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Hello all. This may sound like a dumb question but how do I get the medication Anabuse? I know some doctors won't prescribe it and the doctor I go to probably won't.
But I've done plenty of research on it and have decided that's what I want. Or better yet, Temposil, which is supposed to be safer yet cause similar reactions. Either one, but I don't want to waste my money to see a doctor who will just tell me I can't have it.
I know the dangers but I think my alcoholism is more dangerous, plus puts others in danger.
I've tried AA three different times over the years. I may go back just for meetings but for various reasons the program is NOT for me.
Would a doctor who specializes in addiction be more likely to prescribe it?
Anyone else try it and did you find it difficult to get?
I don't drink that often and my urges are not usually intense. But I go WAY overboard when I do. I always imbibe in a casual way, usually to fight insomnia or anxiety. I can't see myself being casual about it if I knew there'd be a bad reaction.
Thanks for any input :)
But I've done plenty of research on it and have decided that's what I want. Or better yet, Temposil, which is supposed to be safer yet cause similar reactions. Either one, but I don't want to waste my money to see a doctor who will just tell me I can't have it.
I know the dangers but I think my alcoholism is more dangerous, plus puts others in danger.
I've tried AA three different times over the years. I may go back just for meetings but for various reasons the program is NOT for me.
Would a doctor who specializes in addiction be more likely to prescribe it?
Anyone else try it and did you find it difficult to get?
I don't drink that often and my urges are not usually intense. But I go WAY overboard when I do. I always imbibe in a casual way, usually to fight insomnia or anxiety. I can't see myself being casual about it if I knew there'd be a bad reaction.
Thanks for any input :)
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Also might be helpful to also seek out further support, wether it's AA meetings or qualified counsellors that can help you understand the reality of you...what brought you to a place where you feel you can't stop without help.
Getting sober was the best decision of my life and a real blessing. The second best decision was taking the opportunity to explore why I ended up in such a mess, and how I could rediscover who I was without the artificial crutch of needing to drink...an experience not to be missed IMO :)
Good luck
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I have taken antidepressants before and she prescribed an older one called Celexa. It works really well and when I looked it up, I saw that alcohol addiction is one of the conditions it is prescribed for.
If you're a binge drinker, you might not want to commit to a med that you have to take every day. I'm just sharing what worked for me.
I echo what others have already said. Talk to a doctor and see what options are available to you.
Good luck!
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IF you are going to consider medication, consider one that is going to address the underlying issue as to WHY you are drinking (and for many of us, yes, it is depression) and not just a Band-Aid med such as Antabuse. Alcohol abuse is a symptom of underlying emotional issues - you can stop drinking but not get "sober" if you do not fix the hurts deep down in your soul.
You say you drink so you can sleep, but I take it that you are actually passing out...?
Why not just decide to not drink and put your efforts into learning how to fall asleep? There's great youtube videos and you can do things like cutting out caffeine after 3 and eating certain foods or taking melatonin.
I just don't see taking a pill to make you sick as a viable option.
Antabuse is one of those "accidental" medicines that was intended for diverse other problems such as scabies and intestinal worms. The danger of drinking alcohol with disulfirim (it's unbranded generic name) was discovered to be a side effect. Here's a link to understanding more about it if you are interested
http://www.scs.illinois.edu/~mainzv/HIST/bulletin_open_access/v33-2/v33-2%20p82-88.pdf
Why would anyone relapse once the obsession ends? I couldn't understand that but now I do. I still have a lying alcoholic brain that sometimes tells me I can control it. It just won't go away for good.
I am on Anabuse but for me it is the only way to ensure I will not drink until I have the physical ability to overcome the cravings. I was a heavy every day drinker and going cold turkey required some extra incentive. That doesnt seem to be the case for you.
Good luck whatever you decide!