Tag: sedative withdrawal

March 22, 2026 / Mohammed looti

SEDATIVE, HYPNOTIC, OR ANXIOLYTIC WITHDRAWAL DELIRIUM

Definition and Clinical Overview of SHA Withdrawal Delirium Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic (SHA) withdrawal delirium represents one of the most severe and potentially life-threatening complications associated with the cessation of central nervous system depressants. This clinical state is defined by an acute onset of mental confusion, profound disorientation, and a fluctuating level of consciousness that […]

January 3, 2026 / Mohammed looti

SEDATIVE, HYPNOTIC, OR ANXIOLYTIC WITHDRAWAL

Abstract This article evaluates the withdrawal symptoms associated with sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic drugs, including benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. Withdrawal symptoms may occur after long-term use or after abrupt discontinuation of the drug, and can range from mild to severe. Symptoms can include anxiety, insomnia, tremors, seizures, and delirium. Treatment of withdrawal symptoms should […]