Learn About Campral®
If you are an alcoholic who wants to get sober, you may be looking at the various options available to help with this task. Getting sober can be a challenge, as your mind and body have become dependent on the alcohol. One of the tools that can aid in your recovery is a medication called Campral (acamprosate calcium in its generic form). Learning more about this medication can help you determine if it is right for you and your recovery. Here is what you need to know about Campral.
What is Campral?
Campral is a prescription medication that can help a person struggling to remain sober, stay sober. It is an oral medication that is typically taken three times per day. The pill is white and round in shape. The exact dosage that you will need varies based on your weight and how much alcohol you have been consuming. Campral is the name brand, and it is also available in generic form under the name of acamprosate calcium.
How does Campral Work?
Campral is a medication that can help you stay sober after the initial withdrawal period. After you withdraw from alcohol, you can begin to take this medication. This medication helps to restore the balance of chemicals in the brain, also known as neurotransmitters. This helps to decrease your dependency on alcohol, while also curbing cravings. You need to detox the alcohol out of your body before beginning Campral, and then remain off of alcohol while taking this medication. The medication cannot effectively work when there is alcohol in your system.
What are the Side Effects of Campral?
How Much Does Campral Cost?
If you are considering taking Campral, you wonder how much this prescription will cost. It is important to note that the pharmacy you use may have different costs for the medication. Insurance often also covers some or all of the cost of the medication. This can bring cost down drastically for the medications. Be sure to contact your insurance company to ask them whether they cover this medication, and if so, how much your out-of-pocket costs will be.
If you do not have insurance or if your insurance will not cover Campral, here are a general costs to keep in mind. On average, Campral costs $287.00 for 180 pills. Most people take two pills, three times per day, so this is typically a 30 days supply. A generic version of this pill is also available. On average, a 30-day supply of the generic pill, acamprosate calcium, costs $125 through a normal pharmacy.
However, you may be able to receive this medication at a discounted rate AND have it delivered to your door through Recovery Delivered. Learn more here.
How Can You Increase the Effectiveness of Campral?
When you are taking Campral, it is important that you abstain from drinking any alcohol. Even one drink can affect the medication’s ability to help you.
It is also important to note that while Campral can physically help you with your alcoholism, it is still important to get emotional and mental help for your addiction. Those who seek counseling, participate in alcohol recovery groups or classes and take Campral have a higher sobriety success rate compared to those who only take the medication by itself.
Campral is a prescription pill that can be prescribed to you by your physician or by a facility that helps you overcome alcohol addiction. If you are looking to become sober and feel that Campral may be beneficial to you, talk to your physician or alcohol addiction professional to find out if you may be a candidate for this medication. Taking this medication in conjunction with other treatment methods, such as counseling, can help you achieve sobriety and abstain from alcohol for good.
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- Loss of Appetite
- Stomach Pain
- Weight Loss
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