Compare DISULFIRAM (Disulfiram) and GABAPENTIN (Gabapentin) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Disulfiram, Antabuse · Substance Use Agent
How it works
Other agent
Approved for
Gabapentin, Neurontin · Anticonvulsant
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The precise mechanisms by which gabapentin produces its analgesic and antiepileptic actions are unknown. Gabapentin is structurally related to the neurotra...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 17 Reddit discussions
DISULFIRAM
29%
positive
7 threads
GABAPENTIN
50%
positive
10 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
7 Reddit threads analysed for DISULFIRAM
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
1
Avg Post Score
230 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Threads directly comparing DISULFIRAM to other medications
Hi guys! I know that in school we were taught that Flagyl and alcohol use produced a disulfiram reaction but in PUBMED they did a study in 2020 with a double-blind, placebo-controlled study in 12 people (I know the sample size is low) and " found no difference in aldehyde dehydrogenase levels betwe
I ordered some groceries today, but someone made a mistake. Instead of fruits, snacks, non-alcoholic beers, and other beverages, the courier delivered 6 bottles of regular beer and a package of potato chips. I thought I had my addiction under control; I even posted today about being sober for 50 da
[Our Medical Director found these picture perfect poisonous mushrooms \(amanita muscaria\) in our parking lot.](https://preview.redd.it/3qdgczps6w1e1.png?width=647&format=png&auto=webp&s=1b45eed3dd752f30f7ed1cfdbd117cefee93a4d7) At the Poison Center, we say “all mushrooms are edible, som
It has been quite a journey, and I would be remiss if I did not thank this community for taking part in it alongside me. Over the last two years, and in the years before when I would quit for days, weeks, and months on end, I learned that there is no quick fix, no catch-all solution that can be appl
been in rehab many times (OUD) and fear a lot of people here don’t really know how it works in AA cuz you’re all breaking anonymity by saying you’ve seen him in a meeting 😭😭😭 homie is scared of the law and may be an unpopular opinion but i hope he stays sober throughout this legal process and lea
I am on rotations and I heard a pharmacist counseling on this. However, there have been reviews of the data and no apparent connection has been made. Apparently that was all based on a few case studies and the MOA doesn't suggest that it would cause disulfiram-like reaction. I know we've all heard t
Yesterday a patient's insurance (!!!) caught a drug interaction (he doesn't get the Disulfiram from my pharmacy, but bills it through the same insurance). This was a HARD STOP, pharmacist could not override type of interaction alert. Apparently Fluticasone nasal spray (Flonase) has a small amou
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10 Reddit threads analysed for GABAPENTIN
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
391 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
I need to feel like I’m not crazy. I was diagnosed with fibro about two years ago. Underwent quite a few tests including an EMG to rule out other things. Currently taking gabapentin to help symptoms. But along with the pain I get so many muscle twitches. Kind of like when you get that really annoyi
Today my boyfriend of a year told me he doesn’t think I should be taking my opioid pain medication any longer. I have had chronic pain for 18 years, have tried every single thing I could think of, that was recommended to me, have had multiple surgeries, and ended up with CRPS in my right hip/thigh.
I'm going to share my story and what I've found does work and doesn't work for me. Feel free to ask questions. And feel free to comment with your own journey. I was diagnosed at 23. I went to Disney world and on the second day I woke up and couldn't walk. I was in so much pain. My legs and feet wer
And the only fibromyalgia drug in existence as far as any of them know is gabapentin, but gabapentin makes it so you can't feel your clitoris.
I had my monthly appointment with my PM doc this morning. I brought up the new drug that has just been approved by the FDA and wanted to get his thoughts on it. He said and I am quoting him pretty detailed here; The drug has only been approved by the FDA for acute pain only, as in post surgical pa
I work in a pharmacy, which is honestly an awful environment if you have chronic pain and fatigue because I'm absolutely killed after every shift, but honestly it's the attitudes of my coworkers that really cut deep. Right now, I'm not taking any opioid medication, but I did in the past and it's rea
So over 3 years ago now I had a very unpleasant situation occur with my pain doctor at the time. (The link to that long story is here: [https://www.reddit.com/r/ChronicPain/comments/xq86rj/an\_update\_to\_an\_arrogant\_doctor\_forcing\_me\_to\_go/](https://www.reddit.com/r/ChronicPain/comments/xq86r
I was hit by a fckn truck. I’m being as positive as I can be. She went on to say that she got better from her accident using positive thoughts and yoga. I wish I could do yoga. I’m in physical therapy with a goal of hopefully being able to do yoga again one day. No essential oil ointments don’t help
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
DISULFIRAM is a Substance Use Agent, while GABAPENTIN belongs to the Anticonvulsant class. This means they work through different pharmacological mechanisms, which may influence both efficacy and side effect profiles.
DISULFIRAM carries 2 FDA warnings. GABAPENTIN carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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