Alcohol withdrawal and delirium

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Withdrawal

Uncomplicated withdrawal:

  • Shakes
  • Sweating
  • Nausea/Vomiting
  • Mood disturbance
  • Hyperacusis
  • Autonomic symptoms
  • Agitation

Delirium

  • Perceptual Disturbances
    • 8-12 hours after cessation
    • Illusions or Hallucinations
  • Seizures
    • Up to 2 days after cessation
    • Generalised tonic-clonic
    • 5-15% of dependant drinkers
    • Predisposed in: previous history, epiplepsy, low potassium/magnesium
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