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Here is a collection of user reviews for the medication Campral sorted by most helpful. ![]()
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Side effects for me are constant ringing in the ears, and anemia. But it worked great. I drank constantly for 16 years, now I haven't had a drop for 3 weeks. That's amazing. Published: November 09, 2007 ::
This medication effectively relieves the cravings for alcohol. Published: September 19, 2007 ::
I have been on Campral for about 3 weeks, and I can finally look at a liquor store without needing or wanting to drink. I used to drink almost every day, now I don't even think about drinking! Published: December 27, 2007 ::
The only side effect I have noticed is an increase of ringing in my ears. Im not sure but I think this drug helps best with the physical side effects of alcoholism. My addiction is more the mental and emotional craving for mental numbness. I have used it to self medicate my depression for years. Published: January 15, 2008 ::
at first i thought i could still drink some and stop while starting campral.........wrong idea. after getting into a volunatary intensive out-patient i developed a true understanding of my habit and the causes. once i really understood this and truly decided i wanted sobriety the medication worked and i have zero hard cravings. occassionally i do think about the old times but i "play the tape" and the outcome is not a good one so i do not drink. i really do not miss alcohol and neither do my wife or kids. this medicine is truly a blessing when used in conjunction with a complete program. Published: January 03, 2008 ::
I find it very effective in reducing cravings. If I even TRY to fantisize my old thoughts, there is no interest any longer. Somewhat difficult for me to remember to take it at the same time every day. Published: October 29, 2007 ::
After hitting rock bottom I was willing to try anything. Campral is such a great help in early recovery. Cravings are eliminated which seems impossible. What a miracle. I was able to begin counseling and AA without the nagging cravings. I'm two years sober and highly recommend this drug! Published: August 20, 2008 ::
This is a wonder drug this completely removed my cravings for alcohol, have had a little runny stool but nothing too severe this really does relieve the cravings. Published: April 06, 2008 ::
This drug is remarkable. It is as if that piece of my brain that motivated me to drink has been shut off. I remember the feelings of wanting to drink, but cannot "feel" them anymore--kind of like remembering what it is like to be hungry but not feeling hungry. Only hassle is having to take it 3x day--mid-day dose is easy to forget. Published: November 30, 2008 ::
non addictive , so far, would lkie to know more about long term side effects,. HOW HAS THIS DRUG BEEN TESTED, AND ON WHAT? HOW MANY YRS has it been on the market, in the us? myself personally is working quite well for drinking, however it seems verry costly, Published: April 06, 2008 ::
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Campral has worked very well in eliminating the cravings of alcohol. This will be a very good tool for those that also use A.A. to abstain from alcohol. I do have joint pain as a side effect, but thats better than jail, court, divorce, ect. Published: November 04, 2007 ::