All::Psychiatry::Diseases::Alcohol withdrawal

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What is the pathophysiology of Alcohol withdrawal?

decreased inhibitory GABA and increased NMDA glutamate transmission

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What are the typical early symptoms of Alcohol withdrawal?

tremor, sweating, tachycardia, anxiety

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In Alcohol withdrawal when is the peak incidence of seizures?

36 hours

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What are the symptoms of delirium tremens?

  • coarse tremor
  • confusion
  • delusions
  • auditory and visual hallucination
  • fever
  • tachycardia

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During Alcohol withdrawal when is the peak incidence of delirium tremens?

48-72 hours

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What is the first line treatment for Alcohol withdrawal?

long-acting benzodiazepines

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