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Acamprosate, sold under the brand name Campral among others, is a medication used along with counselling to treat alcohol dependence. When used alone, it is not effective for most individuals; it works best when used in combination with counselling. It is taken by mouth.

Common side effects include diarrhea and weakness. Serious side effects may include allergic reactions, mood changes, thoughts of suicide, and heart palpitations. A lower dose is recommended in people with mild kidney problems and use is not recommended in people with severe kidney disease. Use is okay in mild to moderate liver dysfunction. Safety during pregnancy is unclear. Acamprosate is thought to work by altering chemical signaling in the brain.

Acamprosate was approved for medical use in the United States in 2004. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. It is available as a generic medication in the United Kingdom were a month of treatment costs the NHS about 30 pounds as of 2020. This amount in the United States costs as little as 80 USD as of 2020.