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  • Methadone for alcohol and drug abuse

    Article
    08/27/08, Healthwise

    Methadone works on parts of the brain and spinal cord to block the "high" caused by using opiates (such as heroin). It also helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms caused by opiate use. The action of methadone is similar to other sy

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  • Disulfiram

    Drug
    12/13/04, Healthwise

    Do not take disulfiram for at least 12 hours after drinking alcohol.

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  • Acamprosate

    Drug
    03/25/05, Healthwise

    Acamprosate may impair judgement, thinking, or motor skills. Do not operate hazardous machinery, including automobiles, until you are reasonably certain that acamprosate does not affect your ability to engage in such activities.

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  • Disulfiram

    Article
    02/15/08, Healthwise

    Disulfiram changes the way your body breaks down (metabolizes) alcohol. If you drink alcohol while you are taking disulfiram, you will experience uncomfortable symptoms, including severe nausea, vomiting, and headache. These symptoms discoura

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  • Naltrexone for alcohol or drug dependence

    Article
    02/15/08, Healthwise

    Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist that interferes with the part of the brain involved in producing the pleasure you get from drinking alcohol or taking other drugs.

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  • Acamprosate for alcohol abuse and dependence

    Article
    02/15/08, Healthwise

    Experts are still studying how this medicine works. It appears to reduce cravings for alcohol by helping balance brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. It also might reduce anxiety, mood swings, and sleep problems caused by alcohol

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  • Oxazepam

    Drug
    04/01/08, Healthwise

    Before taking oxazepam, tell your doctor if you have any breathing problems, glaucoma, porphyria, kidney or liver disease, or a history of depression, suicidal thoughts, or addiction to drugs or alcohol.

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  • Chlordiazepoxide

    Drug
    03/31/08, Healthwise

    Before taking chlordiazepoxide, tell your doctor if you have any breathing problems, glaucoma, porphyria, kidney or liver disease, or a history of depression, suicidal thoughts, or addiction to drugs or alcohol.

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  • Naloxone

    Drug
    10/08/07, Healthwise

    Before using naloxone, tell your doctor if you are using any narcotic pain medicines. The pain-relieving effects of any narcotic medications you use will be reversed if you use them during your treatment with naloxone. Withdrawal symptoms could also

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  • Buprenorphine (oral)

    Drug
    04/25/07, Healthwise

    Like other narcotic medicines, buprenorphine can slow your breathing. Death may occur if breathing becomes too weak.

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