General hospital psychiatry
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Gen Hosp Psychiatry · Jul 1997
Case ReportsUse of high dose benzodiazepines in alcohol and sedative withdrawal delirium.
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.