What Are the Treatments for Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures?
Withdrawal from heavy and prolonged use of alcohol can be dangerous and should be done under medical supervision. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, symptoms of withdrawal usually appear within six to 48 hours after the last drink, with the peak at about 24 to 35 hours. Common withdrawal symptoms are insomnia, anxiety, irritability and agitation. More serious symptoms include aggression, fever, blood pressure changes, rapid heartbeat or arrhythmia, seizures and delirium tremens, which includes hallucinations. About 10 percent of people going through withdrawal experience seizures and 60 percent of those can have multiple seizures.
