Common Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms

If you experience any of the following symptoms after stopping or reducing your alcohol intake, it is important to seek medical help immediately. These symptoms can be life-threatening.

• Anxiety: You may feel restless, worried, or on edge.
• Bad dreams: You may have vivid, unpleasant dreams or nightmares.
• Depression: You may feel sad, hopeless, or worthless.
• Difficulty thinking clearly: You may have trouble concentrating or remembering things.
• Fatigue: You may feel tired and run down.
• Feeling jumpy or nervous: You may feel on edge or like you are about to jump out of your skin.
• Irritability or becoming excited easily: You may find yourself getting angry or upset easily.
• Rapid mood swings: Your mood may change quickly from one extreme to another.
• Shakiness: Your hands, arms, or legs may shake.
• Clammy skin: Your skin may feel cold and damp.
• Elevated blood pressure: Your blood pressure may be higher than normal.
• Headache: You may have a headache that is dull or throbbing.
• Insomnia: You may have trouble falling or staying asleep.
• Loss of appetite: You may not feel hungry or interested in food.
• Nausea and vomiting: You may feel sick to your stomach or vomit.
• Paleness: Your skin may look pale.
• Rapid heart rate or palpitations: Your heart may beat faster than normal or you may feel like your heart is racing.
• Sweating, especially the palms of your hands or your face: You may sweat more than usual, especially on your hands and face.
• Tremor in your hands: Your hands may shake.

Alcohol withdrawal can be a serious condition. If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to seek medical help immediately.