Question 1

could alcohol withdrawal cause hypokalemic paralysis?

Accepted Answer

I can not: Find any evidence that it does.

Question 2

does alcohol withdrawal cause loss of appetite?

Accepted Answer

It can.: Or it could be an alcohol-related illness like liver disease or gastritis.

Question 3

can wellbutrin (bupropion) cause seizures during alcohol withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but?: Wellbutrin (bupropion) can cause seizures, itself.  Alcohol withdrawal can cause seizures withing itself.  The combination of the two certainly would be a set up for a seizure.  I wold be very careful with this medication and going through a withdrawal episode.  You doctor may have you on the medication for a very specific reason and you should discuss this medicaiton and it's side effects carefully.

Question 4

is it possible for alcohol withdrawal or abuse cause flu like symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It may feel like one has the flu when experiencing what are known as withdrawal symptoms. Usually, one has to drink every day for at least one month, before they would have withdrawal symptoms after abruptly stopping. More over, the most severe kinds of withdrawal from alcohol can involve the person having a seizure, which can be dangerous as it can cause a person to stop breathing.

Question 5

is it ok to run if i have tachycardia caused by alcohol withdrawal syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: As an alcoholic (?) you have more than likely developed a severe deficiency of vitamin b1.This will cause you to have an increased activity of the nervous control mechanisms of the heart and possibly the heart itself. Alcohol and b1 deficiency go together. Stop all forms of sugar and get plenty of rest. See your doctor for instructions  on b1.Lyou will need other vitamins as well.

Question 6

are benzo and alcohol withdrawal known to cause excitotoxicity as a result of formed dependency, resulting in lower glutamate and upregulation of glutamate? could a taper prevent heightened glutamate and this damage from occurring?

Accepted Answer

Tapering: could be safer as sudden withdrawal from long term heavy abuse can result in death. i recommend a medically supervised detox facility.

Question 7

what situations lead to excitotoxicity? is it a result or cause of seizures and can it happen during benzodiazepine/alcohol withdrawal or would a taper prevent this?

Accepted Answer

Taper: It is why you taper. Benzodiazapines increase gamma amino butyric acid at a receptor. This increases GABA and causes cell to be less excited. When withdrawn the cells will be too excited. That is why it is important to taper the dose when stopping. Usually over a few days.

Question 8

can alcohol withdrawal cause both my heart rate to increase and shortness of breath when i eat?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can have tachycardia when you are in a withdrawal phase.

Question 9

does alcohol withdrawal generally cause hot flashes and/or fever without delerium tremens (dt's)?

Accepted Answer

Certainly can....: Withdrawal from alcohol causes instability of many pathways, including those that control body temperature, even in the abscence of dt's.  Other common complaints are diarrhea and  agitation.  Typically these will all resolve within a few days, however alcohol withdrawal is one of the few drug withdrawals that can be life-threatening.  Heavy drinkers: seek the help of a doctor when quitting.

Question 10

can alcohol withdrawal symptoms last more than a month? also can chronic alcoholism cause damage to your central nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The physiologic symptoms attributed to alcohol withdrawal can last for weeks particularly in the most severe cases.  And it is known that alcoholism is a damaging to the central and peripheral nervous system.  It can cause an alcohol related dementia and neuropathy.   Some of the nervous symptoms are attributed directly to the neurotoxicity of alcohol others to often found nutritional deficiencies

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Cause of alcohol withdrawal

A member asked:

Could alcohol withdrawal cause hypokalemic paralysis?

A member asked:

Does alcohol withdrawal cause loss of appetite?

A member asked:

Can wellbutrin (bupropion) cause seizures during alcohol withdrawal?

A member asked:

Is it possible for alcohol withdrawal or abuse cause flu like symptoms?

A member asked:

Is it ok to run if i have tachycardia caused by alcohol withdrawal syndrome?

A member asked:

Are benzo and alcohol withdrawal known to cause excitotoxicity as a result of formed dependency, resulting in lower glutamate and upregulation of glutamate? could a taper prevent heightened glutamate and this damage from occurring?

A member asked:

What situations lead to excitotoxicity? is it a result or cause of seizures and can it happen during benzodiazepine/alcohol withdrawal or would a taper prevent this?

A member asked:

Can alcohol withdrawal cause both my heart rate to increase and shortness of breath when i eat?

A member asked:

Does alcohol withdrawal generally cause hot flashes and/or fever without delerium tremens (dt's)?

A member asked:

Can alcohol withdrawal symptoms last more than a month? also can chronic alcoholism cause damage to your central nervous system?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?