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Suggest An OTC Medication For Withdrawal Symptoms Of Alcohol

I have alcohol withdrawal and do not want to see a doctor for librium or ativan again... would diphenhydramine HCL be a usefull medication to get through withdrawal like librium or ativan is used. And if diphenhydramine HCL is not an appropriate medicine what OTC medication would be most effective?
posted on Fri, 9 Jun 2017
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Hi,

Self-treatment may lead to unwanted complications. Consult a physician or a psychiatrist and be will direct you accordingly. Wishing you good health.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,     
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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Suggest An OTC Medication For Withdrawal Symptoms Of Alcohol

Hi, Self-treatment may lead to unwanted complications. Consult a physician or a psychiatrist and be will direct you accordingly. Wishing you good health. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain