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  1. Wikipedia: Acamprosate en.wikipedia.org - Acamprosate
  2. Alexander DeLuca, MD: Acamprosate (Campral): Medication for Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Treatment doctordeluca.com - Acamprosate (Campral): Medication for Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Treatment
  3. Medscape: Acamprosate Effective in Treating Alcoholism in Smokers, Past Drug Users medscape.com - Acamprosate Effective in Treating Alcoholism in Smokers, Past Drug Users
  4. PharmGKB: Acamprosate: Overview pharmgkb.org - Acamprosate: Overview
  5. Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education: Pharmacotherapy Update: Did You Know... (Nov/Dec 2004)clevelandclinicmeded.com - Pharmacotherapy Update: Did You Know...
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Research Notes on Acamprosate

Acamprosate is a drug prescribed to help treat those who have suffered from alcoholism. It does not prevent withdrawal symptoms, but does help to restore the way the brain works in those individuals who were former heavy drinkers.1 Common side effects include diarrhea, loss of appetite, dry mouth, and itching.2

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  • Acamprosate is only effective when used in combination with attending support groups and abstinence from alcohol.3
  • Can cause agitation and irritability in some individuals.4
  • Can severely impair kidney function.5

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Research Notes References

  1. ↑ American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) (via MedlinePlus): Acamprosate: Why is this Medication Prescribed?
  2. ↑ ASHP (via MedlinePlus): Acamprosate: What Side Effects Can This Medication Cause?
  3. ↑ Wikipedia: Acamprosate
  4. ↑ Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Acamprosate (Oral Route): Precautions
  5. ↑ PharmGKB: Acamprosate: Contraindications

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