Interested in how and why Antabuse should not be taken if you have cardiovascular disease.
Antabuse and Cardiovascular Disease?
Question posted by pgarino on 13 Sep 2022
Last updated on 13 September 2022 by masso
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masso
13 Sep 2022
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Disulfiram (applies to Antabuse) cardiac disease
Major Potential Hazard, High plausibility. Applicable conditions: Cardiovascular Disease
The use of disulfiram is contraindicated in patients with cardiac disease. The potential for a disulfiram- alcohol reaction, symptoms of which can include cardiovascular effects such as palpitation, tachycardia, chest pain, hypotension, syncope and, in severe cases, cardiovascular collapse, arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, and acute congestive heart failure, may present a particular danger to these patients.
https://www.drugs.com/disease-interactions/disulfiram,antabuse.html
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- Antabuse uses and safety info
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- Side effects of Antabuse (detailed)
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