Use of high dose benzodiazepines in alcohol and sedative withdrawal delirium

Elisabeth J.S. Kunkel; Carla Rodgers; Peter A. DeMaria; Daniel Holleran; Jeanette Zaimes; Charles Gray; Ruth Zager; Susan M. Hall; Howard L. Field

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Use of high dose benzodiazepines in alcohol and sedative withdrawal delirium

Elisabeth J.S. Kunkel, Carla Rodgers, Peter A. DeMaria, Daniel Holleran, Jeanette Zaimes, Charles Gray, Ruth Zager, Susan M. Hall, Howard L. Field

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The authors describe two patients who required massive doses of benzodiazepines to treat complicated alcohol and sedative withdrawal delirium. Some of the factors that contribute to difficulties in management are discussed. Finally, we describe the advantages and disadvantages of high dose pharmacologic management and controversies regarding psychopharmacologic management of such complex patients.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	286-293
Number of pages	8
Journal	General Hospital Psychiatry
Volume	19
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0163-8343(97)00021-2
State	Published - Jul 1997

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