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What Causes Lack Of Withdrawal Symptoms After Quitting Drinking?

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Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2015
Question: i was a daily drinker for 5 years mainly beer sometimes liquor i drank at least 6 beers a day for that 5 years i quit drinking 72 hours ago and i have no withdrawal symptoms does this mean i wont have them
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
unlikely to occur

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

It is unlikely that you would have any symptoms or if they occur , may be mild.

Most symptoms start by the 6th to 72 hours after discontinuation.

Alcohol withdrawal delirium is the aspect of withdrawal that normally starts the latest at approximately 2 to 3 days. This involves hallucinations, agitation, increased pulse, increased blood pressure.

The other withdrawal conditions normally present before this time.

Since no symptoms are present then likely will not occur.

I hope this helps,feel free to ask any other questions

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What Causes Lack Of Withdrawal Symptoms After Quitting Drinking?

Brief Answer: unlikely to occur Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic It is unlikely that you would have any symptoms or if they occur , may be mild. Most symptoms start by the 6th to 72 hours after discontinuation. Alcohol withdrawal delirium is the aspect of withdrawal that normally starts the latest at approximately 2 to 3 days. This involves hallucinations, agitation, increased pulse, increased blood pressure. The other withdrawal conditions normally present before this time. Since no symptoms are present then likely will not occur. I hope this helps,feel free to ask any other questions