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Campral (acamprosate) for Alcohol Dependence: I drank for over 30 years until my psychiatrist recommended Campral. What a God send. I lost my desire for alcohol within a few months but remained on the drug for over a year. I decided on my own to stop the drug and have not drunk any alcohol for well over three years. In my view, this is an amazing drug, and of course, I am grateful beyond words for it.
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Campral (acamprosate) for Alcohol Dependence: It works. My sister drank heavily for years. She went through detox and was placed on Campral and has not had a drink in over a year. I thank God everyday for this medication. It saved her life.
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Campral (acamprosate) for Alcohol Dependence: I used Campral a couple of years ago and it worked great, although it did give me terrible gas. I stopped taking it and have relapsed and I am getting back on it. It really worked. Thank God for the help.
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Campral (acamprosate) for Alcohol Dependence: I've been taking Campral for a few weeks, and am amazed at the difference in my cravings. I've been a daily drinker for 6-7 years. I've been to inpatient rehab, outpatient, countless AA meetings and counseling. This has been a miracle of sorts. I'm only a few weeks in, but I'm not white knuckling it this time. I just don't want to drink because my brain is no longer screaming for one.
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Campral (acamprosate) for Alcohol Dependence: I had been an alcoholic for over 12 years. I tried AA, counseling, therapy, quitting by myself. Thank God, my doctor decided to try me with Campral after going to the hospital several times and detox. Since Campral, I have not had a drop of alcohol for almost a year. May 24, 2009 will be my anniversary. I haven't had a craving, and haven't had an interest to have a drink. My question is why don't we hear about this wonderful drug. I had almost given up until I started taking Campral.
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Campral (acamprosate) for Alcohol Dependence: I have not had a drink since January 12, 2009. I am in AA and just received my 90 day sobriety chip. I was a very heavy drinker for the majority of my adult life and had very little faith that I could kick the habit. I spent 31 days in rehab and began taking Campral once I was discharged. I have NO desire to drink and I'm happier and feel better than I have in 20 years. Praise God. I recommend it to anyone who has the desire to quit drinking.
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Campral (acamprosate) for Alcohol Dependence: This has saved my life. I felt like I was starting to get out of control with my drinking, going through life week to week. Then I realized it could be different. This is awesome. I can't believe how well it works and neither can my husband. I'm great now. First thing I always did when I got home from work, was pour a vodka tonic, now... nothing. I have a new lease on life after work. I can drive after dinner.
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Campral (acamprosate) for Alcohol Dependence: This is a miracle drug for me. I was a daily drinker, at least a pint a day, usually more. I couldn't go more than 3 days without a drink and I was craving and miserable the whole time. I started Campral 2 weeks ago and haven't had a drink since. I have absolutely no desire to drink. I'm astounded. Campral could put rehab centers out of business, haha (joking). This stuff is AWESOME! I also see a psychologist every 2 weeks, and a psychiatrist once a month, so I'm getting therapy along with Campral, which is what they recommend.
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Campral (acamprosate) for Alcohol Dependence: Thank God for this medication. Campral really does work and I feel like I have my life back. For me it has completely taken away the urge to drink, which is really saying something for a guy that drank every day for as long as I can remember. It still takes will power and a commitment to quit but Campral is the help I deperately needed. If you have a problem please see your doctor and ask him or her about this.
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Campral (acamprosate) for Alcohol Dependence: I have not been able to stop drinking for more then three days at most in the last three years, but since taking Campral two months ago I have not had a drop.
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Campral (acamprosate) for Alcohol Dependence: So far so good, I was very skeptical and put off asking for it, but my family was at the end of their rope with me. I began taking it about 1 month ago and I feel great, no urges to drink. I slipped once but I delibrately drink even though I really didn't need to, nothing changes, I felt like crap, haven't had a drink since and I plan on keeping it that way. Campral works- I'm not sure how or why- but I don't care. It really does work. Thank God
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Campral (acamprosate) for Alcohol Dependence: Two weeks, so far so good. Haven't noticed a big difference though. No craving though. No problem w/ side effects-
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Campral (acamprosate) for Alcohol Dependence: Once I decided to really try to quit drinking, I believe the Campral was a big help as my cravings decreased quickly. I had trouble taking 3 times a day because I would forget the mid day dosage so I take 3 in the morning and 3 in the evening.
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