antabuse occasionaly

I have just started taking Antabuse in the last few days. I find it a great way to not be able to drink :)

Got antabue online only took one 200mg everyday for the first week, then every second day. after 2 days (today) and 14 days of drink I've drank 4 cans of cider feel shite heart booming fash flushed slight headache. gonna take it everyday now I know how it feels, only thing is I have IBS and my bowels have been in an uproar since on this druug but no more really than caused by the bevy. Has this happend to anyone else?

I only have one prescription and not a lot of money so I only take 1 pill and then do not drink for 10 days at a time. I have not tried to drink on Antabuse because I have read too many horror stories which is why I take it when I don't want to drink. I wish that I could just go every other day and drink but can not which is why Antabuse has worked for me.

Jon I am not sure what you mean by "after 2 days (today) and 14 days of drink" means. Do you mean after not drinking for 14 days you then drank on Antabuse?

My husband, a very bad alcoholic, took antabuse. Its a miracle drug. He's been sober for almost 2 yrs now. Go for it!!!

Michelle wrote:

Iam currently taking campral for alcohol abuse, I have been sober for5 months, but still find myself wanting a drink, my psycologist suggests that I take antabuse as needed ie: when on vacation, or when I have no support around, for the times when the temptation is really high. Has anyone had any experience, taking antabuse this way

If you know that you cannot stop drinking for days but know that your life would be better if you did, and you really want to be a happier person then Antabuse can be a great tool. Especially for me, sometimes I don't want to drink but other times I really enjoy it. Antabuse gives me the choice to no drink for 10 days just because I took one pill.

I started taking Antabuse 32 days ago and for me with the exception of some stressful days when I would always drink I havent wanted to drink and haven't. Much easier than I thought. I truly have my life back.

JAY wrote:

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR ANTABUSE TO WORK?? 1DOSE, 2DOSES,...???

I have same question and how long does it stay in your system?

How long does it take to work and how long does it stay in your system?

It is in your system immediately after you take one pill therefore you should not drink or will become very ill. Note that you should wait at least 12 hours after drinking to start taking Antabuse.

From what I have read it can stay in your system for up to 14 days. I have found that I can drink after 10 days and have had no side effects. Everyone is different but I think the average person would want to wait at least 10 days after taking even one pill before drinking.

I hope this answers your question Ande, if not please tell me and I will attempt to answer other questions you may have.

I only take antabuse on days which I would normally drink or occasions where alcohol is everywhere and tempting... I find it easier to grab one and take it before I can have second thoughts otherwise, I will rationalise my way out of taking it and end up drinking, thinking that this time I will be ok. This works for me and is so much cheaper than taking one a day. I wouldn't even consider drinking for a week or two after taking one, there are so many scary stories about it!

I ordered 1 months supply of 500mg antabuse online, when it arrived it came in a jiffy bag in sealed packs of four and called ALCOLEEV, no other packaging or notes of ingredients or how to take it etc from a company called medixi.com I have been taking it for 7 days now with no side effects other than tiredness. I haven't had a drink in this time but tried a skin test by putting a dab of brandy on my my wrist - no reaction whatsoever! Has anyone else used these, are they a bonafida tablet or am I taking a placebo?

I have an appointment next week with a view to being prescribed antibuse to be honest I am counting the days as I really belive that this will fix me and give my life back.

ande wrote:

How long does it take to work and how long does it stay in your system?

I take only one pill, the first time I took 2 pills in two days and I have to wait 10 days to be sure it is out of my system.

Sandie wrote:

I have an appointment next week with a view to being prescribed antibuse to be honest I am counting the days as I really belive that this will fix me and give my life back.

Good luck Sandie - I've been off the alcohol and on antabuse for 14 days now and feel great - no bad reactions, no withdrawal from alcohol symptoms just feel tired but even that's wearing off now - best wishes for your new future!

Michelle wrote:

Iam currently taking campral for alcohol abuse, I have been sober for5 months, but still find myself wanting a drink, my psycologist suggests that I take antabuse as needed ie: when on vacation, or when I have no support around, for the times when the temptation is really high. Has anyone had any experience, taking antabuse this way

Where do you find a doc that WILL prescribe Antabuse?

I have an appt to see my Family Doc in a few days and on my list of things to talk about is requesting an antabuse prescrip.
It's a rather daunting task, as I've known him for years, and there's a sense of shame and embarrassment.
I'm afraid he will deny the prescrip and instead recommend AA or counseling. I do NOT want to do those things.
I drink 12-15 beers per day on weekends and 4-8 beers on weekdays.
My first waking thought on weekends is about beer. I start drinking as soon as I wake up. I would love to just eliminate the possibility of having a drink and move on with my days.
How can I present my case to better my odds that he give me the prescription without AA/Counseling?

barney wrote:

I have an appt to see my Family Doc in a few days and on my list of things to talk about is requesting an antabuse prescrip.
It's a rather daunting task, as I've known him for years, and there's a sense of shame and embarrassment.
I'm afraid he will deny the prescrip and instead recommend AA or counseling. I do NOT want to do those things.
I drink 12-15 beers per day on weekends and 4-8 beers on weekdays.
My first waking thought on weekends is about beer. I start drinking as soon as I wake up. I would love to just eliminate the possibility of having a drink and move on with my days.
How can I present my case to better my odds that he give me the prescription without AA/Counseling?

Can't you just buy antabuse on the internet, I did and have been free of alcohol for nearly two months and only my husband knows that I take it, I just told everyone else that I have gastric ulcers and cannot drink alcohol for the time being. Good luck.

FRENCHIE:
Where did you buy it? I would rather do that.
I though you needed a prescription.

barney wrote:

FRENCHIE:
Where did you buy it? I would rather do that.
I though you needed a prescription.

I just done an 'antabuse online france' google search then verified that they were a bona fida company. You can do the same for your country.They were reasonably priced without the embarrassment of going to your Doctor.

Frenchie wrote:

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I just done an 'antabuse online france' google search then verified that they were a bona fida company. You can do the same for your country.They were reasonably priced without the embarrassment of going to your Doctor.

Well I have an update
GOOD NEWS:my DR would prescribe it and has done so in the past, without recommending AA or other therapy
BAD NEWS:antabuse has been discontinued in Canada due to lack of demand and is only available from an on-demand manufacturer.

I am in the process of having my Dr checking to see if this is feasible and how much it would cost.
Too bad. You can get a patch to quit smoking; get a pill to help you lose weight; but can't get anything to help you quit drinking!

I think the demand was low because the general poplulation is not even aware that antabuse exists. I bet it would sell like hotcakes at an AA meeting.