Acamprosate is a prescription medication used to help maintain abstinence from alcohol. It is used along with behavior modification and counseling in people who have recently quit drinking alcohol. While the exact way it works is unknown, it is believed to work by restoring the balance of certain brain chemicals in long-term alcohol abusers.

Acamprosate comes as a delayed-release tablet. It is usually taken 3 times daily, with or without food.

Common side effects include diarrhea, gas, and upset stomach.

Acamprosate may affect your thinking, ability to make decisions, and...

Isocarboxazid is a prescription medication used to treat depression. Because of its potentially serious side effects, it is often used only after other antidepressants haven't worked. Isocarboxazid belongs to a group of drugs called monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors. It works by increasing the levels of certain natural chemicals in the brain that affect your mood and help maintain mental balance.

Isocarboxazid comes in tablet form. It is usually taken 2 to 4 times daily, with or without food.

Common side effects include nausea, dry mouth, and dizziness. Isocarboxazid can cause...

Aliskiren/valsartan is a prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure. It is a single tablet containing 2 medications, aliskiren and valsartan. Aliskiren belongs to a group of drugs called renin inhibitors, which work by reducing renin production in the body to reduce blood pressure. Valsartan belongs to a groups of drugs called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), which work by relaxing blood vessels to lower blood pressure.