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I am only going on my third week of this med. So far it has helped. I was hoping to get some more feedback from someone who has taken it for a longer period of time. I also wanted to know if anyone has experienced Diarheaa as a side effect and if it was a temp. thing.

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I need to know if anyone was prescribed capral once a dayat 333mg? My prescription says to take it once a day

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Moman | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/30/2010
Condition: Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol
Overall rating 4.3
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Have been taking this med for two weeks now and have no thought of drinking. Even had dinner at a local bar that I went to all the time and didn't want to or need to drink. The gas issues is up there but a small price to pay for not drinking. Recommended big time.

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Paul | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/27/2010
Condition: Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol
Overall rating 4.3
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I am glad to see I am not the only one to have bouts of gas and loose bowel, have been on the drug for about 2 months, has lowered my kravings by 98%. Is worth the tummy troubles I think....

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/13/2010
Condition: Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol
Overall rating 5.0
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I quit drinking on my own 7 years ago and started drinking again 6 months ago. I have been taking this medication for 2 1/2 weeks and my craving are gone. I would recommend this for anyone needing help with cravings atleast try it. The only side effects I have is lots of energy, my house is spotless. I only take 3 pills a day not six, but I only weigh 90lbs my doctor said six a day I will let him know when I have my check-up that 3 is working for me. I know with this medication I will quit again and wont make the mistake of believing you can quit for years and be cured. Once you quit it has to be forever, if you try to social drink you will end up being a heavy drinker again very quickly, I learned my lesson, but without help for my cravings I dont think I would be sober today. Good luck and stay strong.Read More Read Less

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Debbie | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/5/2009
Condition: Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol
Overall rating 3.3
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I still feel a desire to drink. This is no miracle drug but I guess it's helped. I've only been on it for a little over 2 weeks. Maybe it will get better.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/3/2009
Condition: Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol
Overall rating 5.0
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I tried Campral 3 years ago and can still remember it working well at the time. However, for whatever reason, I deliberately chose to drink even though I didn't really want to. I probably wasn't ready to give up my relationship with alcohol. Afterward, I quit taking it which was probably because Campral loses its effectiveness when drinking on it. I made this mistake at the cost of much physical and emotional stress as well as more alcohol related problems mounting up over the last 3 years. For quit some time, I have been stubbornly trying to quit on my own but finally decided to go back to that prescription. It's day 5, and the drug seems to have kicked in. My mental state is like night and day, and I didn't experience any cravings yesterday. By now, I would still be fighting it tooth and nail not to drink, especially if I had to work the next day. My doctor prescribed 1 pill 3 times a day for the first week followed by 2 pills 3 times a day thereafter. He said I may or may not have to take it the rest of my life. However, given the stakes, I plan to chose the former even if I get the feeling that I don't need it anymore or experience some of the side effects that others have commented about. My doctor also prescribed Fluoxetine (Prozac)to me in the case that I don't feel better emotionally after 3 weeks of Campral; I came to the doctor feeling pretty depressed. I'm thinking I may not need the anti-depressent afterall, but that's just my case. I rate this drug with 5 stars across the board with the assumption that it continues to work it's magic. I don't plan on discontinuing due to any of the petty side effects mentioned because, for me, the side effects of drinking are much more unbearable. I also plan to take it with the 3 meals a day so that I don't make the mistake of forgetting doses which people on other review sites mention can be problematic and led to their discontinued due use due to frustration. Why didn't I begin taking this again earlier??Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/14/2009
Condition: Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol
Overall rating 4.0
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billy | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/8/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Very happy with resaults, works for me just fine

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morganmate | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/3/2008
Condition: Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol
Overall rating 5.0
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Found this medication the best so far for treating my alcoholism. Been in and out of AA for the past 4 years, 2 detox and 3 outpatient. This has worked wonders. Been clean and sober for 5 months

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AliciaM | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/25/2008
Condition: Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol
Overall rating 2.0
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I need to know if anyone was prescribed capral once a dayat 333mg? My prescription says to take it once a day

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/30/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.7
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this medcine is only good for the runs to the crapper

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sean | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/6/2008
Condition: Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol
Overall rating 2.3
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i took it for a week and i stopped yesterday because the side effects are way to bad.It gave my the worst diarehha ever in my life, ihad the worst gas , my burps tasted like and according to my girlfrien smelled like farts.(not a joke)worst side effects of any drug ever.

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Grammy | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/14/2008
Condition: Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol
Overall rating 5.0
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I have too much energy. I can't quite working. I'm constantly cleaning and working around the house. I can't set still. Is this a side effect ? I also have gas and make many trips to the bathroom.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/10/2008
Condition: Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol
Overall rating 4.7
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It has really helped eliminate cravings.I wish it were taken once a day.It causes gas badly but worth it.

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anniep | 35-44 | Female | Patient
11/28/2007
Condition: Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol
Overall rating 4.0
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I am only going on my third week of this med. So far it has helped. I was hoping to get some more feedback from someone who has taken it for a longer period of time. I also wanted to know if anyone has experienced Diarheaa as a side effect and if it was a temp. thing.

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