Question 1

how long do nightmares typically last during alcohol withdrawal?

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Alcohol withdrawal: This depends on many factors.  The general health of the individual, the degree of addiction, the amount of alcohol consumed, the health of the organs e.g. The liver and the central nervous system etc., and the other co-existing diseases.

Question 2

what can i do about vivid dreams and nightmares when dealing with alcohol withdrawal?

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One day at a time: Ar night, try to rest. Don't worry if you don't sleep. Just rest. Each day will become easier. One day/night at a time. You will get better, little by little and day by day. Count your blessings.

Question 3

how long can alcohol withdrawal last for?

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See below: Two to three days is usual.  After dts , it can take up to seven to ten days to recover.

Question 4

how long will alcohol withdrawal symptoms last?

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Alcohol withdrawal: Acute use of alcohol in excess usually causes symptoms for no more than 24 hours, and they are worst the morning after.  With chronic alcohol use, to some extent duration of symptoms depends on amount being used.  The physical withdrawal is usually ending in 3-4 days but longer lasting symptoms can last months or longer.

Question 5

how long does alcohol withdrawal dizziness last?

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It varies: It really depends on your body weight, rate of metabolism, if you ate when you drunk, and on the amount and type of alcohol.  It also depends on your genetic ability to metabolize and tolerate alcohol.  Children of alcoholics will have a higher tolerance for alcohol. On average, the withdrawal lasts at least one day.  You can see alcohol makes you sick.  Have you considered stopping drinking?

Question 6

how long can delirium due to alcohol withdrawal last?

Accepted Answer

A few days to months: It can start between 24 hours and 10 days after the last drink;it is a medical emergency ; some of the symptoms ( tremors, high blood pressure, anxiety etc ) can last a few days but some of the cognitive and emotional symptoms can last months.....
If you have been drinking heavily and want to stop please at least seek advice from your treating md or do.

Question 7

how long can you expect delirium due to alcohol withdrawal to last?

Accepted Answer

Days: It depends on how much alcohol someone consumes over a long period, which causes their body to become dependent on it. Acute cessation of alcohol consumption could lead to delirium tremens, which can prove fatal. Any alcohol-dependent person coming off  alcohol needs to be under medical treatment to prevent this from occurring.

Question 8

how long does it typically take for the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal to abate?

Accepted Answer

1 week, maybe more: Acute withdrawal (12-48hrs after last drink) includes tremors, sweating, & seizures. Alcoholic hallucinosis (24-72hrs after last drink) includes auditory and visual hallucinations. Delirium tremens (2-7 days, possibly longer) involves hallucination, confusion, poor sleep, sweating, increased temperature, and illusions. Fatality is usually associated with this final stage.

Question 9

what are signs of alcohol withdrawal and how long after last drink does it start?

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Alcohol withdrawal: Symptoms usually present within 6 hours of  drinking cessation. Milder symptoms  include anxiety, insomnia, tremulousness, GI upset, anorexia, headache, sweating, etc. If withdrawal does not progress (mild) symptoms  resolve within 24 to 48. Seizures and delirium tremens (dt's) are seen in more severe.  Unfortunately most doctors have seen patients succumb to lethal alcohol withdrawal.

Question 10

can you have a seizure while being blacked out during alcohol withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Death of asphyxia is a major risk in this case.

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