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I'm starting to think my doctor lied to me

I'm not experiencing any side effects of drinking while on antabuse
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Degbeme · 70-79, M
Wow that is strange. You should be violently ill.
TheRealBarbossa · 36-40
@Degbeme I know. But I gave my theory in a different comment on this post. Feel free to check it out.
SW-User
Most drugs take time to work their way through a body. How long did your doctor say it will take until you notice any side effects?
TheRealBarbossa · 36-40
@SW-User I've been on the pills twice a week the last 4-4,5 months.

Last pill taken was tuesday, and allegedly it's not safe to drink any amount of alcohol the first 2 weeks after.
OldBrit · 61-69, M
That's not good. I've known a few who've used it and normally the reactions are violent.

It stops a liver enzyme working. Have you been having regular lfts while on it? You should get one and see what's happening with your liver.

I never used abatbuse but in my rehab they monitored the liver as they detoxed you. I had a couple of bad withdrawal fits and then took benzos for a week to stop me dying basically.
TheRealBarbossa · 36-40
@OldBrit lfts?


I do blood tests regularly, so doc is paying close attention.


However, my thyroid has increased blood flow, so the hospital is doing a biopsy of it nect month. It started with swollen lymph nodes under my left jaw just before xmas, and the lump is still there.
I've also gotten another lump on the right side of my throat, about halfway down.

Could that have any effect on my meds, maybe?



Edit: did some googling and my thyroid issue might suggest a higher metabolism than average, meaning the effect of the meds are less and shorter lasting.

That would make sense.
OldBrit · 61-69, M
@TheRealBarbossa sorry liver function tests. Should be included in your bloods hopefully.

The thyroid thing does make sense.

Good luck.

Getting and maintaining sobriety has been by far the best thing I've ever done.
TheRealBarbossa · 36-40
@OldBrit I managed to be sober 2012 - 2021 before life came crumbling down and I relapsed. I've done it before and I can do it again.

Thanks ❤
Rabscuttle · 41-45
I should think that feeling the need to abuse insects would in itself constitute a side effect, but maybe that's just me.
JohnnyNoir · 61-69, M
That doesn't make sense

 
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