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Can Alcohol Withdrawal Cause Hallucinations?

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Posted on Tue, 8 Nov 2016
Question: I recently cut a lot back on my drinking. Has been going well but just recently have had almost hallucinations and speaking in my dreams. Are the two related? And what are any suggestions. Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

When exactly did you stop drinking? Are any of these thing happening when you are awake? If they are, this is a medical emergency and you need to visit an ER immediately. If they are only happening in your sleep, it is not dangerous and likely not related to alcohol use.

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Can Alcohol Withdrawal Cause Hallucinations?

Brief Answer: Consultation Detailed Answer: Hello, and thanks for your question. When exactly did you stop drinking? Are any of these thing happening when you are awake? If they are, this is a medical emergency and you need to visit an ER immediately. If they are only happening in your sleep, it is not dangerous and likely not related to alcohol use. Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers