How Taken
Because disulfiram can cause drowsiness, use caution
when driving or engaging in activities requiring alertness. Take this
medication by mouth, usually one or two tablets daily as directed by
your doctor. Tablets can be crushed or mixed with liquid if swallowing
is a problem. Do not take this medication for at least 12 hours after
drinking alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking Antabuse. Flushing,
fast heartbeats, nausea, thirst, chest pain, vertigo, and low blood
pressure may occur when alcohol is ingested during Antabuse therapy.
While taking this medication, it is extremely important you avoid alcohol
in all forms including beer, wine, aftershave lotions, mouthwash, colognes,
liquid medications. Read labels carefully, including those of nonprescription
products, and ask your pharmacist about the alcohol content if you are
uncertain. Reactions may occur from drinking alcohol for several weeks
after you have stopped taking Antabuse. Be aware of the alcohol content
of other common products such as cough and cold medicines, mouth washes,
tonics, sauces, vinegars, and other food products. Alcohol in these
products can also cause a reaction. Do not come in contact or breathe
the fumes of products that may contain alcohol including paint thinners,
solvents, stains, lacquers and others. Do not share this medicine with
others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for
other health conditions. If you will be taking this medicine for an
extended period of time, be sure to obtain necessary refills before
your supply runs out. Take each dose with a full glass of water. Disulfiram
(Antabuse) can affect the way your body reacts to other drugs. Tell
your doctor about all the medications you use, especially: a tricyclic
antidepressant such as amitriptyline, imipramine, doxepin, nortriptyline,
and others; metronidazole; warfarin; theophylline; lithium; phenytoin;
amitriptyline, metronidazole, theophylline, phenytoin, warfarin. isoniazid;
a monoamine oxidase inhibitor such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine, or
tranylcypromine; a benzodiazepine such as diazepam, alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide,
clorazepate, temazepam, triazolam, and others Drugs other than those
listed here may also interact with Antabuse (Disulfiram). Talk to your
doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter
medicines including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products. Tell your
doctor (or dentist) that you are taking Antabuse before taking an antibiotic
or before having surgery. Talk to your doctor or phaarmacist if you
have questions regarding product alcohol content.
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