Outpatient regimens for management of GHB withdrawal

For outpatient management of withdrawal from GHB (with monitoring by a clinician skilled in withdrawal management), a suitable regimen isKamal, 2017 SA Health:

diazepam 10 mg orally, 2-hourly, starting within 2 hours of the last dose of GHB if the patient does not have signs of sedation. Continue until light sedation is evident and agitation is controlled. Do not exceed 40 mg daily. Once agitation is controlled, gradually reduce the dose over 5 to 7 days. diazepam diazepam diazepam