Reviewer: joem2, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I started taking antabuse 16 days ago. I took 500 mg the first two days but the side effects, for me, were rough. i had diarrhea and extreme fatigue. I nearly fell asleep in a client meeting a day after taking the drug. Today is my 16th day sober but I wanted to have some beer. It's been 9 and a half days since I took my last pill. I figured that even if it's not entirely out of m ... Show Full Comment

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I started taking antabuse 16 days ago. I took 500 mg the first two days but the side effects, for me, were rough. i had diarrhea and extreme fatigue. I nearly fell asleep in a client meeting a day after taking the drug. Today is my 16th day sober but I wanted to have some beer. It's been 9 and a half days since I took my last pill. I figured that even if it's not entirely out of my system, by this time the concentration would be so low that I'd have only mild symptoms and I'd just stop if I had any of them. Just finished my first beer and no symptoms whatsoever yet. Anyway, I plan on having a few beers today then going back on antabuse over the weekend.
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Reviewer: HeftyJo, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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After a health scare where I fainted at work I went to the doctor to find out I had extremely high blood pressure and my liver enzymes were elevated. The doctor asked how much I drank and I told him at least 12 drinks a day. He stood there blinking for a few seconds and said, "We can't do that anymore. Do you think you can stop?" I hemmed and hawed and said I'd try and then he to ... Show Full Comment

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After a health scare where I fainted at work I went to the doctor to find out I had extremely high blood pressure and my liver enzymes were elevated. The doctor asked how much I drank and I told him at least 12 drinks a day. He stood there blinking for a few seconds and said, "We can't do that anymore. Do you think you can stop?" I hemmed and hawed and said I'd try and then he told me the only way my liver would heal is if I completely 100% stopped drinking. He told me about the Antabuse and how it would make me violently ill if I drank any alcohol. I went ahead and took the prescription but was shocked to find it was $130 even with my insurance. But that is a lot cheaper than a liver transplant so I went ahead and bought it. I went home and read about all the side effects and was really scared to take it at first. I thought I'd just try it cold turkey on my own but all that really meant was switching to wine instead of vodka. One night I got completely smashed and wrote on a note card, "It's time we start feeling better", and then broke down bawling crying. The next day I started taking the drug and completely stopped drinking out of fear of becoming violently ill. I stayed completely sober for 3 months on it and my abdomen slimmed down dramatically. I didn't realize home much my liver was swollen from all the alcohol abuse. I hadn't taken a dosage for about 3 days and I was at a hockey game with my Dad. I went to the concession to get something to eat and he asked me to pick him up a beer. I got the beer and was walking back to my seat but the beer was so full that it was spilling everywhere. I just took one little sip to make some room at the top and then kept walking to my seat. I didn't even get halfway there when I suddenly felt dizzy and confused. I had to sit there through a period and a half of hockey feeling absolutely terrible. Can't imagine what I'd feel if I actually drank the whole thing. Safe to say, you DON'T want to drink alcohol on this drug.
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Reviewer: Ninja14, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Ok, I JUST started it yesterday. Have taken only two tablets so far. How long does it take to kick in?? I wanted to find out how sick it can make you, so I tried some cologne...waited 90 min, nothing. Did a shot of tequila...then another...and just did my third. Have NO signs (headache, nausea, etc). what's up with this???

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Ok, I JUST started it yesterday. Have taken only two tablets so far. How long does it take to kick in?? I wanted to find out how sick it can make you, so I tried some cologne...waited 90 min, nothing. Did a shot of tequila...then another...and just did my third. Have NO signs (headache, nausea, etc). what's up with this???
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Reviewer: ryeandcoke, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month

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I am about to start my treatment. After reading 118 reviews I am pumped up and ready to get alcohol off my back!

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I am about to start my treatment. After reading 118 reviews I am pumped up and ready to get alcohol off my back!
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Reviewer: shazaam, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I am really excited about this and feel so much better already! I took the full dose the first week but now only take a half pill so I can make the prescription last longer. I also found a discount coupon online so it was only about $52.00 at Walgreens which is extremely inexpensive compared to what I spend on alcohol in a month. I love that I just have no option now when I pass a liquor store ... Show Full Comment

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I am really excited about this and feel so much better already! I took the full dose the first week but now only take a half pill so I can make the prescription last longer. I also found a discount coupon online so it was only about $52.00 at Walgreens which is extremely inexpensive compared to what I spend on alcohol in a month. I love that I just have no option now when I pass a liquor store and I really hope this works to help train my brain that I do not need to drink crazy amounts everyday. I really like it and am glad I decided to follow through on taking it.
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