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Acamprosate for Alcohol Abuse and Dependence
How It Works
Experts are still studying how this medicine works. It appears to reduce cravings for alcohol by helping balance brain chemicals called Reference neurotransmitters Opens New Window. It also might reduce Reference anxiety Opens New Window, mood swings, and sleep problems caused by alcohol withdrawal.Reference 1
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: January 18, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Peter Monti, PhD - Alcohol and Addiction |
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