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Posted by ryan_s on May 14, 2002, at 20:04:46
Has anyone tried acamprosate (Camprol)? It is in phase III studies by the FDA and is a novel drug that treats alcoholism.
Posted by ChrisK on May 15, 2002, at 11:34:45
In reply to The Cure!, posted by ryan_s on May 14, 2002, at 20:04:46
Having an alcohol problem myself I did some research on this med and it looks very promising. Is there an expected approval date or at least a hoped for release date for this med? Naltrexone helped me some but this sounds even better. I hope it shows up soon.
Posted by BarbaraCat on May 15, 2002, at 14:30:53
In reply to The Cure!, posted by ryan_s on May 14, 2002, at 20:04:46
Acamprosate also seems promising as a mood stabiliser in that it allows L-Taurine (an amino acid that regulates electric activity in the brain) to get shunted into the brain.
> Has anyone tried acamprosate (Camprol)? It is in phase III studies by the FDA and is a novel drug that treats alcoholism.
Posted by ryan_s on May 15, 2002, at 19:09:34
In reply to Re: The Cure! and other benefits » ryan_s, posted by BarbaraCat on May 15, 2002, at 14:30:53
thanks for the response guys! Your above info is more than helpful.
Posted by Anna P. on May 17, 2002, at 0:52:46
In reply to Re: The Cure! and other benefits, posted by ryan_s on May 15, 2002, at 19:09:34
Do you know in which country in Europe, Acamprosate is available?
I wonder if it could work as a mood stabiliser, just like Naltrexone has worked for me.Thanks,
Anna P.
Posted by Zo on May 18, 2002, at 4:42:36
In reply to Re: Acamprosate where?, posted by Anna P. on May 17, 2002, at 0:52:46
I lost track of you! Did you ever get to try Lamictal??
Zo
Posted by Anna P. on May 18, 2002, at 20:07:43
In reply to Re: Anna! How are you?, posted by Zo on May 18, 2002, at 4:42:36
Zo, thanks for asking. Yes, I've tried everything.
Anna P.
Posted by JohnX2 on May 20, 2002, at 1:36:40
In reply to Re: Acamprosate where?, posted by Anna P. on May 17, 2002, at 0:52:46
> Do you know in which country in Europe, Acamprosate is available?
> I wonder if it could work as a mood stabiliser, just like Naltrexone has worked for me.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Anna P.Hi Anna,
I know it is available in England. I'm not sure where else.
The mode of action of Acamprosate is quite different from
Naltrexone. Its definately not an apples-to-apples comparison.There is some clinical interest in Acamprosate as a mood stabilizer
for treatment resistant bipolar (I saw an open study).Naltrexone antagonizes (blocks) opioid receptors.
Acamprosate has 2 modes of action. It enhaces the release
at Gaba(b) receptors and it also weakly inhibits NMDA (excitatory)
transmission.Take Care,
John
Posted by Anna P. on May 21, 2002, at 17:37:36
In reply to Re: Acamprosate where? » Anna P., posted by JohnX2 on May 20, 2002, at 1:36:40
Do you possibly know if Acamprosate has sedating or stimulating effect? For example, Naltrexone and Neurontin had a stimulating effect on me, whereas Depakote and Aricept made me depressed after the first doze. Thanks.
Anna P.
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