Yes, you can get an acamprosate prescription online after a telehealth visit with a Sesame provider. Simply schedule a video visit with the provider of your choice. During your appointment, you will discuss your medical history, current medications, and health needs.

If approved, your prescription will be sent to an online pharmacy or a local pharmacy for same-day pickup, if available. Schedule today and get the treatment you need. All prescriptions are at the discretion of the provider.

No, acamprosate is not available over-the-counter. It is only available by prescription from a licensed provider.

Do you need a refill or a new prescription for acamprosate? Book an appointment with a Sesame provider to talk about your health needs. If appropriate, your prescription can be sent to a local pharmacy for convenient pickup or to an online pharmacy for home delivery.

Acamprosate has been approved by the FDA as a treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD) and alcohol dependence. It is not a cure for alcoholism, but it helps individuals who are struggling to quit drinking alcohol maintain their abstinence by reducing cravings and other symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.

Alcohol use disorder is the medical term for excessive alcohol use, or the inability to control one’s drinking habits. Drinking large amounts of alcohol can put both your health and safety at risk. AUD includes binge drinking– when a male has 5 or more drinks within 2 hours or a female has 4 or more drinks within 2 hours. Alcohol use disorder can seriously affect personal relationships, work habits, and lifestyle.

If left untreated, excessive drinking can also lead to serious medical problems such as high blood pressure (hypertension), kidney problems, kidney disease, cirrhosis, and liver disease.

Cirrhosis occurs in the late stages of liver disease and is characterized by permanent scarring of the liver tissue. As the organ tries to repair itself, it creates scar tissue. This scar tissue is permanent and may affect the function of the liver. If left untreated, late-stage cirrhosis can be potentially life-threatening.

Common symptoms of cirrhosis include:

• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Weakness
• Easy bleeding and/ or bruising
• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
• Itchy skin
• Weight loss
• Edema (swelling) in the legs, feet, and ankles
• Fluid build up in the abdomen (ascites)
• Discolored urine
• Blood in the stool
• Redness in the palms of the hands
• Spider-like blood vessels under the skin
• Men: Loss of sex drive, breast enlargement, shrunken testicles
• Women: Premature menopause (absent or lost periods)

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms above, talk to your health care provider. Cirrhosis can be effectively treated if detected in its early stages, and late-stage cirrhosis can be fatal. While there is no cure for cirrhosis, you can limit damage to the liver and other internal organs by seeking treatment sooner rather than later.

Acamprosate may not be appropriate for everyone. Acamprosate should not be used by people who have kidney failure, as this can cause the medication to build up and become toxic.

Acamprosate may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, especially in those with depression. If you have depression or a history of suicidal thoughts, your provider and family members must monitor your mood and behaviors if you are being treated with acamprosate. Any changes in mood or behavior should immediately be brought to your provider's attention.

Tell your provider if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your healthcare provider may recommend an alternative medication to keep you and your baby safe.

While taking acamprosate, you should avoid alcohol. You should not start taking acamprosate until you have stopped drinking alcohol. This medication will not prevent withdrawal symptoms from stopping alcohol.

Acamprosate may cause drowsiness, dizziness, and decreased mental alertness. You should avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you know how acamprosate will affect you.

If you missed a dose of acamprosate, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your regularly scheduled dose.

Missing doses of acamprosate may put you at risk of relapse. It is important to create a consistent daily routine, where you take your medication at the same time every day. Taking acamprosate with breakfast, lunch, and dinner may be helpful. You may also want to incorporate a pill container, calendar, or alarm to help you remember to take your medication.

If you think you may have taken too much acamprosate, reach out to poison control or your nearest emergency room. They can give you detailed instructions on what to do.

Taking excess acamprosate will typically cause diarrhea. If you experience any severe side effects, including a severe allergic reaction, trouble breathing, or seizures, call 911 or visit the closest emergency room.