Benzodiazepines, such as lorazepam (Ativan), diazepam (Valium), or chlordiazepoxide (Librium) helps prevent seizures and delirium in a patient who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal.
Detoxing from alcohol is necessary to recover from alcohol addiction.
withdrawal symptoms are noticed when the alcohol user tries to quit alcohol.
As the withdrawal symptoms may have worse scenarios, doctors may prescribe certain medications to alleviate discomfort, stop the progression or worsening of symptom.
withdrawal symptoms include-
Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal may include
1. seizures
2. insomnia
3. agitation and anxiety
4. mood swings
5. fatigue
6. nausea and vomiting
7. increased heart rate and high BP
8. hand tremor and excess sweating
benzodiazepines are a class of sedative medications, and their use may result in a lower chance of recurrent withdrawal or seizures and hence approved by FDA and also doctors.
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