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I've been drinking heavily for about 15 years and in the last two my health has declined. I tried TSM for a few months, didn't notice any difference, didn't reduce drinking (tried). I switched doctors because I got tired of my old ones horror stories (callous,I know, but I just want to get to the solution. I know the problem!) My new doc brought up antabuse. I thought about it, filled it, still haven't taken it. I have a thyroid condition and I take a lot of meds. A hefty one like AB makes me worry about my poor, long suffering liver. She also put me on lexapro which so far just make me a nauseous zombie. I tried three times to pay my car note yesterday and gave up. Is there an effective anti-craving option that won't damage my liver? Thoughts? I'm at the doc right now cause I feel like crap and have for a week: (Tags: None
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happy2014- i am very sorry you are suffering. Let the doctor's guide you, if they subscribe a medicine be honest about how much you have been drinking. If they say it's okay for your liver, then take their advice. I use L-Glutamine for cravings but I think that you will need something stronger in the beginning. Also something to calm you nerves initially.
Good you are reaching out for help, you cannot do this alone, none of us can.
Keep posting here, this will help too.(AF since 17 May 2014) 2 years 5 months sober
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I take baclofen 250mg and antabuse 250mg twice a week. I wouldnt bother with antabuse on its own, it does little for cravings. SSRIs are known to increase cravings for alcohol which i noticed on higher doses. I'm on 75mg of effexor with 15mg of mirtazapine, in the process of switching over to lexapro because of the zombie effect of effexor, but its been difficult to switch over. What dose of lexapro are you?01-01-2014 - Indifference reached, success with high dose Baclofen 295mg.
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