A member asked:

Can i stop and start antebuse whenever i want?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Jeff Blixt answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Not recommended: If you are tolerating the medication well you should stay on it as directed. My concern would be you want to stop it so you could drink, if this is the case talk to your doctor or counselor.

Answered 5/13/2014

6.2k views

Thank

If you want to drink: And if you want to drink, don't take antabuse (disulfiram). This drug only works when you take it, and the only way i prescribe it is with an agreement with a family member or close friend to be the Antabuse (disulfiram) "buddy, " where you sign an agreement that you take it in front of that person or your doctor hears about it immediately. Talk to your doctor about Naltrexone or acamprosate which reduce craving+counseling.

Answered 6/30/2014

5.3k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What would happen if I took too much antebuse?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

What is medication antabuse (disulfiram)?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

What is Antabuse (disulfiram) typically used for?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Are there any shampoos I can't use if i'm on antebuse?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Why is it that antabuse (disulfiram) cointraindicated in hypertension?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers