GENERIC NAME: ACAMPROSATE CALCIUM DELAYED-RELEASE - ORAL (a-KAM-proe-sate KAL-see-um)
BRAND NAME(S): Campral
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USES: This medication is used to help alcohol-dependent patients keep from drinking alcohol. It should be used as part of a complete treatment program that includes both counseling and psychological support. Acamprosate is believed to work by restoring the natural balance of chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters).Before beginning this medication, you should no longer be drinking alcohol. Acamprosate has not been shown to be effective if you are still drinking when you start taking it.
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