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Addicted To Alcohol. Is Disulfurum Safe To Use?
Hi, I need to know Disulfurum is safer to use for my relative who is very much addicted to alcohol. And we have to give him without his knowledge bcoz if he come to know he will not take it. In this case can we put in tea and give daily? And also pls. let me know is there any side effect like vomitting blood or anythig else if he drinks alcohol after taking medicine? Pls. help me by answering on this.
Wed, 23 Jan 2013
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
Firstly, please do not give any medicines without the advise and prescription of a doctor. Especially, medications like Disulfiram should not be given without knowing the indications, actions or possible adverse effects.
Disulfiram is a deterrent medication used in the treatment of alcohol addiction. But it has to be prescribed only with the proper voluntary consent of a motivated patient. When a person who takes Disulfiram consumes alcohol, it can cause a reaction which can be very unpleasant and sometimes, even dangerous and life-threatening. So, please do not give your relative any such medication without consulting a doctor.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
Firstly, please do not give any medicines without the advise and prescription of a doctor. Especially, medications like Disulfiram should not be given without knowing the indications, actions or possible adverse effects.
Disulfiram is a deterrent medication used in the treatment of alcohol addiction. But it has to be prescribed only with the proper voluntary consent of a motivated patient. When a person who takes Disulfiram consumes alcohol, it can cause a reaction which can be very unpleasant and sometimes, even dangerous and life-threatening. So, please do not give your relative any such medication without consulting a doctor.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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