Is campral safe? Does it make you weak?

[E_gitz]

I've been trying to read up on Campral for the past several weeks and I have browsed through this forum for a little bit. I can't quite seem to find the information I need.

One of the possible side affects of Campral is weakness. Has anyone here experienced that on Campral? I am trying to get into shape, so I have been lifting weights everyday. I am a 23 year old petite female, so I am worried that taking Campral could make my tiny arms and legs even weaker and then I could hurt myself during a workout.

Has anyone experienced any other kind of dangerous side affects? Or know someone that has? I know the packaging has to list possible side affects, but I want to know what people are experiencing in real use with this drug. Not a clinical study.

:thanks:

[SK8RGRL]

Is campral safe? Does it make you weak?

I have taken Campral with absolutely NO side effects what so ever. A few people notice stomach problems, but thats just about it. I stopped taking it cuz I continued to drink on it rendering it useless. Don't be scared about trying it. As I said, I noticed NOTHING. Read thru the posts, many swear by it. Good luck. Oh, and why do you need to shape up if you so tiny??

[E_gitz]

Is campral safe? Does it make you weak?

Thanks

Thanks for the reply sk8rgrl. I have been taking the stuff for one day now, and I dont really notice anything either. Ive been tired all day, but that might have nothing to do with the Campral. In response to your question, I am not really trying to lose weight, I just need to get more fit. Like change my flab into muscles.

:thanks:

[Guest]

Is campral safe? Does it make you weak?

I have been taking Campral for about 6 weeks now. As a sporty, athletic type once I gave up AL I couldn't wait to get my old fitness and strenght back. I have had absolutely no problem with Campral and have literally gone from strength to strength. I love lifting weights and am currently building up to squatting over my own body mass. I was always a bit 'interesting' gut-wise since I try and follow a hi-protein diet with lots of fruit and veg. When I combined that with AL binges the reaction was certainly very interesting indeed.

Don't worry and without AL you should build up your strength easily.

[snakeinthebottle]

Is campral safe? Does it make you weak?

Hi, :welcome: I'm into my third week on Campral; 2 tabs-3TAD(the normal recommendation). I also work out and have noticed no strength decreases at all. What I am experiencing is sleeplessness; will get up at 2 or 3am and walk around the neighborhood or just read. Also, seem to be "down" somewhat; these are not happy pills. But that could be just body reacting to no alcohol. I don't know what your prescription is, but from the tech info I read, the effects of Campral are influenced by a person's weight; so, you being petite, might have great results with 1tab-3TAD or even less. See what your doctor says. I am going to try and cut back after a month or so. I guess the main thing is to get the desired results(no cravings) with the lowest dosage, since I was told I should take it for at least a year. Best of luck in the coming journey. Tom

[snakeinthebottle]

Is campral safe? Does it make you weak?

addition to last post

Hi again, If you haven't done so allready, do a Google search on Campral. All kinds of info; more than you really wanted to know. Getting back to dosage, mine originally was 1tab-3TAD, but doc doubled it because I was getting shakes first week(detox). That really helped. But like I said, hope to eventually reduce it. :goodluck: Tom

[Guest]

Is campral safe? Does it make you weak?

Hi again, yes Campral is dose often does depend on body mass. I was hovering just over the 60Kgs mark when I first started so it was suggested I try 2 in the morning, then 1 in the afternoon + evening to make it 4 per day. I have lost a couple of lbs since and as I am training more, eating better I am leaning up well. Still on 4 a day but think I may reduce to 3.

SIB, I was under the impression Campral does nothing for the shakes - it's to help with cravings once you have detoxed and stopped completely - so surprised how your Dr adjusted the dose.

[snakeinthebottle]

Is campral safe? Does it make you weak?

Ukblonde

Hi, My doctor said Campral does help with physical problems besides just cravings. Probably depends how severe. She uses Campral for patients because ,from her research, it is the least stressful on the liver.:wavin::bye: Tom

[E_gitz]

Is campral safe? Does it make you weak?

Thanks for the help guys!

Hey,

Thank you guys for the info. I'm gonna continue to lift weights and jog then. But, I'm on day two and I have been EXTREMELY tired since yesterday! Did you guys notice that? I did a search on Yahoo, not Google yet, but the stuff I found said that Campral might make some people drowsy. Will the drowsiness go away? I'm on 2 pills 3 TAD also. Maybe I should cut down to only 3 or 4 pills a day.

[cowgal]

Is campral safe? Does it make you weak?

nope

I have not had the sleepiness, weakness or ANY problems taking the Campral.................I just have not noticed a reduction in cravings, maybe I am not taking it regularly enough though, I have forgotten it a couple days here and there, overall I really don't notice much of a difference AT ALL......................don't want to stop though, afraid I will go back to my old ways...............not good!:no::damn:

Good luck,:goodluck:

MA:l:h

[Guest]

Is campral safe? Does it make you weak?

I was not aware Campral had any sedative effect - a lot of meds list all the 'possible' and reported sides, many off which are rare and may be just co-incidence. Generally it's a very safe, low risk drug to take.

Tiredness could just be due to your body getting over the large quantities of AL it has been subjected to!

[dimbulb]

Is campral safe? Does it make you weak?

Hi Tom...I've had really good results taking 1 pill 3TAD. My original RX was for 2 pills 3TAD. but the gas side effects bothered me so much I cut back...still working and I'm coming up on my first 90 days AF!!! I'm pretty tickled. At my last appointment my Dr. was sharing that they are using Campral at some marine corp bases to help returning service men/women avoid the "windmills" in their thinking during the day and night. I've noticed that I don't dwell on old fights with my Ex...in the past I would re argue those things again and again in my head. Also he said it seems to help impulsive behaviors of anykind. I sure would say that I am more focused after starting Campral. I am much less ADD in my work habits now...I used to have about 5 different chores going at once and never fully finishing any of them for days....now much better. Anyway, congratulations on being AF. Paul

[ready2quit]

Is campral safe? Does it make you weak?

Funny all the different reactions to Campral. It makes me tired and I am having tons of trouble focusing. So much that next time I go to the dr. I'm going to see if I can get some adderall or something to help with the focus problem. The Campral worked great when I first started it but I've been drinking with it so I've stopped for a couple days until I get some AF days going and then restart it.

[Evie.Lou]

Is campral safe? Does it make you weak?

I did not feel any thing at all from Campral.I guess it is different for everyone.It is worth a try (I think)...EVIE

[dimbulb]

Is campral safe? Does it make you weak?

Campral lag time....

Hey don't give up...My Dr. gave me his product information book along with the patient literature. Key to remember is that what I read indicates a 5 day period before the Campral is fully up to strength. Also, I had a really nasty panic attack during my last drinking binge. I thought that bad hang overs were a motivator for AF...the 3 day panic attack really scared me....so I was really in the mood to go AF. I actually went directly to the Betty Ford Center. When I realized I couldn't afford that( $29k up front, no insurance accepted) I made an appt with an old old friend who was my Dr. years ago and is recovering and has an addictions practice. Anyway he gave me his cell phone # with the pledge to call him 24/7 before I took my first drink. I can see for me the social connections, an AA group where 2 more men and also my next door neighbor gave me numbers so if my Dr was not available I had more to call. The Campral literature stresses putting together a social component of treatment along with your medication and medical support. Now I've created a pool of people...my adult kids included...who support and cheer this AF effort on and I don't want to disappoint if I fail. This is why I like this site...you have access to people's efforts to be sober. It always cheers me on to read of their efforts.