Disulfiram and Dizziness: What Users Say

• Ref...
• November 15, 2013

For Alcohol Use Disorder "Best thing I've ever done, tried every other possible way to stop & this is the only thing that has broken my nine-year daily drinking habit. I couldn't recommend it highly enough to anyone out there that just can't stop. I take it at night as it makes me drowsy but suits me as it now serves as a sleeping pill as well, a bit dizzy & nauseous in the morning but early days. I take 1/2 tablet - 50mg every second night."

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

For Alcohol Use Disorder "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!"

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 25, 2018

For Alcohol Use Disorder "After trying abstinence, hypnotherapy, and meetings, I was finding that nothing worked. This was a last resort for me. After a few days of taking Antabuse medication, I drank and found it very uncomfortable to do so. My eyes were bloodshot, my face red and flushing, chest hurting, and feeling nauseous, eyes blurred, dizzy, and ready to pass out. Despite this, I still drank a few more times and had the exact same reaction. If I drink now, I mostly throw up and pass out for a few hours and wake up really sweaty. It has really taken the joy out of drinking. Every time I drink on this medication, the more adverse I feel to alcohol. I've started drinking alcohol-free alternatives because what's the point in drinking alcohol but throwing up and passing out after a single drink? All I know is that I will keep taking the medication, and I'm wanting to drink less and less. I wouldn't recommend this as a first port of call, but if you've tried a few things and nothing seems to work, then give it a go."

• min...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2023

For Alcohol Use Disorder "Love this medication. I've struggled with drinking for nearly 5 years. This medication was my last resort to try. I don't notice any side effects. I take two pills in the evening every day. Out of pure curiosity (and stupidity), I did try drinking to experience the aftereffects of the medication. After about 15 minutes of taking a shot, I was incredibly flushed. Soon after, I experienced extreme dizziness, nausea, headache, just overall a very unpleasant feeling for roughly 4-5 hours. I am actually glad I found out how terrible these aftereffects are because now more than ever, I know I cannot have a sip to drink. I will continue to take this every day to keep myself accountable!"