Acamprosate and Nausea: What Users Say

• hig...
• April 15, 2015

For Alcohol Use Disorder "I had a dependence on alcohol for 15-10 years. I wasn't a real heavy drinker, but I drank 3 strong beers per day. Around 5 years ago, it started to get to a stage where I went to work drunk, starting early in the morning. I felt so ill. Went to my doctor, who got me in touch with a local rehab daily center. Went every week for a year. I had to fight to get Campral, as they wouldn't prescribe it because all my blood and liver came back quite good, which was a surprise. I started taking it, been taking it for over a year. It has totally changed my life. I feel new again. My family, my life is back. I've lost 3 stone. Got a new job. The only side effects I get are a bit of nausea and lightheadedness. I can live with that. Try it."

• Bvk...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 17, 2018

Acamprosate for Alcohol Use Disorder "I just started it and am feeling shaky and nauseous. I also have a headache, but am not sure if it's related. Any guidance is greatly appreciated. I'm not sure if I can keep taking it if it makes me feel this way."

• Stu...
• August 18, 2017

For Alcohol Use Disorder "I have been on acamprosate for a few days to prevent a relapse. I don't get cravings, but after being on this, I don't get cravings for anything. I have lost all interest in everything and have no motivation. I am tired, nauseous, and dizzy and have no desire to do absolutely anything. Please tell me this goes away."

• 39y...
• April 6, 2017

For Alcohol Use Disorder "I have been a 'functioning alcoholic' for 20 years. Drinking a bottle of wine a day. I have tried Naltrexone twice, but each time was unable to tolerate the side effects of nausea and dizziness and did not continue treatment. For the times I was able to take Naltrexone, it did not curb my consumption, and I easily drank right through it. Presently, I am trying Campral but also find it ineffective for cravings, even though I take the recommended dosage of 333 mg x 2, three times daily. I have been taking it for some time now and still experience the same level of cravings. I do not experience any side effects from this medication, nor accelerated hangovers."

• Sen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2021

For Alcohol Use Disorder "I tried Naltrexone, and that didn't work for my alcohol problem. So my doctor prescribed Campral for cravings. And although it did eliminate cravings for alcohol, the side effects were horrific. Dizziness, nausea, splitting headache, and severe cramping. I stopped taking it after 2 days! To top it off, the script cost $126, and of course, I can't return it for a refund."

• Tim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 25, 2015

For Alcohol Use Disorder "35 years old... 1 week in... I'm not experiencing the fatigue and nausea associated with naltrexone. No desire to drink--I feel like something is wrong. I wish I was prescribed this ten years ago."