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[believer]

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I started on antabuse on Monday. Today is day 6 for me! I took a whole tablet until Friday and Saturday when I took half a tablet. I figure it has started to build up in my system. I agree with Cindi that a lot of it is a mental thing.

I felt really tired for the first five days, then suddenly, today, I have energy! Also, the cravings were pretty bad for the first 4 days, a little better yesterday, and really pretty good today. The one thing I did differently was to take an L-glutamine in the morning as well as just before dinner (before I just took it once before dinner). Maybe that made a difference?

Also, using a "reward system". I figure that I used to spend at least $10 a day on wine (in Canada you can't get anything drinkable for less). So every night I didn't drink this week, I put $10 in a little box on my bureau. Today, I went shopping and had $60 to spend! Amazing how it adds up! Of course, I bought very practical things...a pair of very high heeled fushia satin sling backs :H

[jessie]

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Hi Hannah,
I am going to take half a tablet every second day - believe me, it still works for me because the side effects of taking a drink is very uncomfortable! This way I still use my spray etc.
Good luck
Jessie

[Hannah]

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Jessie, let me know how that works out, hoping well - might be a good way to go. Have you been taking it for a while? I haven't got my Antibuse yet, so am on plain old willpower so far, along with Kadzu.

[time2change]

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I also take 1/2 tablet a day and it works fine. Last month after taking 1/2 a day and then not taking it for 3 days i had a drink and could still feel the effects. So do not drink even if it is only 1/2 a tablet.

For me it has taken the option of starting to drink off the table. I don't have the thoughts all the time and it makes it easy for me.

Good Luck all

[AMELIA]

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Hi,
I have just ordered my antabuse. Am looking forward to receiving it now.
Will keep you posted.
Amelia

[jessie]

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Hi Amelia and Hannah,
Tomorrow will be day 6 AF for me thanks to the AB, and I am feeling better everyday. Even started clearing up cupboards and working or reading till 10.30pm. On the wine I would have been heading for bed now - ready to shhleeeppp. And it is only 8.30pm.
Love and all the best.
Jessie

[AMELIA]

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Hey Jessie, so happy to read that you are having a positive experience...
Looking forward to having the 'choice' of drinking (or in my case - overdrinking) to be taken away from me.
Cant wait.
x

[anne1232]

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antabuse works

I have a 'script that is 4 years old. I take 1/2 every FIVE days. Of course, I had to test it-
on day 5, a 4 year old prescription; I thought I was going to have to go to the ER after 2 glasses of wine.
The stuff works. I use an alcohol based hormone cream, even nail polish remover w/ no problems. Just don't put booze down your gullet.
So why take more than necessary? I mark my calendar, and take it early that morning, so as not to go in to the 'planning' phase. It's also financial for me.
BUT I certainly understand anyone who feels they need one daily, or whatever.

[Hannah]

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Wow, Anne - If it works that well, I may try the 1/2 every five days thing too. I definitely want to be able to continue to use my hairspray, etc - and if this stuff works that well, I will take the least amount that I need to - and believe me, I won't test it to find out. Thanks for the info. Still haven't got it, am on my 5th day AF, and recognizing that I could perhaps do without the Antibuse - but it's a good tool for those occasions (weddings, holidays) when I could get into the old mindset that perhaps just a glass wouldn't hurt.......

[AMELIA]

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Cindi, just thought I would leave a quick message here. Looking forward to seeing you post on this thread again SOON. Sending you my love. Looking forward to getting my Antabuse.
xxxxxx

[jessie]

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Hi Anne 1232 and Hannah,
Smile, I also "tested" the effect after my first AB and ended up with a scarlet face, and I mean bloodred, and shortness of breath as if I was hyperventilating. My kids, who did not now that I was on Antabuse, thought I was severy feverish with flu. It was so embarassing and definitely not to be repeated.
You made a good choice
Jessie

[blondechicktoyou]

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antubuse-day 12

I have been taking this for 12 days, just 250 mg a day. I have eaten mayo and pickles and have not had any reaction to it. I have not tried vinegar on my spinach or brussell sprouts. But I have not had any bad effects from this medicine, the only thing I know that if I drink, I will probably get sick. My question is How long are you supposed to be on the drug? My prescription has 2 more refills and I know that one or two weeks after taking the stuff, you still cannot drink, Until it gets out of your system.

[Determinator]

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Blondchicktoyou, good question on how long to stay on it. from a medical perspective it depends on how well you body is holding up per the blood tests for liver function.
It's a good thing to be thinking of though...what happens "after the antabuse" so to speak.

[Frogzter]

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Antabuse

I am very new here (my first posting) but I would like to contribute a few words on Antabuse. I was on it for 6 months and it worked really well, but never drink while on it. I drank a single beer while on it and nearly wound up in the ER. I had hives a splotches all over my body and my throat felt as if it were collapsing. It was a hard lesson to learn! Also, have you primary care physician check your liver if you stay on it for an extended period of time as it reeks havoc on the liver.

:new:

I did not manage to stay sober and it is really hurting me and my family. I am also bi polar and suffer an eating disorder as well so I am going to try the Topamax. I am scared to death as I read a lot of negatives about it on another thread posted here. I hope someone can give me some good news on that account. I am horrified to think it will cause me to become more depressed or angry than I already am but I now have a tremendous desire to stop drinking completely and pray that something will actually work for me. :upset:

I welcome any and all suggestions!

[anne1232]

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consider researching Ibogaine

...used all over the world for addiction and schizophrenia and bipolar treatment.
I personally know 2 bipolar alcoholics who went for the treatment in Mexico and neither of them ever drank again, nor did they ever have another "episode." All cycling ended.
Anyway, you asked for suggestions. This stuff works. It's for people for whom nothing else worked. It costs a bit of money but less than the damage of alcohol or the cost of traditional programs. Ibogaine treatment has been on CNN, NPR, 60 Minutes, etc. I have lots of articles if you contact me directly I can forward.

ibeginagain.org