Best treatments for alcohol withdrawal delirium
7 products may treat alcohol withdrawal delirium, spanning FDA drug classes such as benzodiazepine. The current highest-rated option is diazepam. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 7 drugs we list for alcohol withdrawal delirium, 4 are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as benzodiazepine. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for alcohol withdrawal delirium — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Benzodiazepine | Generic | $1 | View → | |
| 2 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Topical | Benzodiazepine | Generic | $1 | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Topical | Benzodiazepine | Generic | $1 | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Gas | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 5 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Benzodiazepine | No data | — | View → | |
| 6 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Benzodiazepine | No data | — | View → | |
| 7 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Spray/Inhaler | Benzodiazepine | Generic | $1 | View → |
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Full ranking · 7 treatments
diazepam
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Diazepam is a benzodiazepine used to treat Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Muscle Spasticity, Status Epilepticus, Panic Disorder.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.65/30· 8 forms Save up to 14% in classdiastat
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Diastat (Diazepam) is a benzodiazepine used to treat Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Muscle Spasticity, Status Epilepticus, Panic Disorder.
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From ~$0.65/30· 8 forms Save up to 14% in classdiastat acudial
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Diastat Acudial (Diazepam) is a benzodiazepine used to treat Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Muscle Spasticity, Status Epilepticus, Panic Disorder.
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From ~$0.65/30· 8 forms Save up to 14% in classnitrous oxide, usp
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Nitrous Oxide, Usp (Nitrous Oxide) is a medication used to treat Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Infarction, Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
Price varies
tranxene
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Tranxene (Clorazepate Dipotassium) is a benzodiazepine used to treat Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Anxiety Disorders, Partial Epilepsies.
tranxene sd
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Tranxene Sd (Clorazepate Dipotassium) is a benzodiazepine used to treat Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Anxiety Disorders, Partial Epilepsies.
Frequently asked
- What treats alcohol withdrawal delirium?
- Our catalog lists 7 products that may treat alcohol withdrawal delirium, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is diazepam.
- What is the best-rated treatment for alcohol withdrawal delirium?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — diazepam ranks highest among the products we list for alcohol withdrawal delirium. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
- What types of drugs treat alcohol withdrawal delirium?
- Treatments for alcohol withdrawal delirium span FDA drug classes including benzodiazepine. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.