Dependence on chlormethiazole and effects of its withdrawal.
Five cases of physical dependence on chlormethiazole are reported. Because sudden withdrawal may precipitate an acute "organic psychosis", chlormethiazole should only be used in hospitals and, even then, only for a maximum of 9 days.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D002719:Chlormethiazole / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders; D013997:Time Factors
D002719:Chlormethiazole