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| Campral Description:
Campral is used to help patients with alcoholism stay alcohol-free after they have stopped drinking. Treatment with Campral should be part of a program that includes counseling and support. Campral has not shown to help patients who are still drinking at the start of treatment. Campral has not been studied in patients who abuse other substances in addition to alcohol.
Active Ingredient: acamprosate calcium
Strength(s): 333 mg
Dosage Form(s): Tablet |
Product Notes:
Who should not take Campral?
Do not take Campral if you:
are allergic to Campral or any of the ingredients in Campral
have severe kidney problems
General Precautions with Campral:
Campral does not get rid of or weaken alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
Patients using Campral should be watched for symptoms of depression or thoughts of suicide.
Campral may impair judgement, thinking, or motor skills. Do not drive a car or operate dangerous machines until you know how Campral affects you.
What should I tell my health care provider?
Tell your health care provider if you:
· have or had kidney problems
· are pregnant, are trying to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
· start drinking alcohol again
Campral has not been shown to interact with other medicines. Side Effects:
Some common side effects with Campral include:
diarrhea
sleep problems
anxiety
depression
weakness Manufacturer link or canadian Pharmacy drug sources: http://www.campral.com/
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