Disulfiram for Alcohol Use Disorder User Reviews (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• August 18, 2011

Antabuse (disulfiram) "Sober for 13 months now. This miracle completely removes alcohol from your life. After a couple of months, the cravings begin to abate. It's not an option, so sooner or later you just stop thinking about it."

• Shaneca
• March 11, 2011

Antabuse (disulfiram) "I have been a functioning alcoholic for close to 20 years. I have been to hell and back more than once. I have tried so many different ways to stop, but the prospect of losing my wife and 3 kids again and forever meant I had to do something. After presenting at the hospital, I was then in an open ward for my depression as alcoholism tends to go hand in hand with depression. One of the tablets given was Antabuse. This not only gives me a mental hand with drinking due to the reaction, but it gives my wife a safety net. I will not stop taking it. I have been sober just over 7 weeks, soon I will beat the 8 weeks I have only ever been sober for in the last 18 years."

• sicko...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 2, 2015

Antabuse (disulfiram) "I've been on this stuff for about 3 weeks. Typically 250mgs 3 times a week. I took my last dose 7 days ago. Not because I wanted to drink but because the drug spaces me out a bit and I was putting it off. So yesterday I decided to test it and drink. Apparently every alcoholic eventually does. Anyway even with a small dose and a 6-day gap, the liquor didn't make me sick but it was a very uncomfortable experience. Instead of that usual obsession where one drink leads to another to the point of total blackout, I actually poured my last beer down the sink. With 4 years of doing everything under the sun trying to put down the bottle, for me a desperate situation called for desperate measures."

• Bubsp...
• June 9, 2008

Antabuse (disulfiram) "This is a wonderful drug and has helped me control the binges associated with alcohol. I was a moderate-to-heavy drinker before this medication. Now I have been completely sober for two weeks without any side effects. I wanted to stop drinking but had problems in the evenings. Since I have removed the 'option' to drink by taking this medication in the mornings when my willpower is strong, it has helped tremendously."

• jonwh...
• December 18, 2009

Antabuse (disulfiram) "Long story short... At the end, I was drinking over a liter of vodka per day for over 2 and 1/2 years. I went to a traditional rehab/detox facility in which I went into one of the worst cases of DT's the doctors/nurses/counselors they had ever seen. I was in a coma for three days. The program was 7 days... I was drinking again by day 9. I realized my life, marriage, and family were falling apart. I found a psychiatrist who utilizes Antabuse/Valium therapy. I told him about my strong concerns based on the seizures and coma coming off of alcohol from my previous attempt and was literally scared to die in my sleep. He reassured me over and over that it would work... he was right and I have not had a drink for almost a month."

• zmoomoo
• June 15, 2007

Antabuse (disulfiram) "I have found this drug extremely helpful. Not only does it give my family reassurance of my dedication to sobriety, it seems to have completely ended any cravings. I haven't really given a second thought to the effects of drinking with this medicine would have, because since I started taking it I haven't felt the urge for a drink. I think this drug has helped me in more ways than I had ever imagined it could, and I am very glad I started taking it."

• Dival...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2017

Antabuse (disulfiram) "I have attempted sobriety several times, all resulting in returning to alcohol. I attempted Antabuse once and panicked. I have learned from my experiences. I have been sober for over 3 months now, started Antabuse two weeks ago. Now that it is in my system, I could not rate it high enough, but I would stress that being in the correct state of mind is essential. I have not succeeded in the past, but I am extremely confident that I can and will this time. SIDE EFFECTS OF ANTABUSE: Tiredness, Headaches, Spots. SIDE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL: Blackouts, Vomiting, Hangovers, Memory Loss, Cost, Time in Hospital, Loss of Bladder/Bowel Control, Physical Damage to self (accidents, broken bones), Seizures, Embarrassment, After effects due to behavior whilst drunk. PREFERENCE?"

• Anonymous
• June 4, 2009

Antabuse (disulfiram) "I took Antabuse for 4 months and it was wonderful. Since it does remove the option to drink, it was a huge help. However, I did occasionally crave alcohol, so what did I do? I stopped taking it for 2 weeks so that I could drink. It was a huge mistake, and I urge anyone taking it to just, as my therapist says, 'get that pill in you every day'. Relapsing is not fun, and there is the double-whammy of having to stay sober for a while before one can take it again. Anyone who struggles with alcoholism knows that it is no easy task."

• Navin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 21, 2012

Antabuse (disulfiram) "Most of you on this site have had one or more miserable mornings where you have told yourself and others that you have quit drinking for good. I had a countless number of those before I saw my doctor and was prescribed Antabuse. My intentions were always sincere, but this medicine required that I saw my intentions through. I had loads of motivation, 2 pills a day, and was sober for a month. Thanks to that same motivation, the fact that I was feeling much better, and many many other reasons, I have been sober for another 3 months without Antabuse. Advice: go to the store and buy all of your alcohol-free hygiene products beforehand. You will still have the physical symptoms, so read up on those. If you can't talk to your doctor, find another one."

