Clinical Factors Correlated to Delirium Tremens during Acute Alcohol Withdrawal of Inpatients with Alcohol Dependence

Lee, Jung Hoon; Lee, Bun-Hee; Hong, Ji Man; Jang, Gyeong-Ho; Shin, Hye Eun

doi:10.4306/jknpa.2012.51.4.164

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“…Also plasma levels of the methionine metabolite homocysteine are significantly elevated in individuals with delirium tremens as compared to uncomplicated withdrawal. Homocysteine elevation was found to be connected with withdrawal seizure acitivity 52,53 . In case of a high risk of alcohol withdrawal delirium, the use of benzodiazepines for preventive purposes may be reasonable.…”

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confidence: 98%

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“…Carbamazepine has been used for over 30 years to treat alcohol withdrawal as a non-addictive, nonsedating agent reducing alcohol withdrawal symptoms 52,87 . The newer anticonvulsant oxcarbazepine, a structurally modified carbamazepine, does not carry carbamazepine's side-effects of active metabolites.…”

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