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  2. Alcoholic hallucinosis - Wikipedia

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    Management with a combination of abstinence from alcohol and the use of neuroleptics has been shown to be effective. [11] It is also possible to treat withdrawal before major symptoms start to happen in the body. Diazepam and chlordiazepoxide have proven to be effective in treating alcohol withdrawal symptoms such as alcoholic hallucinosis ...

  3. Chlordiazepoxide - Wikipedia

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    Chlordiazepoxide, sold under the brand name Librium among others, is a sedative and hypnotic medication of the benzodiazepine class. It is used to treat anxiety, insomnia and symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol, benzodiazepines, and other drugs. Chlordiazepoxide has a medium to long half-life, while its active metabolite has a very

  4. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms start at around 6 hours after the last drink. [2] Peak incidence of seizures occurs at 24 to 36 hours [5] and peak incidence of delirium tremens is at 48 to 72 hours. [6] Alcohol withdrawal may occur in those who are alcohol dependent. [1] This may occur following a planned or unplanned decrease in alcohol intake. [1]

  5. Alcohol detoxification - Wikipedia

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    Alcohol detoxification (also known as detox) is the abrupt cessation of alcohol intake in individuals that have alcohol use disorder. This process is often coupled with substitution of drugs that have effects similar to the effects of alcohol in order to lessen the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. When withdrawal does occur, it results in ...

  6. Post-acute-withdrawal syndrome - Wikipedia

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    A protracted withdrawal syndrome can occur with symptoms persisting for months to years after cessation of substance use. Benzodiazepines, opioids, alcohol, and any other drug may induce prolonged withdrawal and have similar effects, with symptoms sometimes persisting for years after cessation of use. Psychosis including severe anxiety and ...

  7. Benzodiazepine use disorder - Wikipedia

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    Therefore, gradual reduction is recommended, titrated against withdrawal symptoms. [15] For withdrawal purposes, stabilisation with a long-acting agent such as diazepam is recommended before commencing withdrawal. Chlordiazepoxide (Librium), a long-acting benzodiazepine, is gaining attention as an alternative to diazepam in substance abusers ...

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  9. Chlordiazepoxide/clidinium bromide - Wikipedia

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    Chlordiazepoxide is an anti-anxiety medication belonging to the benzodiazepine class. [4] Its use in IBS is thought to be due to its calming ability for patients that have IBS symptoms that are worsened by anxiety. Clidinium bromide is a synthetic quaternary ammonium antimuscarinic, [5] a sub-class of a family of drugs known as anticholinergics.