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causes unpleasant effects when even small amounts of alcohol are
consumed. These effects include flushing of the face, headache,
nausea, vomiting, chest pain, weakness, blurred vision, mental
confusion, sweating, choking, breathing difficulty, and anxiety.
These effects begin about 10 minutes after alcohol enters the
body and last for 1 hour or more. Antabuse is not a cure for alcoholism,
but discourages drinking. ion.
This
medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor
or pharmacist for more information.
How
should Antabuse be used?
Antabuse comes in tablets to take by mouth. It should be
taken once a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label
carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part
you do not understand. Take Antabuse exactly as directed. Do not
take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed
by your doctor.
If
you cannot swallow the tablets, crush them and mix the medication
with water, coffee, tea, milk, soft drink, or fruit juice.
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What
special precautions should I follow?
Before taking Antabuse, tell
your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to antabuse or
any other drugs.
tell
your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications you are taking, especially amitriptyline (Elavil),
anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin),
isoniazid, metronidazole (Flagyl), phenytoin (Dilantin), any nonprescription
drugs that might contain alcohol, and vitamins.
tell
your doctor if you have or have ever had diabetes, thyroid disease,
epilepsy, brain damage, or kidney or liver disease.
tell
your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Antabuse ,
call your doctor.
if
you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor
or dentist that you are taking Antabuse .
you
should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a
car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects
you.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it
is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue
your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make
up for a missed one.
What
side effects can Antabuse cause?
Although side effects from Antabuse are not common, they can occur.
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not
go away:
skin
rash
acne
mild
headache
drowsiness
tiredness
impotence
metallic
taste or garlic-like taste in the mouth
If
you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor
immediately:
excessive
tiredness
weakness
lack
of energy
loss
of appetitie
upset
stomach
vomiting
yellowness
of the skin or eyes
dark
urine
What storage conditions are needed for
Antabuse?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed,
and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and
away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw
away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk
to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
What
other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory.
Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your response
to Antabuse .
Always
carry an identification card stating that you are taking Antabuse
and indicating the doctor or institution to be contacted in an
emergency. If you need an identification card, ask your pharmacist
or doctor how to get one.
Do
not come in contact with or breathe the fumes of paint, paint
thinner, varnish, shellac, and other products containing alcohol.
Exercise caution when applying alcohol-containing products (e.g.,
aftershave lotions, colognes, and rubbing alcohol) to your skin.
These products, in combination with Antabuse , may cause headache,
nausea, local redness, or itching. Before using an alcohol-containing
product, test it by applying some to a small area of your skin
for 1-2 hours. If no redness, itching, or unwanted effects occur,
you can use the product safely.
Do
not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist
any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
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