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What Causes Slurred Speech While Withdrawing From Alcohol?
Weaning husband off alchol. This week was down to 1 drink a day. I don t see any agitation but his speech is garbled. Dr gave me ex for lithium 25mg as needed. Only used a few times as made him a zombie. Got Rx for 10mg but haven t seen signs of days.except speech. Is that a sign?
No, slurred speech is not a symptom to give lithium. Slurring of speech in the process of alcohol deaddiction is due to behavioral changes. No need to worry about this as it will subside gradually. Lithium gave only if he becomes violent, agitated etcetera.
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Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar
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What Causes Slurred Speech While Withdrawing From Alcohol?
Hello, No, slurred speech is not a symptom to give lithium. Slurring of speech in the process of alcohol deaddiction is due to behavioral changes. No need to worry about this as it will subside gradually. Lithium gave only if he becomes violent, agitated etcetera. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar