India
A 42-year-old male asked:
I m alcoholic. i stopped drinking for 2 days . i got dilerium tremens and body started shaking .hallocination. doctor gave me ativan (lorazepam) 2mg.is it ok?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 29 years experience
Alcoholism: No. But it is hard to advise you there in india. Ativan (lorazepam) may help the dts, but it is very addicting and is a pill form of 'alcohol'. You need to be in a medical place to detox and then most likely need to get into a treatment program to help you get and stay sober.
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Last updated Nov 28, 2017
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