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What Causes Sleep Deprivation Post Alcohol Withdrawal?
Question: I have been drinking n smoking for past 35yrs. A clot was found in the brain when one side of my limbs got numb. There was no other discomfort whatsoever. I responded to the clot blaster injection given on time n all is well now. I hv been advised to stop drinking n smoking immediately. As a result I get no/ v disturbed sleep inspire of 0.25 mg of Alprax. Please advise
Brief Answer:
You could benefit from Librium (chlordiazepoxide) tablets.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your medical details. You are on correct medications to prevent any strokes in future. Also, I am glad to note that you received the clot-buster therapy on time, leading to good recovery.
It is important to stop smoking and alcohol to prevent strokes in future.
For sleep disturbance due to alcohol withdrawal, chlordiazepoxide (librium) tablets may be used in the night. In some cases, quetiapine may also be needed.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
You could benefit from Librium (chlordiazepoxide) tablets.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your medical details. You are on correct medications to prevent any strokes in future. Also, I am glad to note that you received the clot-buster therapy on time, leading to good recovery.
It is important to stop smoking and alcohol to prevent strokes in future.
For sleep disturbance due to alcohol withdrawal, chlordiazepoxide (librium) tablets may be used in the night. In some cases, quetiapine may also be needed.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Alprax and Librium should not be combined.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
Both Alprax and Librium are benzodiazepines, so, they should not be combined. After starting Librium, alprax should be stopped.
Occasional alcohol would not lead to any health hazards.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Alprax and Librium should not be combined.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
Both Alprax and Librium are benzodiazepines, so, they should not be combined. After starting Librium, alprax should be stopped.
Occasional alcohol would not lead to any health hazards.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
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