SOURCE: Current Psychiatry
In this article, we review FDA-approved medications and off-label agents and provide recommendations for treating patients with AUD.
BOTTOM LINE:
FDA-approved (acamprosate, naltrexone, and disulfiram) and off-label (baclofen, gabapentin, ondansetron, and topiramate) agents can help patients with alcohol use disorder achieve abstinence, reduce heavy drinking days, prevent relapse, and maintain sobriety. Research supports the use of pharmacotherapy combined with psychosocial modalities, such as 12-step programs, motivational interviewing, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
BOTTOM LINE:
FDA-approved (acamprosate, naltrexone, and disulfiram) and off-label (baclofen, gabapentin, ondansetron, and topiramate) agents can help patients with alcohol use disorder achieve abstinence, reduce heavy drinking days, prevent relapse, and maintain sobriety. Research supports the use of pharmacotherapy combined with psychosocial modalities, such as 12-step programs, motivational interviewing, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
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