Evaluation of Phenobarbital Loading Dose in Reducing Cumulative Benzodiazepine Utilization in Patients With Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome

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Taylor Le · Frederick Community College

Sabrina Staas · Science Applications International Corporation (United States)

Richard K. Firmin · Frederick Community College

Jennifer E. Dwyer · Frederick Community College

Thomas Bushell · Science Applications International Corporation (United States)

Chaitanya Mishra · Arthritis Treatment Center

Thomas Smoot

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The addition of a weight-based PB loading dose showed a significant reduction in BZD utilization for patients in or at risk of severe AWS and was associated with fewer adverse events. Application of this information may aid in enhancing treatment for patients in or at risk of severe AWS.

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Alcoholism and Thiamine Deficiency Sleep and related disorders Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

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Published in: Annals of Pharmacotherapy

DOI: 10.1177/10600280251383490

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Evaluation of Phenobarbital Loading Dose in Reducing Cumulative Benzodiazepine Utilization in Patients With Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome

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