Yes: Along w. Counseling and social support can help people stop alcohol.
Answered 1/19/2021
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Yes: Many of the "post-acute withdrawal" symptoms - anxiety, sleeplessness, craving for alcohol, may be reduced by acamprosate, which reduces the level of a chemical in the brain (glutamate) which appears to be responsible for many of these symptoms. However, it does not prevent seizures, elevated blood pressure, or delirium, and other medications are necessary for this.
Answered 11/21/2012
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Reduces cravings : It is used to reduce cravings for alcohol after the acute detox is over.
Answered 9/10/2013
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Not acutely: "Acamprosate does not prevent or lessen the effects of acute withdrawal." REF: https://www.withdrawal.net/alcohol/withdrawal-medication/acamprosate/ * It can help reduce urge to drink & work with protacted sx's.
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Not acute: But chronic. Alcohol withdrawal is managed most of the time inpatient due to its life threatening potential and acamprosate is never part of the cocktail used to manage symptoms. Acamprosate has a role in outpatient management of alcohol dependence otherwise in well supervised programs.
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