In the first few hours and days of alcohol withdrawal, 95% of all alcohol consumers will experience the very basic withdrawal symptoms including fatigue, anxiety, unusual perspiration, headaches and irregular heart beat. Continuing with these symptoms, over several days, can often been emotionally stressful and may lead to resumption of drinking. However, understanding these are mild symptoms, which will dissipate over a few days, is an encouraging motivator to the person attempting to cease alcohol consumption as it is an indicator the body is working to naturally recover from chronic alcohol usage. For these individuals, medical attention is often not needed however, it can be sought. As a general guide, most physicians will recommend an increase in B vitamin supplements, including Thiamin, in addition to prescribing a small dose of Valium to control the anxiety and emotional distress. Within a few days, the symptoms should pass.
Caffeine can cause headaches when the effects of the drug wear off and you begin to "crash". Additionally, if you are a heavy coffee or soda drinking, quitting all caffeine intake has been known to cause some withdrawls including but not limited to headaches.
For many people, headaches after drinking alcohol are a common occurrence. This could happen for a variety of reasons, including: Dehydration: Because alcohol is a diuretic, it increases urine production and can cause dehydration. Headaches, as well as fatigue and dizziness, can be caused by dehydration. Blood flow changes: Alcohol can cause blood vessels in the brain to expand or contract, causing changes in blood flow and headaches. Chemical imbalances: Alcohol can alter the levels of various chemicals in the brain, including serotonin and dopamine, causing headaches. Congeners: Congeners are substances that are produced during the fermentation process of alcohol and can contribute to hangover symptoms such as headaches. Personal sensitivity: Some people may be more sensitive to the effects of alcohol and may experience headaches after drinking.
ALCOHOL: Avoid drinking alcohol and taking medications that contain alcohol while taking keroconzole and for at least three days after you finish the medication. Alcohol may cause nausea, abdominal cramps, vomiting, headaches, and flushing the medication out your system without giving it a chance to work properly.
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Drinking any alcohol, whether it's wine or beer or spirits, can kill you. Substantial amounts of alcohol over long enough periods of time can cause numerous life-threatening diseases. Alcohol withdrawal can also cause life-threatening symptoms such as delirium-tremens. Additionally, it's a good idea to contact an alcoholism treatment hotline to verify if you need treatment. Quitting alcohol may be dangerous and require assistance.
Too much alcohol can cause death. Drinking and driving can also accidents. Drinking too much may also cause liver damage.
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Alcohol and opiates cause contraction. Most other drugs cause dilation.
Alcohol doesn't cause the body to retain water but to lose it.
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