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BARBITURATE
ABSTINENCE SYNDROME |
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| The barbiturate abstinence syndrome begins 6 to 24 hours after the last
dose, and symptoms are generally more severe with the short-acting barbiturates. Signs and
symptoms of barbiturate abstinence include: |
- • Tremulousness
- • Diaphoresis
- • Anxiety
- • Postural hypotension
- • Insomnia
- • Grand mal convulsions
- (between days 3 and 7)
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- • Agitation
- • Anorexia
- • Delirium
- • Nausea and vomiting
- • Tendon hyperreflexia
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| Note: If untreated, withdrawal symptoms can progress to
hyperpyrexia, electrolyte abnormalities, cardiovascular collapse, and death. |
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University of Nevada, Reno
