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Health Encyclopedia: Alcoholism Treatment For Alcohol Withdrawal

Treatment for Alcohol Withdrawal


When a person with alcoholism stops drinking, withdrawal symptoms begin within 6 - 48 hours and peak about 24 - 35 hours after the last drink. During this period, the inhibition of brain activity caused by alcohol is abruptly reversed. Stress hormones are overproduced, and the central nervous system becomes overexcited. Common symptoms include:

  • Anxiety
  • Irritability
  • Agitation
  • Insomnia

Additional symptoms may include:

  • Extremely aggressive behavior
  • Fever
  • Rapid heartbeat
  • Chang...
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Expert & Community Posts

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Important Changes in Zanaflex Labeling
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...(for asthma), other fluroquinolones, antiarrythmics, cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (pepcid),... Read more »

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Migraineurs Taking Zanaflex - MedWatch Alert
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...(for asthma), other fluroquinolones, antiarrythmics, cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (pepcid),... Read more »

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New Dosage of Fosamax Plus D
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert

...patients out there, the FDA has just approved a new dosage of Fosamax that contains 70 mg of... Read more »

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Actonel twice a month
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert

...noticed that Actonel has just been approved in a new dosage to be taken just twice a month... Read more »

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Top 75 Migraine and Headache Questions, #30
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...Thank You Cheryel.Answer: Dear Cheryel; The maximum dosage of any medication is at least... Read more »

Health Guide

Reversible Dementias
...contributor. Anti-inflammatory drug:     prednisone (Deltasone)Heartburn drugs:     Tagament (cimetidine)     Pepcid (famotidine)     Zantac (ranitidine)Anti-anxiety/sedative... Read more »
Insomnia: Medications
...Benzodiazepines are potentially dangerous when combined with alcohol. Some medications, like the ulcer medication cimetidine, can slow the metabolism of the benzodiazepine.Withdrawal Symptoms.... Read more »
Osteoarthritis: Medications
...drugs. Others that may be beneficial include sucralfate or H2 blockers, such as famotidine (Pepcid AC), cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac).COX-2 Inhibitors (Coxibs)Coxibs inhibit an... Read more »
Anxiety Disorders: Medications
...long-acting drugs, such as chlordiazepoxide. Benzodiazepines can interact with certain drugs, including cimetidine (Tagamet), antihistamines, and oral contraceptives. Benzodiazepines are... Read more »
Gout: Diagnosis
...anti-hyperuricemic therapies.The antibiotic erythromycin or H2 blockers, such as famotidine (Pepcid AC), cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac), may intensify the gastrointestinal side effects... Read more »

Medications

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...may affect how nifedipine works. Examples include cimetidine, azole antifungals (such as... Read more »

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...this medication works. Examples include atazanavir, cimetidine, quinidine, St. John's wort,... Read more »

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...may affect how nicardipine works. Examples include cimetidine, azole antifungals (such as... Read more »

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...ciprofloxacin/levofloxacin/ofloxacin, tetracyclines) cimetidine digoxin ketoconazole ... Read more »

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...nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: cimetidine probenecid Tell... Read more »

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