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What is Campral
used for?
Campral is used to help patients with alcoholism stay
alcohol-free after they have stopped drinking.
Treatment with Campral should be part of a program that includes
counseling and support. Campral
has not shown to help patients who are still drinking at the start of
treatment. Campral has not
been studied in patients who abuse other substances in addition to
alcohol.
Who should not
take Campral?
Do not take Campral if you:
- are allergic to Campral or any of the ingredients in Campral
- have severe kidney problems
General
Precautions with Campral:
- Campral does not get rid of or weaken alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
- Patients using Campral should be watched for symptoms of depression
or thoughts of suicide.
- Campral may impair judgement, thinking, or motor skills.
Do not drive a car or operate dangerous machines until you know
how Campral affects you.
What should I
tell my health care provider?
Tell your health care provider if you:
·
have or had kidney problems
·
are pregnant, are trying to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
·
start
drinking alcohol again
Campral has not been shown to interact with other
medicines. However, it is
always important to tell your health care provider about all the medicines
you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins,
and herbal supplements.
What are some
possible side effects of Campral? (This list is
NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Campral.
Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list
of side effects.)
Some common side effects with Campral include:
- diarrhea
- sleep problems
- anxiety
- depression
- weakness
For more
detailed information about Campral, ask your health care provider or
pharmacist.
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