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Pharmacotherapy is symptomatic and supportive. Typically the patient is kept sedated with [[benzodiazepine]]s, such as [[diazepam]] (Valium), [[lorazepam]] (Ativan) or [[oxazepam]] (Serax) and in extreme cases low-levels of [[antipsychotics]], such as [[haloperidol]] until symptoms subside. [[Acamprosate]] is often used to augment treatment, and is then carried on into long term use to reduce the risk of relapse. If [[status epilepticus]] is present, [[seizure]]s are treated accordingly. | |||
Controlling environmental stimuli can also be helpful, such as a well-lit but relaxing environment to minimise visual misinterpretations such as the [[visual hallucinations]] mentioned above. | |||
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Treatment
Pharmacotherapy is symptomatic and supportive. Typically the patient is kept sedated with benzodiazepines, such as diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan) or oxazepam (Serax) and in extreme cases low-levels of antipsychotics, such as haloperidol until symptoms subside. Acamprosate is often used to augment treatment, and is then carried on into long term use to reduce the risk of relapse. If status epilepticus is present, seizures are treated accordingly. Controlling environmental stimuli can also be helpful, such as a well-lit but relaxing environment to minimise visual misinterpretations such as the visual hallucinations mentioned above.