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Suggest Medication For Alcohol De-addiction

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Posted on Sat, 27 Jun 2015
Question: which is the best medicine for reducing alcohol craving ?

naltrexone , topimarate or something else
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Answered by Dr. Divakara (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Both are good.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Greetings from Dr Divakara P
Thanks for posting your query.

Well both the mentioned drugs ( Naltrexone, Topiramate, ) can be used for Alcohol Dr addiction. Another medicine called Acamprosate is also widely used .

But neither of any of these medicine will work if used alone. They have to be used along with psychological counseling or in conjunction with support from social groups that helps in alcohol Dr addiction.

All the 3 are equally effective but my personal choice is Acamprosate.

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarification feel free to ask.

Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Divakara (50 minutes later)
thanks for reply

what are the recommended dose for above.

and how frequently these psychological counselling are needed and how many times?
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Answered by Dr. Divakara (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Take it under doctor's guidance.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Acamprosate is used as 666mg 2-3 times a day
But it is strongly recommended that you get this started under a doctor's guidance.

It requires testing for your liver and kidney before initiating the treatment and as said earlier it needs to be started in conjunction with psychiatric counseling.

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarification feel free to ask.

Regards.
Note: In case of any other concern or query related to prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, or the recovery of persons with the any type of addiction or substance use, follow up with our Addiction Medicine Specialist. Click here to book a consultation now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Medication For Alcohol De-addiction

Brief Answer: Both are good. Detailed Answer: Hi Greetings from Dr Divakara P Thanks for posting your query. Well both the mentioned drugs ( Naltrexone, Topiramate, ) can be used for Alcohol Dr addiction. Another medicine called Acamprosate is also widely used . But neither of any of these medicine will work if used alone. They have to be used along with psychological counseling or in conjunction with support from social groups that helps in alcohol Dr addiction. All the 3 are equally effective but my personal choice is Acamprosate. Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarification feel free to ask. Regards.