Antabuse

Antabuse (disulfiram) is often used to help patients suffering from chronic alcoholism to battle their addiction. It works by causing unpleasant symptoms when any amount of alcohol is consumed. You are not supposed to drink alcohol when taking Antabuse – this is in fact the very purpose of this drug. Antabuse has been specially designed to cause very unpleasant and even dangerous sensations and symptoms when you consume any amount of alcohol. These can include anxiety, chest pain, blurred vision, vomiting, flushing of the face, headache, nausea, weakness, sweating, choking, mental confusion, and breathing difficulty. Make sure you are not using any products that contain alcohol – even lotions and sprays, as a local effect of Antabuse may also be experienced. Any drugs you are taking should be reported directly to your doctor to avoid interactions and unpleasant side effects for you. The medicines that deserve specific mentioning include blood thinners, metronidazole, amitriptyline, isoniazid, phenytoin, alcohol-containing medications, vitamins and any other preparations that you may have been prescribed or are taking at your own discretion.