Casey Grover, MD, FACEP
Casey Grover, MD, FACEP
Episode 46 - Treating Alcohol Use Disorder with Topiramate
Episode 46 - Treating Alcohol Use Disorder with Topiramate
Episode 46 - Treating Alcohol Use Disorder with Topiramate
Friday 10th March 2023
Learn about using topiramate for alcohol use disorder, its benefits, dosages, and side effects with Dr. Casey Grover in this insightful episode.
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Get the buttons here!Topiramate for Alcohol Use Disorder: A New Hope in Acute Care?
Putting it all together, the authors note that topiramate can reduce craving for alcohol as well as alcohol withdrawal symptoms. The authors conclude the section of their paper on topiramate for alcohol use disorder by making one final point, and that is that topiramate can be started while patients are still drinking.
Imagine a medication that could reduce alcohol cravings and ease withdrawal symptoms while patients are still drinking. In this episode of 'Addiction in Emergency Medicine and Acute Care', Dr. Casey Grover delves into the use of topiramate for treating alcohol use disorder. With alarming statistics showing one American dies from excessive alcohol use every five minutes, understanding new treatments is crucial. Dr. Grover unpacks a recent study suggesting topiramate can be a game-changer in managing alcohol use disorder.
He discusses how the medication can be started even when patients haven't stopped drinking yet, making it a flexible option. However, he also points out potential side effects like nervousness and interactions with contraceptives, emphasizing the need for careful patient selection. Dosage recommendations are straightforward: start at 25 mg daily for one week and gradually increase. But medication alone isn't enough. Dr. Grover stresses the importance of combining topiramate with psychosocial treatments to enhance recovery outcomes.
This episode is a must-listen for healthcare professionals in emergency and acute care settings looking to improve their approach to treating alcohol use disorder. Dr. Grover’s insights offer practical advice on incorporating topiramate into treatment plans, potentially transforming patient care.