Question 1

what are alcohol withdrawl symptoms?

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Maybe severe: Withdrawal can start with tremors, but also could usher in with a generalized convulsion, followed by delirium tremens, which is a critical medical complication, with delirium, hallucinations, agitation, etc.  So, in short, if one goes off alcohol, in presence of alcoholism, do it slowly under supervision.

Question 2

alcohol withdrawal: are seizures common?

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Yes: Delirium tremens due to alcohol cessation may well start with a withdrawal seizure followed by frank delirium, hallucinations and tremors.  Therefore, if alcohol abuse is to be terminated, one cannot stop abruptly, and must be slowly withdrawn, under medical supervision.  Lastly, if a seizure does occur, it is against the law to drive a motor vehicle in the usa.

Question 3

can tamsulosin help with alcohol withdrawal?

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No: Tamsulosin is not indicated for helping with alcohol withdrawal.  Clonidine which is in the same class of medication does help with withdrawal symptoms.

Question 4

can you get depressed from alcohol withdrawal?

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Yes?: Not an easy answer, many people drink to feel better however it will usually only make these feeling worse, at best it numbs the feeling such as depression but really only makes it worse. Granted you may feel more depressed when you stop, but really you are not numb anymore and just feeling, your need to talk to someone like a doctor or counselor to help figure out your next step without alcohol.

Question 5

is moodiness a typical part of alcohol withdrawal?

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Yes: Mood swings is classic symptom in alcohol withdrawal.

Question 6

can you tell me about alcohol withdrawal in college?

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Not any different: Than alcohol withdrawal out of college.  Young people often drink a great deal, usually in a binge fashion, but increasingly high school and college aged youth are drinking regularly.  However, alcohol withdrawal is unusual in younger people, and most can discontinue alcohol without significant symptoms. For those who have such symptoms, the treatments are the same in the young as in older people.

Question 7

can i take xanax (alprazolam) for alcohol withdrawal?

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Commonly used: Xanax (alprazolam) is a benodiazepine.  That class of medication is often used to treat the tremors and anxiety that come with alcohol withdrawal.  But caution is needed, all benzodiazepines are linked with the potential for addiction, so they should be used sparingly and for short durations.

Question 8

can i use zofran (ondansetron) 4mg. for alcohol withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

No.: It won't manage any withdrawal symptoms.  You need to consult with your doctor about how to do this, and what to use.  Don't try to solo it. It is a serious matter, and can lead to death in extreme cases.

Question 9

can i have experienced a bad hangover or alcohol withdrawal syndrome?

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Only you can know: If you have been drinking enough to have either.  A hangover is not a withdrawal - it is a reaction to the alcohol and its metabolic by-products (ketones) as well as congeners (flavorings, other chemicals) in the beverage. Withdrawal requires regular drinking of large amounts over a long period of time, and has different symptoms - tremor, anxiety, sweating, although both have headache/irritability.

Question 10

how can i best take care of alcohol withdrawal symptoms if you have hepatitis?

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With  M.D. supervion: Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be serious.
They can include life threatening seizures. The withdrawal should be done under medical supervision and may include a temporary use of benzodiazepines. Sometimes the withdrawal process is done in the hospital. It is particularly important to undergo this withdrawal process since the use of alcohol in the presence of hepatitis is very dangerous.

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