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Alcoholism and Disulfiram

2017-03-22 10:48:51
I want to try Disulfiram as a medication for my father to reduce and stop alcohol consumption in India. Kindly advice if it is safe to try this medication. His Age: 64 Well Built
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Hello......Don't give disulfuram,  even doctors don't give if person  is not willing to quit  alcohol..  It causes  symptoms like nausea, vomiting,  sweating,  palpitation etc..  Not a good choice  .. Now a days doc choose better  drug than this..  Take him to psychiatrist in nearest hospital.

Answered2017-03-23 17:04:30

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