Acamprosate Calcium Drug Info

• Acamprosate

Acamprosate is a prescription drug used to help people abstain from alcohol. This eMedTV Web page provides an in-depth look at acamprosate, including information on how it works, possible side effects, tips on taking the drug, and more.

• Side Effects of Acamprosate

Suicidal thoughts or behaviors and allergic reactions are some of the serious side effects of acamprosate. This eMedTV page provides lists of both common and rare side effects of the drug, as well as those that require prompt medical care.

• What Is Acamprosate Used For?

As this eMedTV resource explains, acamprosate uses primarily consist of treating alcohol dependence in people who are trying to abstain from alcohol. This page also describes symptoms of alcohol dependence and explains how acamprosate works.

• Acamprosate Dosing

The typical acamprosate dosage is two 333-mg tablets taken three times a day. However, as this page from the eMedTV Web site explains, acamprosate dosing guidelines will vary based on several factors, such as how well your kidneys are functioning.

• Drug Interactions With Acamprosate

This eMedTV article explains that although there are no known drug interactions with acamprosate at this time, some medicines could still cause problems with acamprosate. This page also explains how to prevent potentially negative drug interactions.

• Precautions and Warnings With Acamprosate

By understanding precautions and warnings with acamprosate, you can minimize potential risks of the drug. This eMedTV Web article describes these precautions in more detail, including information on who should not use this medication.