Alcohol Issues hudson on 10 Oct 2007 11:54 am
Alcoholism Treatment Drug
The migraine drug Topamax has been revealed to also help people suffering from alcoholism. The drug available by prescription apparently works as a dopamine inhibiter and prevents the “feel good” aspect of alcohol. By inhibiting the positive aspects of drinking alcohol participants in the study stopped drinking.
The subjects in the study were consumers of an average of 11 drinks per day, approximately a twelve pack of beer, two bottles of wine or a pint of 80 proof liquor. After taking the drug many of the study participants stopped drinking completely, the study did not require the participants to stop or even reduce their alcohol intake.
About one in five participants were unable to complete the study as the side effects, such as difficulty concentration, tingling, itching, drowsiness and dizziness.
The cost of the treatment is about $350/mo. not including the cost associated with medical doctor visits and oversight.
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