Delirium and seizures due to abrupt alprazolam withdrawal: case report.
A case is reported of delirium and seizures due to the abrupt withdrawal from the benzodiazepine alprazolam. Because of their short half-life, agents such as alprazolam may present a greater risk of withdrawal reactions than longer acting agents.
D000368:Aged; D000525:Alprazolam; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000378:metabolism; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D001569:Benzodiazepines / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000378:metabolism; D003693:Delirium / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006207:Half-Life; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012640:Seizures / Q000139:chemically induced*; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*
D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D000525:Alprazolam