Posted by twainesworld on February 6, 2004, at 20:07:52
In reply to Antabuse users, posted by katia on February 4, 2004, at 13:59:52
Hi Katia,
Gosh, it's pretty sad (and frightening) that PHARMACISTS didn't have a clue for you about the side effects from taking a certain mg of Antabuse!! UGH!!
As I remember from my ex several years back, who was taking Antabuse during a treatment program he was in for a DWI, even SHAMPOO that had alcohol in it (like certain Dandruff Shampoos, or shampoo with Melaleuca, or Tea Tree Oil, for instance) made him sick -- and he was on a very small amount also! Same with mouthwash - he couldn't even rinse his mouth or gargle with it without becoming desperately ill!!
I would call around to other pharmacies and ask them, though, to be certain (as I would think - and HOPE - one of them would/should know), but be very vigilant about ingesting, or using topically even, anything with alcohol in it! Antabuse is awfully strong stuff!!
Hopefully KBL will post an answer for you, as she seems to be very knowledgeable about drugs, amounts, etc.
Take Care.............. :o)
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