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Alcohol withdrawal (delirium tremens)

Alcohol withdrawal (delirium tremens)

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Is a type of:

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Preteen
6-13
Rare
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very 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 asked:

Could you develop delirium tremens without other alcohol withdrawal symptoms?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 31-year old asked:

How long can delirium due to alcohol withdrawal last?

3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

A 31-year old asked:

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

3 doctor answers • 4 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 answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 46-year old asked:

Please advise! how much alcohol is required to experience withdrawal?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 51-year old asked:

What kind of symptoms occur with alcohol withdrawal?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 48-year old asked:

How can a person ease the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 34-year old asked:

Which foods are best for dealing with alcohol withdrawal?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 31-year old asked:

Have researchers discovered some ways i can make withdrawal from alcohol easier?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 40-year old asked:

Alcohol withdrawal: are seizures common?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 32-year old female asked:

What can i take for alcohol withdrawals with anxiety attacks?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 54-year old female asked:

Does co codamol help alcohol withdrawal ?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 30-year old male asked:

What vitamins are good for alcohol withdrawal?

3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

A 34-year old asked:

Does alcohol withdrawal cause loss of appetite?

2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 32-year old asked:

Could alcohol withdrawal cause hypokalemic paralysis?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 34-year old asked:

Are there any natural remedies for alcohol withdrawal?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 37-year old male asked:

Can alcohol withdrawal start 3 days after 2 day binge?

3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

A 38-year old asked:

Do you always get sweats and shaking in alcohol withdrawal?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 39-year old asked:

Does Xanax (alprazolam) work for alcohol withdrawal symptoms?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 39-year old asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in

A 24-year old asked:

Which vitamins should you take when going through alcohol withdrawal?

2 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in

A 44-year old asked:

At what point should I go the hospital for alcohol withdrawal symptoms?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A member asked:

Am i having alcohol withdrawals? I recently finished a 2 day drinking binge

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 26-year old male asked about a 42-year old male:

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

1 doctor answer • 7 doctors weighed in

A 22-year old male asked:

Can i smoke weed while on the end of a 5 day librium taper for alcohol withdrawals safely?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 37-year old male asked:

How frequent are alcohol withdrawal seizures for a person who drinks two times a week but gets drunk?

3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 29-year old female asked about a male:

Prolonged insomnia (1hr/1wk) from alcohol withdrawal after no drinks for one week. Should i take to er?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 31-year old asked:

I wanted to know is chlordiazepoxide/librium a good medication for alcohol withdrawal and the associated anxiety?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A female asked:

Will you have alcohol withdrawals from drinking 3 glasses of wine daily for 18 months and how severe will they be?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A member asked:

Im going on vacation for 5 days. If i drink beers heavily for 5 days in a row will i go through alcohol withdrawal. ?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

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