Alcohol withdrawal symptoms usually occur within 5 - 10 hours after the last drink, but can occur days later. Symptoms get worse in 48 - 72 hours, and may persist for weeks.
Common symptoms include:
Anxiety or nervousness Depression Not thinking clearly Fatigue Irritability Jumpiness or shakiness Mood swings Nightmares
Other symptoms may include:
Clammy skin Enlarged (dilated) pupils Headache Insomnia (sleeping difficulty) Loss of appetite Nausea and vomiting Pallor Rapid heart rate Sweating Tremor of the hands or other body parts
A severe form of alcohol withdrawal called delirium tremens can cause:
Agitation Severe confusion Seeing or feeling things that aren't there (hallucinations) Fever Seizures
What are the symptoms of Alcohol withdrawal?
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms usually occur within 5 - 10 hours after the last drink, but can occur days later. Symptoms get worse in 48 - 72 hours, and may persist for weeks.
Common symptoms include:
Anxiety or nervousness Depression Not thinking clearly Fatigue Irritability Jumpiness or shakiness Mood swings Nightmares
Other symptoms may include:
Clammy skin Enlarged (dilated) pupils Headache Insomnia (sleeping difficulty) Loss of appetite Nausea and vomiting Pallor Rapid heart rate {{NAME}} of the hands or other body parts
A severe form of alcohol withdrawal called delirium tremens can cause:
Agitation Severe confusion Seeing or feeling things that aren't there (hallucinations) Fever Seizures