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I am taking antabuse (disulfiram) to help me stop drinking. it is working but i read it causes liver damage. is that true?

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Dr. Daniel Cabot answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Try something else: Because of the nature of alcohol addiction, and the fact that Antabuse (disulfiram) does nothing to reduce cravings for alcohol, most people will relapse on Antabuse (disulfiram) then become very sick or even die. Instead take a medication that actually reduces cravings and will not make you sick if you relapse. If you do relapse, clinical data suggests you will drink less. Look into taking topiramax or naltrexone.

Answered 5/12/2016

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