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How many weeks alcohal withdrawl lasts ?
Left alcohal 15 days back as used to be frequent drinker for couple of years and still feeling tremors during day time and while sleeping . I am on medication but need to how many days or weeks it will take to heal. When I engage myself in exercise I don't feel panic but when I am idle or sleeping I feel shocks and tremors . I am on medication and taking nexito 10mg morning and zolfresh 10mg night before bed for sleep. Please advise how many more days do I need to suffer and home remedies and exercise types of exercises I can do . Any help is appreciated
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Dr. Avinash Karde
Psychiatrist
12 yrs exp
Pune
Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal can last upto 2-3 weeks if untreated,which again depends on severity of alcohol use,more frequent and large quantity of alcohol use results in severe alcohol withdrawal
best is to consult Psychiatrist as early as possible
,drink plenty of fluids,and take adequate diet
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Dr. S Madhavan
Neuropsychiatrist
24 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi alcohol withdrawal peaks in 24 hours and lasts for 2-3 weeks. But if you are suffering please consult a doctor.
Alcohol can also damage the brain
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please consult a doctor
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persevere. you have crossed the crucial phase. get advise from a doctor. you may need multivitamins. eat healthy diet. avoid smoking and drinking excessive coffee
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Dr. Pranav Pohane
Psychiatrist
12 yrs exp
Nagpur
Usually alcohol withdrawal lasts for 7-10 days. In some cases it may vary but don't worry consult Psychiatrist for withdrawal management. You need medication for that. Your current medications don't help in withdrawal
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