Uses of Acamprosate

Acamprosate is used to treat patients with alcohol dependence by helping them abstain from drinking alcoholic drinks.

Therapeutic Category

Acamprosate: Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Analogue

How Acamprosate works

Acamprosate acts by activating Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) receptors in the brain and exerting a controlling influence on alcohol cravings. It also stabilizes the chemical changes in the brain that have taken place during alcohol consumption. 

Common side effects of Acamprosate

• diarrhea
• stomach pain, gas
• nausea, vomiting
• spotty skin rash with itching
• decreased sexual desire
• impotence (inability to achieve erection or orgasm in men)
• frigidity (inability to achieve orgasm in women)

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor:

• in case of accidental overdose or ingestion

Health Tips for Acamprosate

• Inform your doctor, if you are pregnant or are planning to have a baby