Case Report: Alprazolam Withdrawal Delirium with Psychosis

Dr. Himanshu Sharma; Dr. Chitra Singh; Dr. R.K. Solanki

Volume : IX, Issue : VII, July - 2020

Case Report: Alprazolam Withdrawal Delirium with Psychosis

Dr. Himanshu Sharma, Dr. Chitra Singh, Dr. R. K. Solanki

Abstract :

Benzodiazepines are widely acknowledged to be addictive, and withdrawal symptoms can occur after 4–6 weeks of continuous use. One third of long‐term user�s experience problems on dosage reduction or withdrawal. We present a case of reversible delirium with ief psychotic episode following withdrawal of alprazolam in an otherwise healthy middle age man, in the absence of cardinal withdrawal symptoms. physicians and psychiatrist should be aware that the short-acting benzodiazepine alprazolam, can present as delirium with reversible ief psychotic episodes after 24-48 hours of discontinuation, in the absence of cardinal withdrawal symptoms as outlined in the DSM-5 and should be considered as a diagnosis, after excluding other possibilities.