A 48-year-old man with alcohol dependence presents with tremor, sweating and agitation 12 hours after his last drink. He has a history of withdrawal s...

Question

A 48-year-old man with alcohol dependence presents with tremor, sweating and agitation 12 hours after his last drink. He has a history of withdrawal seizures. What is the most appropriate pharmacological management?

Accepted Answer

Chlordiazepoxide reducing regimen with thiamine supplementation

Answer

Diazepam PRN only for seizures

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Disulfiram immediately

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SSRI antidepressant

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No medication; advise to drink small amounts of alcohol

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Alcohol withdrawal

A 48-year-old man with alcohol dependence presents with tremor, sweating and agitation 12 hours after his last drink. He has a history of withdrawal seizures. What is the most appropriate pharmacological management?