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What Causes Lack Of Withdrawal Symptoms After Quitting Drinking?
Posted on
Thu, 12 Mar 2015
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Question : i was a daily drinker for 5 years mainly beer sometimes liquor i drank at least 6 beers a day for that 5 years i quit drinking 72 hours ago and i have no withdrawal symptoms does this mean i wont have them
Brief Answer:
unlikely to occur
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is unlikely that you would have any symptoms or if they occur , may be mild.
Most symptoms start by the 6th to 72 hours after discontinuation.
Alcohol withdrawal delirium is the aspect of withdrawal that normally starts the latest at approximately 2 to 3 days. This involves hallucinations, agitation, increased pulse, increased blood pressure.
The other withdrawal conditions normally present before this time.
Since no symptoms are present then likely will not occur.
I hope this helps,feel free to ask any other questions
unlikely to occur
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is unlikely that you would have any symptoms or if they occur , may be mild.
Most symptoms start by the 6th to 72 hours after discontinuation.
Alcohol withdrawal delirium is the aspect of withdrawal that normally starts the latest at approximately 2 to 3 days. This involves hallucinations, agitation, increased pulse, increased blood pressure.
The other withdrawal conditions normally present before this time.
Since no symptoms are present then likely will not occur.
I hope this helps,feel free to ask any other questions
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