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l know it is extremely bad to drink on this drug.l am willing to stop drinking, l just wanna know what to expect.
The dr. knows about it.
I was prescribed depakote today. I am an alcoholic. I have to quit drinking cold turkey. Will I get DT's
if u r an alcoholic & have been for a very long time, u can expect some major withdrawals. some can be very serious.
call ur doctor back & explain to him that u r going to quit drinking & that u r worried about the withdrawals. u may even need to be in a detox center so they can watch over u as u go through them.
alcohol & benzo withdrawals r two of the most serious & dangerous withdrawals. i highly recommend detox centers for those who r alcoholics (as in ur case) & those who r coming off of benzos.
i applaud u for taking it seriously & i wish u all the luck in the world. i have been through opiate withdrawals & they were difficult. luckily i was in a detox center.
I was prescribed depakote today. I am an alcoholic. I have to quit drinking cold turkey. Will I get DT's
You need to contact the doctor that gave you the depakote and inform him/her about your drinking..like how long how much and stuff like that. The doctor will them be able to give you a good idea if you will have any DT is or not and maybe able to also give you something to help with them. Good Luck, Wish you the best !!!
I was prescribed depakote today. I am an alcoholic. I have to quit drinking cold turkey. Will I get DT's
The combination can have a very drastic effect on ur liver. Did u discuss ur drinking with ur doctor before this was prescribed? If not, u may need to call the doctor is office to find out what he/she advises u to do. Do not be afraid to discuss this with the doctor. You're not alone. The doctor can help u best when he/she has complete information in order to make decisions about ur care.
You will most likely need to have a liver panel done periodically anyway while on the Depakote. If u have been drinking heavily, & frequently, then, depending on how much u r used to consuming, yes, u could be at risk for DT's.
I was prescribed depakote today. I am an alcoholic. I have to quit drinking cold turkey. Will I get DT's
What are DTs? ive never heard of them. but yes, drinking on medications for your mental health is not a good idea at all. im sorry i cant answer your question but good luck and please stop the drinking. my psychiatrist said alcohol every once in a while is okay but not alot at all. so treat yourself like once a month so you dont go back to being this way :)