Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is a set of symptoms that typically begin around 6 hours following the last drink, are worst around days 3 or 4 and can last for 5 to 7 days. Symptoms typically include anxiety, shakiness, sweating, vomiting, fast heart rate, and a mild fever. More severe symptoms may include seizures, seeing or hearing things that others do not, and delirium tremens (DTs).
Goal of treatment
For severe withdrawal, the ideal is a state of sedation with arousal with minimal tactile stimulus.
1. Diazepam
Is the first-line drug for the management of severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms . . .
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