Campral and Alcoholism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Alcoholism is reported as a side effect among people who take Campral (acamprosate calcium), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Vivitrol, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Alcoholism when taking Campral. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 820 people who have side effects when taking Campral from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Campral?

Campral has active ingredients of acamprosate calcium. It is often used in alcoholism. eHealthMe is studying from 1,007 Campral users. Check the latest studies of Campral.

What is Alcoholism?

Alcoholism (problems with alcohol) is found to be associated with 762 drugs and 1,353 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Alcoholism.

On Apr, 28, 2026

820 people reported to have side effects when taking Campral.
Among them, 40 people (4.88%) have Alcoholism.

Among these 40 people:

How long have people been on Campral when they have Alcoholism? *

What is the gender of people who have Alcoholism when taking Campral? *

female: 39.47 %
male: 60.53 %

What is the age of people who have Alcoholism when taking Campral? *

What are other drugs people take besides Campral? *

What are other side effects people have besides Alcoholism? *

Suicidal Ideation: 9 people, 22.50%
Depression: 9 people, 22.50%
Drug Ineffective: 8 people, 20.00%
Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation): 7 people, 17.50%
Stress And Anxiety: 7 people, 17.50%
Suicide Attempt: 7 people, 17.50%
Nightmares (unpleasant dreams): 6 people, 15.00%
Psychotic Disorder: 6 people, 15.00%
Emotional Distress: 6 people, 15.00%
Faecal Incontinence (a lack of control over passing stool): 5 people, 12.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 6 people, 15.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 12.50%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 5.00%
Sleep Disorder: 1 person, 2.50%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 1 person, 2.50%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 2.50%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 1 person, 2.50%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 2.50%
Headache (pain in head): 1 person, 2.50%
Fungal Nail Infection: 1 person, 2.50%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on acamprosate calcium (the active ingredients of Campral) and Campral (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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