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How Long Does It Take For The Effect Of DISULFIRAM To Wear Off Completely ?

how long does it take for the effect of DISULFIRAM to wear off completely?after how many hours or days is it safe to have alcohol?
Mon, 2 Jan 2012
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Pediatrician, Infectious Diseases 's  Response
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The effect of disulfiram on alcohol metabolism may start within 1-2 hrs and may remain til 2 weeks after the last dose.so you have to wait for atleast 14 days before consuming alcohol after the last dose of disulfiram.
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General & Family Physician Dr. Prakash Kumar Gupta's  Response
hello and wellcome to healthcare magic ,disulfiram only alters the tastke caree of ffealcohol it has nothing with safety ,its affect lasts a day or two it is given to control your habbit of taking alcohol ,take care
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How Long Does It Take For The Effect Of DISULFIRAM To Wear Off Completely ?

Hello Welcome to healthcare magic. The effect of disulfiram on alcohol metabolism may start within 1-2 hrs and may remain til 2 weeks after the last dose.so you have to wait for atleast 14 days before consuming alcohol after the last dose of disulfiram. Thank you