Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome - Treatment

Treatment

Benzodiazepines are effective for the management of symptoms as well as the prevention of seizures.

Treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrome can be managed with various pharmaceutical medications including barbiturates and clonidine. Certain vitamins are also an important part of the management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome.

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