Question

A 49-year-old man with alcohol dependence presents with tremor, sweating, tachycardia and anxiety 12 hours after his last drink. He has had previous withdrawal seizures. What is the most appropriate pharmacological management?

Accepted Answer

Start diazepam according to a symptom-triggered regimen

Answer

Prescribe haloperidol alone

Answer

Start disulfiram immediately

Answer

No medication; encourage willpower

Answer

Start long-acting opioid therapy

Practice question

A 49-year-old man with alcohol dependence presents with tremor, sweating, tachycardia and anxiety 12 hours after his last drink. He has had previous withdrawal seizures. What is the most appropriate pharmacological management?