When taken with alcohol, disulfiram produces very unpleasant effects, such as severe headache, flushing, vomiting and chest pain. If alcohol is ingested after taking Antabuse, acetaldehyde rapidly accumulates in the blood, and causes the unpleasant effects listed above. Your health care provider or pharmacist can provide a more complete list of side effects, or more details can be obtained from the links below. Read labels carefully. Even small amounts of alcohol can cause a reaction after taking disulfiram.
Alcohol is also sometimes in herbal medicines and supplements.
Even some types of vinegar and sauces contain alcohol. Avoid inhaling the fumes products which contain organic solvents such as paint or paint thinners. Reactions can occur for up to 2 weeks after you stop taking disulfiram. Some drugs which interact with disulfiram are listed below. However, the list is not comprehensive.