Disulfiram

Alternate Name: Antabuse

Description: Antabuse is an alcohol dependence drug prescribed for the treatment of alcoholism. Disulfiram is the generic version of Antabuse. Antabuse costs around $233 for a supply of 30, 250 mg tablets, but luckily there are ways to save money. You can use our LowerMyRx Antabuse savings card to save significantly on the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Ethanol Dependency

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 250 MG

Warnings: This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert. Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, epilepsy, thyroid problems, or mental illness, or if you are allergic to rubber or latex. If you consume alcohol while using disulfiram, you will have a reaction that can include: throbbing pain in the head and neck, trouble breathing, nausea and vomiting, sweating, flushing, thirst, chest pain, a fast or pounding heartbeat, lightheadedness or fainting, weakness, blurred vision, confusion, or dizziness. This reaction can last for 30 minutes to several hours. The more alcohol you consume, the worse a reaction will be. A severe reaction can result in death. You may still have an alcohol reaction if you consume alcohol for up to 2 weeks after you stop taking disulfiram. Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. You should carry an identification card or wear a medical alert bracelet to let others know you are taking disulfiram. Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.

Food Warnings: DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL WHILE YOU ARE USING THIS MEDICINE. EVEN SMALL AMOUNTS OF ALCOHOL CAN PRODUCE REACTIONS, WHICH CAN BE LIFE-THREATENING., Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using blood thinners (Coumadin®), isoniazid (Rifamate®, Rifater®), phenytoin (Dilantin®), fosphenytoin (Cerebyx®), mephenytoin (Mesantoin®), or any medicines that make you sleepy (such as sleeping pills, cold and allergy medicine, narcotic pain killers, or sedatives)., You may still have an alcohol reaction if you consume alcohol for up to 2 weeks after you stop taking disulfiram., Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. You should carry an identification card or wear a medical alert bracelet to let others know you are taking disulfiram., Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments., This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.