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Is 3 days ok to have a drink after stopping antabuse?

I have taken 100mg of antabuse at 7am on the morning of the 23rd and 100mg at 7am on the morning of the 24th. Have had none since. Its now the 27th - am i safe to have a drink this afternoon? Im starting on Campral next Monday... Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks

Antabuse - I do not see the indications of this drug working !?

My fiance, is using the drug and she can drink vodka like a sailor, I am one step from leaving her for good. I was assured by the doctor that she would get sicker than she ever had been and that she would never drink again after she drank with Antabuse. Well she can drink down a glass of milk in... read more

How long after Antabuse is it untill I can drink?

I took one 200mg disulfiram tablet over 36 hours ago and one 24 hours before that is it safe for me to drink now? I have taken them before I was on them for months but that was over a year ago, I was very careful about how long I waited last time but this time it is only 2 tablets in over 60 hours... read more

1 tablet, 250mg, how long does this stay in your system, first time user?

I can't believe that one pill that you have never taken before can stay in your system up to 7 days. I've never heard of anything like that, which is why I am having a hard time believing it.

What are the "common" withdrawal symtoms from alcohol?

I quit 1 week ago today. Started on Antabuse so no chance of relapsing. The problem is I feel horrible. Severe Headaches, nausea, low back pain, etc. I am trying to determine if its the withdrawal, the medication or something else. If this is alcohol withdrawal how long will it last? I feel worse... read more

Antabuse - How can u flush ur system out of 250mg. of sulfram when u haven't been taking it in 3?

... days already, can u drink and HOW can I be SUR that it IS flushed ALL out!! Help guys!!

I am about to start taking antabuse. Is the physical reaction bad against vingegar and other foods?

I'm not concerned about the not drinking. I am nervous about eating foods that will have vinegar or whatever in them and worry I will be sick. Same as wearing perfume. Is this the case?

I took 250mg of antabuse,1st time 2 days ago?when is it safe to drink?

took it for first time but decided im going to try something else. its been 2 days, when is it safe to drink alcohol?

What food/drink can I NOT eat while on antabuse?

I have just been prescribed antabuse by my doctor but have not yet started taking it as i am not exactly sure of what food/drink i have to avoid. I have read that some deoderants and centain foods will cause me to be severly sick if i eat them. PLEASE CAN ANYONE HELP !

I took 125 mg of Antabuse yesterday. Can I drink tomorrow without getting sick?

I've been on this therapy before and I know I sound like a jerk, but something came up and I want tomorrow to be my last day of drinking instead of yesterday. Will one 125 mg tablet have an effect on me? I've been on this before and got terrible ill when I tried to drink on Antabuse, but... read more

I was thinking I could sneak Antabuse into my husbands food on the days I expect him to be drinking?

What would happen? Is it too risky?

Has anyone expereinced weight gain with Antabuse?

My partner has been on it for 6 weeks and would expect to have dropped weight without consuming the huge calories he used to drink. He has actually gained a few pounds. What are your experiences.

Antabuse /disulfiram 250mg & food/personal care products?

I started taking generic Antabuse about two weeks ago. I’ve had a kind of low grade queasiness on and off most of that time, and I’ve needed to vomit more than a few times. Haven’t drunk alcohol at all, not a drop, so I’m considering other sources: food and personal care... read more

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