabuse: Antabuse is used to deter alcohol consumption. Disulfiram (antabuse) is used to treat moderate to severe alcohol use disorder by causing an “unpleasant reaction” when alcohol is used. It is a prescription medication that is best used as part of rehabilitation program that includes counseling.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
What is disulfiram (antabuse) and what is it used for?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Stuart Wasseranswered
Addiction Medicine 37 years experience
See below: Disulfiram is approved as a treatment for alcohol dependence. It works by interfering with the breakdown of alcohol leading to an accumulation of acetaldehyde which causes nausea and flushing. It also seems to slow metabolism of Dopamine which has led to its having a small role in Cocaine dependence.
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A 55-year-old member asked:
What is medication antabuse (disulfiram)?
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Dr. Christopher Breenanswered
General Practice 11 years experience
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.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Where can I get antabuse (disulfiram)?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Antabuse (disulfiram): From your doctor, by prescription.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Who should not take Antabuse (disulfiram)?
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Avoid antabuse (disulfiram): Alcohol intoxication, Epileptic seizures, severe Cardio vascular disorders, liver or kidney inflammation, low thyroid, Diabetes, severe mental illness with loss of reality. Also, poorly compliant patients in detox who continue drinking.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
What is antabuse (disulfiram) used for?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jeffrey Rothanswered
Addiction Medicine 45 years experience
Alcoholism: Antabuse (disulfiram) causes the person who takes it and drinks alcohol to become violently ill. Mutual support such as alcoholics anonymous is a gentler method of treatment for alcoholism.
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