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What medicine can be taken to reduce the withdrawal symptoms of alcohol or reduce urge to drink?
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Hello Lybrate User Alcohol withdrawal treatment includes substitute agents like benzodiazepines and anti craving agents along with Motivation Enhancement Therapy. The medicine selection and dose depends on severity of withdrawal as well as associated physical complications. In case of severe withdrawal one may have to go for hospitalization to prevent complication like seizures delirium etc. It is always advised to get Alcohol withdrawal treatment under guidance and supervision of psychiatrist.
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