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Anxiety/ alcohol witdrawl

2017-07-26 19:42:36
Is it normal to have severe anxiety. sweaty palms heart palpitations after quitting alcohol. i was a binge drinker 3 times a week 6+ drinks and stopped 5 days ago. i am prescribed lorazapam 1mg for existing anxiety but i dont take it daily. i find myself taking it since i quit as my symptoms have been greater than normal. when will this subside
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Sorry to hear about your difficulties. Generally withdrawal symptoms last 7-8 days. The symptoms you have described are classical withdrawal symptoms. It would be helpful to take lorazepam 1 mg upto 4 times a day and gradually reduce it to 3 times, then 2 times, then once a day and stop. Best wishes

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