Jacquelyn's doctor prescribes a popularly used drug in the treatment of alcohol use disorder to help her recover from her drinking problem. A few hours after taking the first dose, she goes out to a local bar and drinks alcohol. Within an hour, she experiences sweating, heart palpitations, dizziness, and nausea. It is most likely that Jacquelyn was prescribed

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The symptoms described are typical of a reaction to drinking alcohol while taking disulfiram (also known by the brand name Antabuse), which is commonly prescribed for alcohol use disorder. Disulfiram blocks the enzyme that breaks down alcohol, causing a buildup of acetaldehyde in the body and leading to uncomfortable physical symptoms. Aldehyde dehydrogenase is an enzyme involved in alcohol metabolism and is not a medication. Antihistamines are not typically used in the treatment of alcohol use disorder and would not cause the described symptoms. Nicotine is not used to treat alcohol use disorder and would not cause the described symptoms.

Jacquelyn's Doctor Prescribes a Popularly Used Drug in the Treatment