This week we discuss the role of phenobarbital in the management of severe alcohol withdrawal.
This week we discuss the role of phenobarbital in the management of severe alcohol withdrawal.
References
Riggan MA et al. Regarding “Phenobarbital for acute alcohol withdrawal: a prospective randomized double-blind placebo controlled study.” J Emerg Med 2016; 50 (6): 895-8. PMID: 27221017
Rosenson J et al. Phenobarbital for acute alcohol withdrawal: a prospective randomized double-blind placebo controlled study. J Emerg Med 2013; 44(3): 592-8. PMID: 2299978
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Just to clarify – diazepam can be described as having an automatic taper, not an autonomic taper.