https://www.psychdb.com/ 2026-08-05T14:02:05-0700 https://www.psychdb.com/ https://www.psychdb.com/lib/tpl/bootstrap3/images/favicon.ico text/html 2021-03-02T17:50:36-0700 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.psychdb.com/meds/alcohol/acamprosate?rev=1614736236&do=diff Acamprosate Primer Acamprosate (Trade name: Campral), is a medication used along with psychotherapy to treat alcohol use disorder. Efficacy There is considerable difference in the efficacy of acamprosate between the US and Europe. Numerous European trials have found acamprosate significantly more effective than placebo in reducing drinking days, increasing complete abstinence, and lengthening time to relapse. Evidence from U.S. studies has been mixed. text/html 2021-03-02T17:53:36-0700 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.psychdb.com/meds/alcohol/disulfiram?rev=1614736416&do=diff Disulfiram Primer Disulfiram is a drug used in the treatment of alcohol use disorder, by producing an acute sensitivity to drinking alcohol. Mechanism of Action * Disulfiram works by inhibiting the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH), causing many of the effects of a hangover to be felt immediately following alcohol consumption. text/html 2020-04-30T22:17:05-0700 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.psychdb.com/meds/alcohol/home?rev=1588310225&do=diff Alcohol-related Medications text/html 2022-01-28T11:35:37-0700 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.psychdb.com/meds/alcohol/topiramate?rev=1643398537&do=diff Topiramate (Topamax) Primer Topiramate (Trade name: Topamax) is an anticonvulsant used to treat epilepsy and prevent migraines. It is also used in the treatment of alcohol use disorder. Pharmacokinetics See also article: Introduction to Pharmacology Absorption Distribution Metabolism