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Phenobarbital shows no clear advantage over diazepam for alcohol withdrawal, large study finds

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Phenobarbital shows no clear advantage over diazepam for alcohol withdrawal, large study finds
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Alcohol withdrawal is a common and dangerous medical emergency. Although benzodiazepines remain the standard treatment for this condition, the use of the barbiturate phenobarbital has increased by more than 200% in the last decade with limited evidence to suggest that this practice is safe and effective.

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