My friend was taking maxgalin 75 mg and topamac for 6 weeks as he had alcoholic seizure. He was fine while taking the medicine. He almost cured from alcoholism.in between he drank for 2, to 3 days Max to max. But soon after finishing the course of medicine he feel so sleepy whole day and drowsiness, l.he sleeps more than usual. He started shivering again just after he wakes up in the morning. Loss of appetite again. What to do?
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Alcohol dependence is associated with significant physical, mental and social problems. Physically, there can be liver failure, jaundice, vomiting of blood, passing blood in stools, stomach ulcers, damage to nerves of the body, swelling of legs, fluid collection in abdomen, and many more. Mentally, there is irreversible brain damage, worsening of anxiety or depression, triggering of psychosis and mood disorders, dementia, etc. From a social point of view, there may be isolation from neighbors or family, increased abusive behavior to children or spouses, legal problems, accidents, etc. Anti craving medications are available which will help to reduce the craving. Consult a psychiatrist with experience in deaddiction.
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The answer is simple stop consumption of Alcohol but difficult to practice, you nee professional guidance. P_lease consult a psychiatrist who will, after assesment guide you through arousal of motivation, and relapse prevention and make you give up Alcohol. Thanks.
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Dear user Abrupt withdrawal of medicines without supervision of doctor is not adviced. Whether the symptoms are due to a medical condition (jaundice)/alcohol withdrawal or medication related or a combination of all factors can only be commented upon after consultation with a psychiatrist.
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Some time if one drink alcohol in a chronic patteren and stop suddenly can face withrawl symptoms with in 24-72 hours of absteinance. Motivation is really necessary to leave alcohol. If he takes medicine and occasionally consume alcohol will definately can cause serious effects. Advise To consult the nearest psychiatrist for de addiction and treatment and to make a decision to leave alcohol and not to relapse in future. Thiamine is what he needed and anticraving drugs as well only with the prescription of a MD PSYCHIATRIST.
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