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* '''Acamprosate''' - This drug is sometimes used in addition to other treatments. It can be continued long-term to reduce the risk of relapse. | * '''Acamprosate''' - This drug is sometimes used in addition to other treatments. It can be continued long-term to reduce the risk of relapse. | ||
* '''Carbamazepine''' - This drug assisted in the reduction of withdrawal symptoms in seven scientific trials involving 612 patients.<ref name="mag"></ref> However, it is questionable whether or not the drug can prevent seizures and delirium tremens in a similar manner to benzodiazepines due to inconclusive evidence. | * '''Carbamazepine''' - This drug assisted in the reduction of withdrawal symptoms in seven scientific trials involving 612 patients.<ref name="mag"></ref> However, it is questionable whether or not the drug can prevent seizures and delirium tremens in a similar manner to benzodiazepines due to inconclusive evidence. | ||
* '''Clonidine''' - This drug is sometimes combined with benzodiazepines to treat symptoms. | * '''[[Clonidine]]''' - This drug is sometimes combined with benzodiazepines to treat symptoms. | ||
==Nicotine withdrawal== | ==Nicotine withdrawal== |