Question 1

does xanax (alprazolam) work for alcohol withdrawal symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: While Xanax (alprazolam) could help with some symptoms, it is never used this way in a medical setting. Xanax (alprazolam) is short acting and one of the most addictive benzodiazipines. It itself has the highest risk of seizures if withdrawaling from it. Since not doctor who is familar with treating alcohol withdrawal would use it, i suspect you are trying to withdrawal yourself. Don't do it find a qualified physician.

Question 2

i have primary biliary cirhosis.  can i take xanax (alprazolam) to help with alcohol withdrawal symptoms or will that damage my liver too?

Accepted Answer

Biliary cirrhosis: Although it's a benzodiazepine and could be used, xanax (alprazolam) might not be the preferred medication to use in alcohol withdrawal.  It really depends on what your physician determines is safest for you, considering your entire state of health.  Alcohol would definitely be more injurious to your liver than xanax (alprazolam).  Sometimes medications must be reduced in dosage, in accord w/reductions in liver function.

Question 3

how well does atenolol work to help with mild to medium alcohol withdrawal symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Not Much: Atenelol is a beta blocker, this family of medications are not used (in general ) for  treatment of alcohol withdrawal.  They  may help with peripheral symptoms of anxiety  such as tremor, tachycardia and high blood pressure. Other medications are more effective in treatment of alcohol withdrawal.

Question 4

how long would that take to get rid of alcohol withdrawal symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Depends,: If you are an inpatient receiving detox medication your symptoms could be decreased considerably within hours. If you are drinking heavily and stop suddenly and take no mediation for detox you could have symptoms lasting 5-7 days. It is much safer to do this while under care of your family md or  psychiatrist.

Question 5

at what point should i go the hospital for alcohol withdrawal symptoms?

Accepted Answer

DTs: The sooner the better as withdrawl from alcohol for an addict can become a medical emergency very rapidly.  The withdrawls are called dts and can be so severe as to cause seizures and death.  Every addict who wants to stop alcohol should do so under a supervised situation in a drug rehab or under a doctors care.

Question 6

how do you differentiate between alcohol withdrawal symptoms and anxiety disorder? are there symptoms particular to each?

Accepted Answer

Severe anxiety and: withdrawal symptoms are like chicken and egg.  It's difficult to differentiate and one can feed the other.  More importantly, you need professional monitoring in such situations by your doc or a mental health professional, maybe both.  Peace and good health.

Question 7

i took 0.5 mg of ativan twice daily for three weeks due to severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms. can i stop abruptly or does even three weeks of 1mg daily require tapering the dose? am i at risk of withdrawal from the ativan ?

Accepted Answer

Detoxification: It sounds like you are trying to detoxify yourself. Do not recommend home detoxification unless this is being done under medical supervision. Asking input from an unknown doctor on a public education site is not medical monitoring.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

which alcohol withdrawal symptoms can happen after only about 3 or 4 weeks of nightly consumption?

Accepted Answer

After Alcohol: Delerium tremens or dts can occur even after regular chronic alcohol consumption is abruptly terminated in some people.  Marked by hallucinations, cardiovascular instability and seizures.  More likely you will experience tremors, headaches, fatigue, sleep changes, irritability, agitation and in some cases palpitations.  Your consumption amount will also impact the degree of symptoms experienced.

Question 10

is it possible to experience alcohol withdrawal symptoms 12 or so hours after drinking, but with only minor symptoms, and only lasting for 10-30 mins?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Timing and intensity ok but duration seems inconsistent.

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I took 0.5 mg of ativan twice daily for three weeks due to severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms. can i stop abruptly or does even three weeks of 1mg daily require tapering the dose? am i at risk of withdrawal from the ativan ?

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

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