Which medications treat alcoholism?

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  1. Dr. Howard Shaffer
     
    Dr. Howard Shaffer answered:
    Some Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications for treating alcohol abuse include:
    • Acamprosate (Campral): Reduces unpleasant effects associated with abstaining from alcohol.
    • Disulfiram (Antabuse): Causes unpleasant effects (nausea, vomiting, flushing, and others) from drinking alcohol.
    • Naltrexone (Depade, ReVia, Vivitrol): Reduces pleasurable effects of alcohol; reduces cravings.
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