• Marg
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 10, 2018

Antabuse (disulfiram) "I've struggled for years with daily drinking, at least one bottle of wine per night, but more often than not, it would progress to nearly two. I beat myself up every day with guilt and still could not get past the 5 PM trigger. Say nothing about the money I was spending—$15 bottles most of the time. I went to a counselor who referred me to a GP who prescribed Antabuse. I am now alcohol-free for 18 days. There is no going back. I remember feeling the same resolve when I finally gave up cigarettes many years ago. Drug-free at last. I'm going to treat my body with the utmost respect from now on."

• Anonymous
• March 9, 2012

Antabuse (disulfiram) "So, I've been battling alcoholism for years - about a decade (and I'm 30). I've been to 2 treatment centers and an outpatient program with the longest stint of sobriety being a solid 109 days. I've gone from being 100% alcohol dependent in my mid-20s to sober to recreational drinking, but almost always I'll end up on benders or sneaking it. Anyway, I tried Antabuse about 6 months ago and took it for about a month... drank on it repeatedly and got so sick each and every time, so I just stopped taking the pills. I'm talking beet red face and neck and chest, heart racing, etc. I'm back on it now. I started yesterday and vowed to take it for 6 months."

• chimpy
• February 23, 2012

Antabuse (disulfiram) "Used it for four weeks two years ago but was then scaremongered about its side effects by a hospital counselor. Still couldn't control my drinking and it has been getting to a seriously dangerous state so I started back on them last Saturday. Today is Day 6 and I have been to the pub for lunch and coffee and have not felt the need to drink although I have felt cravings. Have had trouble sleeping and a few headaches but nothing too untoward. Hope to stay sober for a lot longer!"

• Borys
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 17, 2017

Antabuse (disulfiram) "I've been an occasional drinker for 10 years, and that turned into another 10 years of everyday drinking. 1.5 L of wine or 350 oz of hard liquor together with 3 bottles of 0.5 L of beer. Didn't have the willpower to quit on my own (tried too many times). 500 mg of disulfiram (Antabuse) once a day along with 2 mg of Ativan solved my issue. I got my life back. I will recommend this combination to everyone who wants to get their life, dreams, and family back. I would recommend not to choose a time, day, or date (e.g., January 01, the first day of each month, or the next day after birthday). Get those pills, wake up in the morning or on your way home from work, and just take that ONE pill!!!!"

• Bobby...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 17, 2017

Antabuse (disulfiram) "Been a 'problem drinker' for a long time. Alcohol is EVERYWHERE, it's just too hard to have the willpower never to pick it up again, and one drink leads to many more. Antabuse should be advertised more. I wish more people knew about it. I borrowed some from a friend who was done with it (yes, I know I should have seen a doctor). It works fabulously. Of course, I experimented to see the effect. A half glass of beer, and my face and eyes would turn red, my heart would beat increase, my breathing would change, and some degree of fatigue and dizziness might ensue. It keeps me in check in the way I want, and I've got my excuses not to drink lined up when the situations arise. I find myself eating healthier and no hangovers!"

• Scooter
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 3, 2017

Antabuse (disulfiram) "I finally feel relieved that I have control over my craving to drink every day. I am really happy that I can go into a bar and hang out with my friends and not drink. I am from WI and have basically been drinking since 15. I spent 27 years in the Navy and drank like a sailor. I was a Navy pilot and it was definitely part of the culture. I have been a binge drinker since the beginning. Now I am a businessman and always under constant pressure. Business dinners all the time and a large expense account do not help. I found myself self-medicating with alcohol every day. Just started Antabuse two weeks ago and now I feel in control. Naltrexone was a joke. I could power through that. It was really hard to get prescribed. No side effects."

• Moano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 3, 2018

Antabuse (disulfiram) "Antabuse works! It really helped me stay sober for 3 months. I didn't even think about drinking because I just knew it wasn't an option. Well, a few days ago I drank 3 light beers. I was violently sick! I threw up 3 times and couldn't even hold water in my system. I'm glad it happened because I will never drink again as long as I'm taking Antabuse."

• Canuc...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 26, 2019

Antabuse (disulfiram) "It's been a hit-and-miss venture with Antabuse, mostly hit. Sometimes I would take it for 2 months, miss a day, and then fall off the wagon that very night because I 'forgot' to take it that morning. I literally cannot skip even ONE pill or else I will drink. BUT, if I take the pill every day... no drinking cravings. I can walk right by the LCBO and not be tempted. You must be vigilant when taking this med and not skip days. Put the pill where you'll see it every morning. I had mine stuffed in my desk drawer partly because I didn't want my wife knowing I was an alcoholic. Hopefully, one day I will be able to stop taking Antabuse, but I think it will be at least 2 years before sobriety is 'cemented.'"

