What medications are given for alcohol withdrawal?

Benzodiazepines:

Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)

Diazepam (Valium)

Lorazepam (Ativan)

Oxazapam (Serax)

Clonazepam (Klonopin)

Barbiturates:

Phenobarbital

Anticonvulsants:

Gabapentin (Neurontin)

Valproate (Depakote)

Topiramate (Topamax)

Beta-blockers:

Propranolol (Inderal)

Atenolol (Tenormin)

Metoprolol (Lopressor)

Clonidine (Catapres)

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