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Campral FAQ
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FAQ on Campral Medication
Is there a generic form of Campral available?
Yes. It is called acamprosate, after the name of Campral's active
ingredient - acamprosate calcium.
Can Campral be used by patients who abuse other
substances in addition to alcohol?
Campral is approved only for treatment of alcoholism. Other uses of the
medication have not been studied properly yet.
Does Campral help to get rid of alcohol withdrawal
symptoms?
No. Campral only helps not to start drinking again after the withdrawal
period. Campral reduces the physical and emotional discomfort many
people feel in the weeks and months after they've stopped drinking.
Does Campral dangerously interact with other
medicines?
No interaction has been reported so far. Anyway, you should better tell
your doctor of any prescription and non-prescription medicines you take
when you plan to start treatment with Campral.
In what cases shoud I avoid using Campral?
You should not take Campral if you are allergic to acamprosate calcium.
The medication is also contradicted in patients with severe renal
impairment.
Is Campral addictive?
No, it is not.
What are side effects of using Campral?
They do not look extremely serious. Some patients may suffer from
diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, and itching skin. As for sleep problems
and depression or anxiety experienced by some persons, they may rather
be caused by the stress of alcohol withdrawal, inevitable at the first
stage of the treatment.
What is the recommended dose of Campral?
Either one or two Campral 333mg time-release pills three times a day,
depending on your physician's recommendations. The standard dose may be
specially adjusted for the patients who have kidney problems, too.
Becasue Campral tablets are protected with a special coating that
makes them delayed-release, they should always be swallowed whole,
without chewing or crashing.
How long is the usual period of treatment with
Campral?
Campral is usually prescribed for up to 12 months after a person quits drinking. The
medication should not be ceased even if the patient relapses and starts drinking alcohol
again.
We take great
interest in collecting any information concerning Campral medication
and treatment of alcoholism.
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