Posted by Cam W. on May 17, 2001, at 22:00:19
In reply to Antabuse to begin ADD treatment, posted by niss on May 17, 2001, at 20:38:14
Niss - I know that those with ADD many times have a substance abuse (esp. alcohol) problem. I know that the docs here like to stem the alcohol problem before tackling the underlying ADD. The Antabuse™ (disulfram) stops the metabolism of alcohol at the acetaldehyde stage. It is the acetaldehyde that gave Greg the nasty headache and queasy stomach (like a very nasty hangover) when drinking on Antabuse. When you take the drug daily it stops you from drinking alcohol through a kind of aversion therapy. You know that if you drink alcohol you will get sick, so you are less tempted to spontaneously take a drink.
I haven't heard of Antabuse in ADD. I'd love to hear the rationale behind that choice.
Hope this is of some help. - Cam
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