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writes:My boyfriend has finally gone to the doctors on his own accord to try to suppress his alcohol cravings.Once he starts he cant stop. Its not all the time but its definately more frequent these days and he definately needs help.I can't push him to do anything more at the moment AA etc, and Im actually shocked and surprised that he has taken these steps to see the doctor.He has been subscribed Trexan, does anyone have any experience / knowledge about these tablets??Many thanks Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (5 March 2011): thank you so much for your response, I really appreciate it.Anything is better than him doing right now, so am hoping he takes the tablets daily and gets a hold of his life.Alcoholism is a horrible horrible addiction and such a shame as well. All he wants to be is normal, but I can see he can never be that :-(
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reader, anonymous, writes (4 March 2011): From Web MD:This medication is used to prevent people who have been addicted to certain drugs (opiates) from taking them again. It is used as part of a complete treatment program for drug abuse (e.g., compliance monitoring, counseling, behavioral contract, lifestyle changes). This medication must not be used in people currently taking opiates, including methadone. Doing so can cause sudden withdrawal symptoms.Naltrexone belongs to a class of drugs known as opiate antagonists. It works in the brain to prevent opiate effects (e.g., feelings of well-being, pain relief). It also decreases the desire to take opiates.This medication is also used to treat alcohol abuse. It can help people drink less alcohol or stop drinking altogether. It also decreases the desire to drink alcohol when used with a treatment program that includes counseling, support, and lifestyle changes.OK.... now for the options...First it's good your BF has acknowledged his need to do something about his cravings... that's what alcoholism is, so as soon as he can take the next step he'll be better off. What concerns me about Trexan is that it's used by people to allow them to drink LESS, not stay OFF alcohol.If this doesn't work he might try Antabuse, which results in UGLY results when someone taking it drinks (flush skin, nausea, puking...). It's usually used in situations where someone has to give the drug to a person and witness them swallowing it... it's NOT something that folks who deep down want to drink are going to take.Here's a good article on trying to fight alcoholism with drugs:http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/alcohol-abuse/features/fighting-alcoholism-with-medicationsFinally, if you're in a relationship with an alcoholic (and don't think that they look or behave in any one way!) you might want to go to a few al-anon meetings. They are literally EVERYWHERE and you can get a great deal of very good advice there.
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