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Ethanol and the nervous system (II)

par Noel, Stéphane ;Telerman Toppet, Nicole
Référence The New England journal of medicine, 322, 6, page (407)
Publication Publié, 1990

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To the Editor: Charness et al. make several remarkable statements in their article on ethanol and the nervous system (Aug. 17 issue).* First, they state that it is beneficial to treat delirium tremens with paraldehyde, benzodiazepines, or clomethiazole. I believe that these drugs do not offer any useful benefit and that supportive care is better. Clomethiazole is not available in the United States. Second, their statement about alcohol seizures implies that the occurrence of more than one tonic—clonic seizure beginning 7 to 30 hours after the cessation of drinking indicates an abstinence seizure. The occurrence of more than one seizure… © 1990, Massachusetts Medical Society. All rights reserved.