Always inform your doctor about all medications, supplements, and even over-the-counter drugs you take before starting Antabuse. This includes alcohol-containing products like cough syrups.
Antabuse interacts significantly with metronidazole, resulting in potential disulfiram-like reactions, intensifying Antabuse’s effects.
Combining Antabuse with warfarin may increase bleeding risk; careful monitoring of blood clotting parameters is necessary.
Patients on isoniazid should exercise caution; the combination may increase the risk of liver damage. Regular liver function tests are advised.
Concurrent use of phenytoin with Antabuse can alter the metabolism of both drugs, potentially affecting their efficacy and causing adverse effects. Close monitoring is needed.
Avoid consuming alcohol in any form while on Antabuse. Even small amounts can trigger severe reactions.
Discuss all potential drug interactions with your physician. They can help you manage your medications safely and effectively.
