4th November 2020

A 52-year-old man is currently receiving treatment and support for alcohol dependence syndrome

A 52-year-old man is currently receiving treatment and support for alcohol dependence syndrome. He has been a heavy drinker for around 15 years, and over the past 2 years his drinking has worsened considerably, following the sudden death of his brother. He is being supported through an at-home detoxification regime, and has been prescribed disulfiram for this.

What additional preventative medication should he be prescribed, and what complication would this reduce the risk of? 

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.