Antabuse (disulfiram) is intended for people who have trouble battling their chronic alcoholism. However, this is not a cure, rather than a remedy to discourage drinking. Take this drug once a day at the same time to make sure you do not skip a dose. Please make sure you take Antabuse exactly as directed by your doctor. Taking more will not make your treatment more efficient, while taking less will not produce the effects desired. It’s great if you can remember all the medicines you are also taking at the moment – but the best thing to do is write them all down for your health care provider to see. In case you are currently taking any vitamins, blood thinners, alcohol-containing medications, phenytoin, amitriptyline, isoniazid, or metronidazole, you may require a dose adjustment or some additional tests to establish the safety of Antabuse for you. Your dose may be lowered or you may be recommended to stop taking either of the drugs to prevent interactions. It’s important that you let your doctor know in case you have some serious side effects of Antabuse, including but not limited to loss of appetite, weakness, dark urine, jaundice, lack of energy, upset stomach, vomiting, and unusual tiredness. At the same time, such mild side effects as mild headache, tiredness, acne, metallic taste in the mouth, impotence, drowsiness, and skin rash do not need to be reported. They are commonly short-lived and will most likely go away on their own without any need for medical attention.
Generic names: Disulfiram
Also known as: Antabus
