Drugs used in alcohol dependence
What are Drugs used in alcohol dependence
Alcohol dependence is an illness marked by consumption of alcoholic beverages at a level that interferes with physical or mental health, and social, family, or occupational responsibilities. People with alcohol dependence, usually experience tolerance where there is a need for markedly increased amounts of alcohol to achieve intoxication or the desired effect, and withdrawal symptoms when alcohol is discontinued or intake is decreased. Medication such as naltrexone and acamprosate in some cases can help reduce cravings. Alternatively disulfiram may be prescribed, which creates an incentive not to drink, because drinking alcohol while taking it causes nausea and vomiting.
List of Drugs used in alcohol dependence:
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| Campral (Pro, More...) generic name: acamprosate | 132 reviews | 8.9 | |
| Antabuse (Pro, More...) generic name: disulfiram | 53 reviews | 8.7 | |
| Revia (Pro, More...) generic name: naltrexone | 7 reviews | 8.3 | |
| Vivitrol (Pro, More...) generic name: naltrexone | 87 reviews | 8.1 | |
| Depade (More...) generic name: naltrexone | 0 reviews | Add rating | |
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Medical conditions associated with drugs used in alcohol dependence:
