alcohol withdrawal syndrome

alcohol withdrawal syndrome

A group of symptoms and signs that develop within 6–24 hours of taking the last drink in a person suffering from ALCOHOLISM. They include agitation, anxiety, tremors, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, sweating, insomnia, disorientation, grand mal seizures and delirium tremens. Treatment involves sedation, counselling, reassurance and social support. Benzodiazepine drugs are currently favoured. Attention is given to nutrition and especially to vitamin B deficiencies. PSYCHOTROPIC ANALGESIC NITROUS OXIDE has been used to good effect in many patients.

Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005

Patient discussion about alcohol withdrawal syndrome

Q. ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL what are the symtoms of it?

A. thank you dagmar--i hope this answer will help people to understand what this drug can do to you---peace---mrfoot56

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