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Conditions›Drug withdrawal›Alcohol withdrawal syndrome›Alcohol withdrawal (delirium tremens)

Alcohol withdrawal (delirium tremens)

Is a type of:Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common is it?

Extremely rareVery rareRareCommonVery common
Preteen6-13Rare
Teenager14-18Common
Young adult19-40Very common
Middle-aged adult41-60Very common
How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Symptoms

Fever
Vomiting
Tremor
Hallucinations
Rapid heart rate
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Alcohol withdrawal (delirium tremens)
Benzodiazepine

Tests

Toxicology screen
Liver function test
Basic metabolic panel
Drug and alcohol screen

Related questions

A 40-year-old member asked:
Could you develop delirium tremens without other alcohol withdrawal symptoms?
1 doctor answer3 doctors weighed in
A 31-year-old member asked:
How long can delirium due to alcohol withdrawal last?
3 doctor answers7 doctors weighed in
A 31-year-old member asked:
How long can you expect delirium due to alcohol withdrawal to last?
3 doctor answers4 doctors weighed in
A 31-year-old male asked:
I've been drinking 15 units alcohol daily for a year and want to quit completely, what's the chance of delirium tremens and seizures I've read about? I wouldn't say I'm dependent as such?
2 doctor answers2 doctors weighed in
A 46-year-old member asked:
Please advise! how much alcohol is required to experience withdrawal?
2 doctor answers3 doctors weighed in
A 51-year-old member asked:
What kind of symptoms occur with alcohol withdrawal?
1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
A 48-year-old member asked:
How can a person ease the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal?
1 doctor answer4 doctors weighed in
A 34-year-old member asked:
Which foods are best for dealing with alcohol withdrawal?
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Have researchers discovered some ways i can make withdrawal from alcohol easier?
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Alcohol withdrawal: are seizures common?
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