How to get disulfiram online

Disulfiram changes the way your body metabolizes and reacts to alcohol. Without the presence of disulfiram, your body breaks down alcohol into ethanol after consumption. Enzymes then break down the ethanol into acetic acid. Disulfiram inhibits these enzymes so that ethanol doesn't get broken down if alcohol is consumed. This causes ethanol to accumulate, which causes unpleasant and potentially dangerous symptoms called the disulfiram-ethanol reaction. People who take disulfiram are aware of this reaction, which provides behavioral reinforcement to abstain from alcohol.

The average disulfiram dose is 250mg once a day, taken in the morning or evening. Disulfiram starts working almost immediately after taking one dose.

There’s no standard duration that physicians prescribe disulfiram because every individual is different. To give a sense of an average timeline, recovery experts recommend engaging with a treatment plan for at least one year. There are no risks to taking disulfiram long-term. If a medication is working for you, it’s reasonable to stick with it. If you stop taking disulfiram, you should be aware that the disulfiram-ethanol reaction can still take place for up to 2 weeks.

No amount of alcohol should be consumed when taking disulfiram. People taking disulfiram should also be careful to avoid alcoholic beverages and alcohol-containing products, such as mouthwashes, cough mixtures, vinegars, and any other products that may contain alcohol. You shouldn't test the effectiveness of the medication by drinking.

If alcohol is consumed while taking disulfiram, the body can have a severe response. The disulfiram-ethanol reaction includes unpleasant symptoms such as dizziness, headache, vomiting, sweating, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, fainting, confusion, nausea, blurred vision, abdominal pain, seizures, low blood pressure, and more. In some cases, symptoms can become life-threatening.

Aside from the potential symptoms of the disulfiram-ethanol reaction, there are very few side effects associated with taking disulfiram itself. Headaches and drowsiness are the most common. Disulfiram isn’t addictive and can be discontinued without withdrawal symptoms. If you do experience any symptoms, please contact your healthcare provider, who can help address them.

People taking disulfiram should avoid drinking alcohol, and should also be mindful of not consuming alcohol in everyday products and food. After getting a disulfiram prescription you should wait 24 hours to ensure you don’t have alcohol in your system before beginning to take disulfiram pills. You should disclose the full extent of your health history and medications with your physician. You might not be a good candidate for disulfiram if you have a history of heart disease, diabetes, epilepsy, liver disease, or other health conditions. See important safety information below to learn more.

There are other FDA-approved medications besides disulfiram to help people stop drinking, such as naltrexone. Unlike disulfiram, naltrexone helps decrease alcohol cravings. Naltrexone works by blocking the pleasurable effects of alcohol, which can weaken the positive associations with alcohol in the brain. This chemical reaction can help reduce cravings, and thus, heavy drinking. Naltrexone can be used to support both moderation or sobriety treatment goals, whereas disulfiram is only for those looking to remain abstinent. Learning about naltrexone vs disulfiram can help illuminate which medication might be right for you.

Disulfiram can be covered in part or in full by insurance. Disulfiram pills typically cost $40 per month without insurance. With insurance coverage, medication is a fraction of the cost.

Yes, it’s possible to get a disulfiram prescription entirely online. After joining Monument and enrolling in medication-assisted treatment you’ll be matched with a physician who can help determine if disulfiram is safe and appropriate for you. Pending a prescription, our pharmacy partner will then ensure your disulfiram pills are sent directly to your door or your local pharmacy of choice.