Suggest me medicines to control alcohol drinking.

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My father drinks alcohol heavily every day and behaves very rashly at home. Would you please suggest some tablets to control alcohol drinking?

Answered by Ananth Shanmugam

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Dr. Ananth Shanmugam is a highly experienced psychiatrist and andrologist with expertise in mental health, psychotherapy, and counseling. He provides compassionate care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and men’s health issues. With a focus on holistic well-being, he blends medical expertise with personalized therapy to help patients achieve emotional balance, mental resilience, and healthier relationships.

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Hi,

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I have some questions. How old is your dad? How heavy is his drinking? How long has he been drinking?

To quit alcohol, the person has to decide to do it firmly. He should join an alcoholic recovery group. To reduce cravings, I suggest medications such as Acamprosate or Naltrexone. We can also try using Antabuse (Disulfiram) to make it unpleasant for him to drink. Most alcoholics are depressed and should be concomitantly given antidepressants.

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Published At October 16, 2014
Reviewed At June 20, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ananth Shanmugam is a highly experienced psychiatrist and andrologist with expertise in mental health, psychotherapy, and counseling. He provides compassionate care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and men’s health issues. With a focus on holistic well-being, he blends medical expertise with personalized therapy to help patients achieve emotional balance, mental resilience, and healthier relationships.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ananth Shanmugam is a highly experienced psychiatrist and andrologist with expertise in mental health, psychotherapy, and counseling. He provides compassionate care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and men’s health issues. With a focus on holistic well-being, he blends medical expertise with personalized therapy to help patients achieve emotional balance, mental resilience, and healthier relationships.

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