• RedV
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 19, 2019

Antabuse (disulfiram) "So I wouldn’t consider myself necessarily an alcoholic, I just want to keep my drinking under control. We like to drink on the weekends, but with 4 kids and a bunch of stress, I noticed I started to drink a little more than I was comfortable with. So one of my BFF is a doc, and I asked her to give me this med (ANTABUSE) just in case I felt like I needed it. She prescribed it, and I took it 2 days in a row, but a work party came up tonight, and I decided to chance it because I was close to home, and it was towards the end of the night. I had a few high-alcohol beers and felt absolutely no side effects from this pill. Could it be that it wasn’t in my system long enough? Because EVERYTHING I read online said it would have made me sick immediately. Any thoughts?"

• Chris...
• May 3, 2017

Antabuse (disulfiram) "Absolutely changed my life and made sobriety possible. Should be prescribed more often. I've read that in other countries it's more widely available and used. I thank the heavens for it, and I thank my doctor for explaining to me about it and providing me with it. Call it training wheels for good decision making..."

• Andrea
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 14, 2019

Antabuse (disulfiram) "Alcohol had completely ruined my life! I lost my marriage because of it! I tried naltrexone and Vivitrol and found that I could drink around both! I finally couldn't take it anymore and asked my doctor to put me on Antabuse! I am going on 9 months sober, and I couldn't be happier! I haven't had 1 craving and honestly miss nothing about drinking! Going on this medication and attending regular AA meetings saved my life! For all those that are still suffering from this awful disease, please have the conversation with your doctor! Life will be amazing!"

• Anonymous
• October 13, 2011

Antabuse (disulfiram) "If anything, the Antabuse works TOO well for me! It makes me super sensitive to any alcohol... whether it's in the hand sanitizers, nail polish removers, colognes (even on other people around me), and even some sugar-free food products (sugar alcohols). Gives me headaches and severe thirst as well."

• Thomas
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 11, 2018

Antabuse (disulfiram) "I am so frustrated. I have been on antabuse now for three months - my wife gives it to me and I really resent her. I am 50 years old, I am happy to control my drinking, but sometimes after a long day or when I am away on business, I really just want to chill with a nice cold beer. I started antabuse because once every 10 days I would get drunk, and knowing that my wife would be pissed off, I would get nasty and defensive about it. I wouldn't drive or cause any other trouble. I would drink 10 beers during the course of an afternoon, Uber home and go to sleep. I've tried AA for years now, and was on Antabuse before - never managed to abstain for more than 2 months. My view is this - I am going to drink alcohol again. The more I am forced not to, the more dangerous it becomes for me because at some stage I am going to rebel and over do it and probably kill myself. I am a successful professional, father of 3,"

• Deepak
• August 10, 2018

Antabuse (disulfiram) "I tried acamprosate and naltraxone. Both were jokes. Finally, I tried Antabuse. I heard many stories online that some could even drink on Antabuse. I was in fear. It was my last chance. I wanted the drug to make me sick, terribly sick. Because I knew I would eventually experiment. A few days passed sober, one day I had an urge to drink. I wanted to experiment, so I took a beer. Afraid and scared, I finished my first beer. Once the beer was in, my fear vanished. I ordered another and went home. Slowly, I got what was about to happen. A feeling of a heart attack. I wasn't able to breathe. But inside, I was happy - my biggest fear that Antabuse wouldn't work wasn't true. It was working, promise. First time in my life I booked a cycle rickshaw for a 10 min walking distance, asked the driver to drop me at whatever price. I puked, unlimitedly had a terrible headache. I was so happy that the next weeks I took my Antabuse every day. Side effects: I sleep 24/7 on weekends and wish I had more time to sleep. Too much fatigue and drowsiness."

• Annie...
• April 1, 2008

Antabuse (disulfiram) "My husband takes this drug, and at first, it was a godsend. Now he has learned how to use it also to his advantage. He now takes it on rare occasions, and it does not seem to make much difference if he drinks or not. This drug really only works if it is taken every day, at almost the same time. A day without, and my husband can drink all he wants, with no side effects at all."

• Tess
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 18, 2020

Antabuse (disulfiram) "I’ve been on and off Antabuse for the past 5 years. I’ve been a blackout drinker for most of my 20s, and in my 30s managed it a little better (no blackouts at least) with the help of the drug. I am shocked by the messages from people whom it hasn’t affected when having a drink! I guess everyone’s different, but I wouldn’t trust everyone out there who says they have been taking it. We drinkers can be great at deceiving. I like Antabuse because it stops the obsession, and the longest I’ve been sober was about 18 months. Now I’m playing with fire a bit - I might binge on the weekend, regret it, take an Antabuse Tuesday, then stop taking it and try drinking on Friday. Every time I get an incredible red rash all over my body, including my face. I get heart palpitations and strong flu-like symptoms, blocked nose, and banging headache. Just after one pill. So, I recommend don’t play around with it!"