A drug that acts as a deterrent to drinking alcohol. It is prescribed for people who request help for alcohol dependence. Treatment is usually combined with a counselling programme. Disulfiram slows down the clearance of alcohol in the body, causing flushing, headache, nausea, dizziness, and palpitations. Symptoms may start within 10 minutes of drinking alcohol and can last for hours. Occasionally, large amounts of alcohol taken during treatment can cause unconsciousness; a person taking the drug should carry a warning card.
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