Esperal - Alcohol Implant or Oral Tablets? What to Choose?

Esperal as an Alcohol Implant

Alcohol coding involves the subcutaneous implantation of Esperal in tablet form. The procedure is performed by a doctor who adjusts the dose of the medication according to the patient's condition, age, and stage of disease development. The implant works for approximately 12 months. During this time, the addicted person can undertake a concrete fight against addiction by attending therapy, changing their lifestyle, and allowing the body to regenerate. The Esperal alcohol implant serves a deterrent function against alcohol consumption. The patient knows what consequences await them if they consume even a small amount of alcohol. For many people, the fear of unpleasant symptoms is so strong that they consciously give up alcohol. See: Implants, i.e., anti-alcohol tablets The implant is recommended for all people who want to fight addiction but need support and an element that will stop them from consuming alcohol when they experience sudden alcohol cravings. The duration of Esperal's action allows for a return to normal life and taking concrete steps. Subcutaneous implantation makes it impossible to remove the medication independently, so it is a more reliable solution than a tablet that must be taken regularly.

Disulfiram in Oral Tablet Form

Oral disulfiram can be started at the earliest 24 hours after abstinence. Typically, one tablet is taken in the morning for a period of one to two weeks, then half a tablet for the period indicated by the doctor. However, the medication should not be continued for longer than 6 months without repeated medical consultations. For the tablets to be effective, it is necessary to remember their regular use. For people who find it difficult to develop this type of habit, an alcohol implant will be a better solution. See: What is Disulfiram? Disulfiram in tablet form also has a shorter duration of action than Esperal, so it can be a supplement to therapy that has been ongoing for some time and results in the development of willpower. People who want to start treatment with tablets may deliberately avoid their regular use, thus leaving themselves a loophole for alcohol consumption. To be sure that the medication is working and the addicted person is following the dosage, control by a partner may be necessary.

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What is Esperal and Where Can the Implantation Procedure Be Performed?

A few years ago, Esperal was quite a popular agent used in people addicted to alcohol. However, in 2009 it disappeared from the market, and after a few years it returned under a different name. Currently, implants for alcoholics are sold as Disulfiram. The medication is produced by the Polish company Polfa.S.A. On the market it is available in the form of tablets for implantation or as an oral medication (Anticol), which is a hard-to-obtain preparation throughout Poland. Due to this fact, patients decide on the procedure of implanting Esperal tablets at a clinic. The implantation procedure is not reimbursed by the National Health Fund (NFZ), so it can only be performed in a private medical office. Take advantage of our specialists' experience, Esperal implantation procedures we perform in 13 Polish cities:

Can You Buy Disulfiram Without a Prescription?

This question appears quite frequently on forums for alcoholics. The answer is no. No one will sell Esperal without a prescription. However, it is worth understanding why this is the case. Each package contains a pharmaceutical leaflet in which you can find information such as:
  • composition of the tablet for alcoholics
  • method of using the preparation
  • side effects that may, but do not have to, occur after taking the medication.
In the instructions attached to disulfiram we will read that the medication can only be used after conducting a thorough interview with a doctor. The patient during the consultation should inform about the occurrence of possible conditions such as: kidney failure, liver failure, diseases of the respiratory system or heart, diabetes, epilepsy. Before the doctor writes a prescription, they must be sure that this medication does not threaten the patient's health and life. See: Anti-alcohol tablets? - medication for implantation

Where and How to Get a Prescription for Disulfiram?

An alcohol implant can prevent an addicted person from drinking alcohol, but by itself without additional therapy it may not fully cure the patient. Thanks to an individual approach to each alcoholic and a consultation during which the doctor conducts a detailed medical interview, one can count on more effective treatment of alcohol disease. It is the specialist who can issue a prescription and determine the dosage of disulfiram tablets to be implanted. When deciding on treatment at a specialized clinic, no patient needs to buy Esperal at a pharmacy, because the clinic provides the medication. During alcohol coding, the doctor performing the microsurgical procedure implants the appropriate concentration of the preparation (number of tablets). They also provide all the necessary information regarding wound care along with possible, but not mandatory, side effects. To see what the procedure looks like, check out our article: What does the coding procedure look like? Regardless of which form of medication the patient has chosen, it should be remembered that disulfiram in no case cures addiction. It only serves a deterrent function, which allows the alcoholic to maintain a state of sobriety. The most effective and best solution is comprehensive therapy, which should be initiated with alcohol detoxification. The help of a therapist and group meetings allow for better coping with emotions and alcohol cravings.
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