alpha2-Agonists for Acute Alcohol Withdrawal - Medscape Objective: To evaluate literature reporting on the role of norepinephrine in alcohol withdrawal and to determine the safety and efficacy of α 2-agonists in reducing symptoms of this severe
alpha2-Agonists for Acute Alcohol Withdrawal - Page 5 - Medscape There are 4 case reports suggesting clinical efficacy with dexmedetomidine in patients admitted for acute alcohol withdrawal uncontrolled by benzodiazepines These case reports demonstrate control
alpha2-Agonists for Acute Alcohol Withdrawal - Page 4 - Medscape The earliest studies of clonidine in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal were limited by the use of concomitant medications Bjorkqvist et al evaluated the efficacy of a clonidine taper, 0 15 mg
Best Alcohol Withdrawal Care for Inpatients Still Elusive Medical inpatients in alcohol withdrawal are often sicker than patients without comorbidities or concurrent illness, and there is little strong evidence directing their care
Bupropion and alcohol-induced seizures - Medscape Assistant Professor of Neurology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore, Md Alcohol-induced seizures are withdrawal phenomena and do not respond to chronic anticonvulsants
Program Curbs Alcohol Detox Admissions - Medscape Patients with alcohol withdrawal syndrome can be treated safely on an outpatient basis, new research shows, decreasing hospital admissions and shortening hospital stays