Campral Use
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Campral Use
Hi friends,
so I thought I would try getting sober a few months ago and that didn't work. Talked to my doctor and she prescribed Campral (or Acamprosate Calcium). I'm starting it today. Has anyone used it? It says to take 2 pills 3 times a day, but I'm starting at 1 pill, 3 times a day. I'm so nervous, I want it to work so badly.
Thanks for any info on this.
so I thought I would try getting sober a few months ago and that didn't work. Talked to my doctor and she prescribed Campral (or Acamprosate Calcium). I'm starting it today. Has anyone used it? It says to take 2 pills 3 times a day, but I'm starting at 1 pill, 3 times a day. I'm so nervous, I want it to work so badly.
Thanks for any info on this.
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Hello...I tried taking Campral on two separate occasions and it made me feel a bit sluggish. I really found it a pain taking it three times a day and that was the main reason I stopped it both times. I didn't take out long enough to see any effects that it would have on my brain chemistry so I really can't say if its good or bad. Good luck with it!
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Originally Posted by Anna 
I didn't use Campral.
What have you tried in the past to get sober? There is lots of support here, so I do hope you continue to read and post.
What have you tried in the past to get sober? There is lots of support here, so I do hope you continue to read and post.
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Why are you terrified of AA? AAers are the nicest most non judgemental people you will ever meet. AA meetings are where I feel safest.
I was on Camprell for a few years and it never seemed to do anything but who knows because I stayed sober.
I was on Camprell for a few years and it never seemed to do anything but who knows because I stayed sober.
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Anna,
I was prescribed Campral after a stint in rehab. I took it for about 6 months. I did think it suppressed some urges for alcohol, but I also was working other recovery programs( which you are supposed to do on Campral). I can't say it was the Campral or not....at the point where I was, I was willing to do anything that would help. It takes about 2-3 weeks for the medication to become affective. It does not give instant relief. I did not experience any side affects....but I do remember it was expensive. It really did nothing for me in the long run....I don't think you can be on it very long before it loses effectiveness . Best wishes
I was prescribed Campral after a stint in rehab. I took it for about 6 months. I did think it suppressed some urges for alcohol, but I also was working other recovery programs( which you are supposed to do on Campral). I can't say it was the Campral or not....at the point where I was, I was willing to do anything that would help. It takes about 2-3 weeks for the medication to become affective. It does not give instant relief. I did not experience any side affects....but I do remember it was expensive. It really did nothing for me in the long run....I don't think you can be on it very long before it loses effectiveness . Best wishes
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Originally Posted by MIRecovery
Why are you terrified of AA? AAers are the nicest most non judgemental people you will ever meet. AA meetings are where I feel safest.
I was on Camprell for a few years and it never seemed to do anything but who knows because I stayed sober.
I was on Camprell for a few years and it never seemed to do anything but who knows because I stayed sober.
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Originally Posted by secretary
Because of self denial and then I'm admitting I really am an alcoholic.
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Originally Posted by secretary
Great as long as I've been drinking. Not do great the next morning.
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Originally Posted by secretary
Hi friends, so I thought I would try getting sober a few months ago and that didn't work. Talked to my doctor and she prescribed Campral (or Acamprosate Calcium). I'm starting it today. Has anyone used it? It says to take 2 pills 3 times a day, but I'm starting at 1 pill, 3 times a day. I'm so nervous, I want it to work so badly. Thanks for any info on this.
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Hi..I've been taking campral for a week and I genuinely think it helps! I was on 1 tablet 3 times a day but have increased to 2. It might be my imagination but I don't feel an actual craving.. although that doesn't stop me obsessing about it..just feel more rational when I do!! Hope you get on OK with it!
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I've been taking campral for about 2 months (2 tabs 3x/day) and I think it helps a lot. During these 2 months, I haven't felt close to going to the liquor store. The thought still comes in at times, but I think the drug makes it easier to not act on it. I'm also involved in a partial hospitalization outpatient rehab, plus doing aa at night. I'm using all the tools available to me, and I actually feel quite stable right now. I'm lucky to be able to focus completely on recovery right now, but I know this doesn't last forever.
So I like campral a lot, but I suggest adding in anything else you have time for: aa, one-on-one therapy, group therapy, rehab.
So I like campral a lot, but I suggest adding in anything else you have time for: aa, one-on-one therapy, group therapy, rehab.
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Originally Posted by standard13
I've been taking campral for about 2 months (2 tabs 3x/day) and I think it helps a lot. During these 2 months, I haven't felt close to going to the liquor store. The thought still comes in at times, but I think the drug makes it easier to not act on it. I'm also involved in a partial hospitalization outpatient rehab, plus doing aa at night. I'm using all the tools available to me, and I actually feel quite stable right now. I'm lucky to be able to focus completely on recovery right now, but I know this doesn't last forever. So I like campral a lot, but I suggest adding in anything else you have time for: aa, one-on-one therapy, group therapy, rehab.
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Congrats on your 2nd night sober i employ a no alcohol rule in my home secretary there is plenty of places for non alcoholics to drink
have you thought about this you are entitled to have an alcohol free home & partners should understand this its a shame many dont my wife would fight and injure if someone tried to bring alcohol in our home but i first let anyone know my home is alcohol free
i think having a alcohol free home is essential for any recovering alcoholics
you have our full support & congrats again bud
have you thought about this you are entitled to have an alcohol free home & partners should understand this its a shame many dont my wife would fight and injure if someone tried to bring alcohol in our home but i first let anyone know my home is alcohol free
i think having a alcohol free home is essential for any recovering alcoholics
you have our full support & congrats again bud
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