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Aversive Reaction Between Disulfiram And Betel Quid Among Inpatients With Alcohol Use Disorder In Bhutan: A Preliminary Study, Ugyen Dem, Zimba Letho, Chencho Dorji, Damber K. Nirola, Sonam Choki, Tashi Dorji, Pelden Chejor
Aversive Reaction Between Disulfiram And Betel Quid Among Inpatients With Alcohol Use Disorder In Bhutan: A Preliminary Study, Ugyen Dem, Zimba Letho, Chencho Dorji, Damber K. Nirola, Sonam Choki, Tashi Dorji, Pelden Chejor
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Betel Quid (BQ) is commonly used in the Asia-Pacific region. Disulfiram is prescribed for people with alcohol use disorders (PwAUDs) after the completion of detoxification as an alternative to rehabilitation. This prospective observational study reports the aversive reactions and common symptoms of Disulfiram and BQ in PwAUDs. Participants included PwAUDs admitted to the psychiatric ward at the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital for detoxification, who were on Disulfiram and using BQ at the same time. Aversive reactions between Disulfiram and BQ were observed for 100 patients over a year. Twenty participants showed aversive reactions between BQ and Disulfiram. Common …