Cold Turkey

[Healeywoodclaret]

Any regular drinkers on here ever gone cold turkey and suffered any effects of alcohol withdrawal? Apparently going cold turkey can be harmful and people should consider tapering off their alcohol consumption gradually. Has anyone on here any experience of this either themselves a friend or loved one? It would be interesting to know your thoughts.

[Imploding Turtle]

If you, or someone you know, is drinking enough that if you stop then you would suffer withdrawal effects then you need more professional advice.

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-bo ... ting-help/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/alcohol/withdrawal/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (US)
https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/alcohol-fa ... -symptoms/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

There's also this self assessment test on drinkaware that will help know if the amount of alcohol consumed is dangerous.
https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/selfassessment" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Pstotto]

I had pneumonia in 2001 in Winchester and they gave me alcohol tablets in hospital because they said that in my condition if I came straight off alcohol I might die of shock or whatever, I can't remember.

[Imploding Turtle]

And so you just kept taking them?

[Funkydrummer]

Now now IT !!

[IanMcL]

Cold turkey, chips and beans is very nice, washed down with a beer.

[Goobs]

And so you just kept taking them?

At least he has a good excuse for the crap he writes on here

[Inchy]

if Someone who seriously drinks goes cold turkey they can be at risk of seizures and it’s best to do it with healthcare professionals around, either in hospital or a detox facility

The only meds given when detoxing are chlordiazapoxide for the shakes and feeling sh*t and IV pabrinex for vitamin deficiency.

[Longsidebogs]

Best of luck HWC

[Healeywoodclaret]

Best of luck HWC

Very nice of you to offer your good wishes although i wasn't asking on behalf of myself!

[Bosscat]

Cold turkey, chips and beans is very nice, washed down with a beer.

Turn it into Turkey Curry now thats a winter warmer yummy

[Bosscat]

At least he has a good excuse for the crap he writes on here

[Healeywoodclaret]

if Someone who seriously drinks goes cold turkey they can be at risk of seizures and it’s best to do it with healthcare professionals around, either in hospital or a detox facility

The only meds given when detoxing are chlordiazapoxide for the shakes and feeling sh*t and IV pabrinex for vitamin deficiency.

I was asking on behalf of a friend who suffers from high blood pressure and instead of taking hypertension meds has opted for lifestyle changes to try and bring it under control. There are no other symptoms except since stopping the booze the blood pressure readings are higher! Just wondered whether this could be classed as a symptom of alcohol withdrawal? Or is it simply stress that is causing it?

[Bosscat]

I remember Bill Werbenuik the Snooker player used to drink around 50 pints lagers a day .... here is his obit from 2003 ... his age was 56 when he passed away.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/other ... eight.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Healeywoodclaret]

I remember Bill Werbenuik the Snooker player used to drink around 50 pints lagers a day .... here is his obit from 2003 ... his age was 56 when he passed away.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/other ... eight.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Surprised he made it to 56!

[Inchy]

I was asking on behalf of a friend who suffers from high blood pressure and instead of taking hypertension meds has opted for lifestyle changes to try and bring it under control. There are no other symptoms except since stopping the booze the blood pressure readings are higher! Just wondered whether this could be classed as a symptom of alcohol withdrawal? Or is it simply stress that is causing it?

Although alcohol can be a contributing factor for hypertension it is more often than not elevated for a variety of reason. Poor diet, genetics, being a bloke, stress, low exercise tolerance etc etc. Stopping drinking might help reduce the blood pressure but if it is caused due to a multitude of reasons then it won’t.

If I was him/her I’d change my lifestyle and take the meds. If the blood pressure normalises then reduce and ultimately stop the meds

[Inchy]

Sorry to answer the original question I don’t believe alcohol withdrawal increases blood pressure

[Longsidebogs]

Alchoholics often deny they have issues. They need help and fair play to HWC for taking the first step.

[Top Claret]

Cold Turkey is far to dry. I prefer chicken myself