Description
Antabuse is used for treating alcohol addiction by blocking body's ability to breakdown alcohol. Antabuse causes alcohol intoxication side effects if the person drinks even a small ammount of alcohol.

How to Use
Antabuse can be taken with or without food. Antabuse can be chewed, swallowed or mixed with food.

Warnings/Precautions
Before taking Antabuse, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if you have allergies to medicines, if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast––feeding, if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation or dietary supplement, if you have allergies to medicines, foods or other substances (e.g., latex rubber), if you have brain damage, diabetes, heart or lung disease, mental or mood problems (e.g., depression), an underactive thyroid, seizures or liver, or kidney problems. Make sure to let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines, especially alcohol–containing medicines (e.g., certain HIV protease inhibitors [e.g., amprenavir], cough syrups, other liquid medicines) or metronidazole because the risk of severe side effects may be increased. Let your doctor know if you are taking anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin), benzodiazepines (e.g., diazepam), isoniazid or phenytoin because side effects may be increased by Antabuse.

Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Antabuse take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Possible Side Effects
Some of the possible side effects are – drowsiness; headache; metallic or garlic taste in mouth. Immediately consult a doctor if you experience–severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips or tongue); blurred vision; changes in color vision; dark urine; loss of appetite; mental or mood problems; nausea; numbness or tingling of the arms or legs; seizures; tiredness; vomiting; weakness; yellowing of the eyes or skin.

Storage
Store Antabuse at room temperature between 68 –– 77 °F (20 – –25 °C) in a tightly closed container, away from heat, moisture and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Antabuse out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Overdose
If overdose is suspected, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe dizziness, fainting, nausea and vomiting.

More Information
Make sure to let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines,especially alcohol–containing medicines (e.g., certain HIV protease inhibitors [e.g., amprenavir], cough syrups, other liquid medicines) or metronidazole because the risk of severe side effects may be increased. Let your dictor know if you are taking anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin), benzodiazepines (e.g., diazepam), isoniazid or phenytoin because side effects may be increased by Antabuse.

Disclaimer
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