Reviewer: jacalyn, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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anyone, had gel nails removed while on Antabuse?

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anyone, had gel nails removed while on Antabuse?
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Reviewer: Lbgarden, 45-54 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I tried to drink my life away..finally committed to sobriety. After a week in a detox center my doctor started me on Antabuse and antidepressants. Took a couple of weeks for everything to settle in my system. It still makes me a little tired but I love life now... 928 days later �️ Go to meetings, get a sponsor and you can do it, One day at a time. I'm so blessed!

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I tried to drink my life away..finally committed to sobriety. After a week in a detox center my doctor started me on Antabuse and antidepressants. Took a couple of weeks for everything to settle in my system. It still makes me a little tired but I love life now... 928 days later �️ Go to meetings, get a sponsor and you can do it, One day at a time. I'm so blessed!
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Reviewer: Help22, 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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My life was falling apart. I was depressed and drinking to hide from my emotions then depressed because I was drinking at least 12 beers a day without fail. Rehab was not an option because of the chance of losing my job and this was my last attempt to save my marriage. I have no cravings, but I'll admit I took my first 250mg pill with a beer in the morning. The side effects lasted all day and ... Show Full Comment

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My life was falling apart. I was depressed and drinking to hide from my emotions then depressed because I was drinking at least 12 beers a day without fail. Rehab was not an option because of the chance of losing my job and this was my last attempt to save my marriage. I have no cravings, but I'll admit I took my first 250mg pill with a beer in the morning. The side effects lasted all day and so far into the next. Terrible stomach cramps, diarhea, horrible headache and inability to eat. However, I have to say the cravings are gone I have no desire to drink and I'm hoping these symptoms were a result of my stupid decision to get in one last beer.
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Reviewer: emcc5696, 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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This is a very effective drug. But for those who want a little insight on how effective it is. I was taking 500mg for one week and decided I wanted to drink on the weekend for a family event. So Wed. morning was the last time I took a pill. I figured by Thursday night I might be able to have a couple drinks. I knew I was risking it, and I did. 1 beer, 1 vodka and I was completely red, tight chest, ... Show Full Comment

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This is a very effective drug. But for those who want a little insight on how effective it is. I was taking 500mg for one week and decided I wanted to drink on the weekend for a family event. So Wed. morning was the last time I took a pill. I figured by Thursday night I might be able to have a couple drinks. I knew I was risking it, and I did. 1 beer, 1 vodka and I was completely red, tight chest, rapid heart beat, vertigo. Ok so I pass out. I try the next night with one beer, same thing. The following day with two beers, same thing. I was a glutton for punishment. Bottom line, don't do it. I know I should be on the drug, so I started taking it again, and its great because it completely shuts down the idea that you can have even one. I think, oh well I won't take the drug for a day or two, but then I remember that doesn't matter because it'll stay in my system for days if not weeks, so I just keep taking it, and it definitely keeps me sober. Till I get over the three month hump I will keep taking it. I've used it before and it was very effective. I stayed sober for a year and a half. Now I just have to start this all over again. But never give up folks, it's a life long battle. If you fall, just pull yourself up and do what you know what works. This worked before and it'll work again. Good luck to us all. Oh, I also recommend coupling this vivitrol, it'll help with the cravings. I used the vivitrol for over a year. The antabuse I could only use for two months last time because it gave me a terrible metallic taste in my mouth. Hope this helps.
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Reviewer: ChristinaNicole, 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I have been on Antabuse for almost a month. I have not had any side effects. After a few days of using it I used my deodorant which contained alcohol and my vision was so severely blurred I couldn't see more then 3 feet in front of me for over an hour. I washed it off and slowly got my vision back. I have since experimented with lotions and perfumes, shampoo/conditioners with no effect.

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I have been on Antabuse for almost a month. I have not had any side effects. After a few days of using it I used my deodorant which contained alcohol and my vision was so severely blurred I couldn't see more then 3 feet in front of me for over an hour. I washed it off and slowly got my vision back. I have since experimented with lotions and perfumes, shampoo/conditioners with no effect.
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