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Medications that support withdrawal/abstinence from alcohol
Benzodiazepines & Disulfiram
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Diazepam (Valium)
reduce the risk for seizure, stabilize vitals, and are taken either PRN
or around the clock.
Benzodiazepines
may be given to reduce or discourage relapses of alcoholism
pregnancy category X
Disulfiram
if alcohol is consumed with this drug, the patient will become
violently ill within 5-10 minutes with a headache, shortness of breath,
nausea, vomiting and other unpleasant symptoms
Disulfiram IMPORTANT TO KNOW
Medication to support withdrawal/abstinence from opioids
Methadone
schedule II controlled substance
helps to minimize symptoms of opioid withdrawal but doesn't get the
patient high