Drugs for alcohol dependence

Alcoholism is a serious problem, both directly for the drinking person, and for his relatives. Treatment of this problem should be complex: for example, drugs from alcohol dependence in combination with psychotherapeutic effects.

At present, any pharmacist can offer a lot of different medications that save people from harmful cravings for alcohol. However, not every medication can be approached: the choice of therapy depends on the individual characteristics of the body, on the stage of alcoholism, on the presence of concomitant diseases in the patient.

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Indications for the use of drugs from alcohol dependence

Drugs from alcohol dependence can be divided taking into account the direction of their action:

• pills that relieve hangover symptoms;
• tablets, eliminating excessive craving for alcoholic beverages;
• tablets, causing rejection to alcoholic beverages.

In addition to the actual alcohol dependence, the proposed medications can be prescribed:

• for elimination of negative symptoms after alcohol intake;
• to curb cravings for alcohol products;
• for the normalization of the psyche;
• to eliminate intoxication;
• to restore the body.

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Names of funds from alcohol dependence

	Teturam	Esperal	Proproten 100
Pharmacodynamics	Tablets from alcohol dependence, changing the processes of the exchange of ethyl alcohol in the body.	Medication based on disulfiram - a substance that takes part in the metabolism of ethanol.	The drug contains purified antibodies to the brain-specific protein S 100. Reduces the desire for binge, prevents relapses.
Pharmacokinetics	The limit level of the drug in the blood is noted 4 hours after the dose is used and is maintained for 3 days.	Absorbed quickly, in an amount of about 80%.	Not studied.
Use of tablets against alcohol dependence during pregnancy	Strictly contraindicated.	Strictly contraindicated.	Not recommended for pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Contraindications for use	Severe pathologies of the heart, liver, vessels, endocrine system, mental disorders, pregnancy. Do not take alcohol during the day after taking the drug.	Diseases of the liver, endocrine disorders, mental disorders, pregnancy and lactation, a tendency to allergies.	Pregnancy, breast feeding, a tendency to allergies.
Side effects	Disorders of taste, pain in the head, allergies, pain in the heart.	Changes in taste, polyneuritis, memory impairment, allergy, headaches, arrhythmia, psychosis.	Immediate feeling of dual vision, allergy.
Method and dosage of tablets from alcohol dependence	Take from 125 to 500 mg per day, as prescribed by a doctor. Duration of treatment - from seven to ten days.	Take 250-500 mg once a day in the morning during breakfast. It is possible to take a sustained dose of the drug for a long time.	Take under the tongue of 1 tablet 20 minutes before eating.
Overdose	Loss of consciousness, coma, nervous system disorders.	Frustration of consciousness, neuroses.	Dyspepsia (upset of the chair, nausea, abdominal pain).
Interactions with other drugs	Drugs not recommended for combined use with Teturam: Isoniazid, nitroimidazoles, phenytoin.	When using Esperal and spirits, there are attacks of vomiting, arrhythmia, redness of the skin, sweating.	Unwanted interactions were not observed.
Storage conditions	In normal conditions, away from children's access.	At temperatures up to + 25 ° C, in a place difficult to reach for children.	In a dry place with a temperature of up to + 25 ° C.
Shelf life	Up to 4 years.	Up to 3 years.	Up to 3 years.

Can I use tablets against alcohol dependence without the knowledge of the patient?

It's no secret that the cure for alcohol dependence is considered more effective if the patient himself wants to get rid of his problem. But, unfortunately, it does not always happen, and close people have to come up with all sorts of ways to cure a person without his knowledge. Indeed, some medications can be used secretly, adding them to the first dishes or drinks, and the drinker at first time will not guess about it. However, often, sooner or later, the patient notices changes in his attitude towards alcohol, and "secret becomes clear". Well, if the idea of giving up alcohol is perceived adequately. But cases of scandals and even divorces, which occur on the basis of deceit, are not uncommon, and it is unimportant that this lie was "for good".

And yet, what drugs are most often used without the knowledge of a drinking person?

• Teturam - is an inexpensive and quality pill from alcohol dependence, which causes unpleasant symptoms after drinking alcoholic beverages. So, after taking the next dose of alcohol in the patient, a vomiting reflex, a palpitation, etc., may appear. With constant intake of tablets, a strong aversion to alcoholic beverages is formed. The main drawback of this medication is that at the end of treatment, craving for alcohol can resume.
• Lidevin is a drug that turns alcohol into a toxic substance for the body - acetaldehyde. As a result of taking the patient, there is a feeling of alcohol poisoning. Included in the composition of the supplementary ingredients - vitamins - support the body and contribute to its early recovery.
• Colme is, perhaps, the most popular drug at present. Colm is non-toxic, does not have harmful effects on the body, and at the same time is very effective. The only drawback of this drug can be called its relatively high cost.

When choosing tablets, it is recommended to consult a doctor beforehand, since each drug has a number of contraindications and side effects.

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Are drugs from alcohol addiction without a prescription?

Despite the fact that many tablets from alcohol dependence are released in pharmacies without mandatory presentation of prescription, they should still be prescribed by a doctor. An illiterate drug, an incorrectly calculated dosage can play a cruel joke: relapse may occur, or complications may arise.

Most over-the-counter drugs are used in the early stages of alcoholism. They help to cleanse the body of accumulated toxic substances, cause rejection of ethyl alcohol. The general treatment of alcohol dependence should be comprehensive and lengthy, including physiotherapy and psychologist's help.

We bring to your attention a short list of the main drugs that can be purchased without prescription:

• Disulfiram and other tablets based on it - provoke the development of intoxication syndrome, which causes the patient to abandon alcohol;
• Glycine - tablets, stabilizing the brain, weakening the craving for alcohol, boosting the mood;
• Medohronal - a drug that eliminates the negative effects of hangover and weakens chronic cravings for alcohol products;
• Proproten is a homeopathic remedy showing the properties of an antidepressant;
• Koprinol - antipohmelnoe means that increases metabolism in the cellular structures of the brain;
• Barrier - a means to improve metabolic processes, cleansing the body of the products of the decomposition of ethyl alcohol, preventing prolonged drinking-bouts;
• Naltrexone is a drug for complex treatment of alcohol dependence;
• Alkofinal - a drug for the treatment of chronic alcoholism.

When problems arise that are related to alcohol dependence, it is recommended not to take hasty decisions and contact a doctor-expert in narcology or a special rehabilitation clinic. Only a competent specialist will be able to adequately assess the patient's condition and prescribe the right pill from alcohol dependence.

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