Review: benzodiazepines are more effective than neuroleptics in reducing delirium and seizures in alcohol withdrawal

Benzodiazepines v placebo for alcohol withdrawal*

Outcomes	Benzodiazepines weighted EER	Placebo weighted CER	RRR (95% CI)	Weighted ARR	NNT (CI)
*Abbreviations defined in glossary; RRR, ARR, NNT, and CI calculated from data in article.
Delirium	2.1%	8.7%	83% (41 to 95)	6.6%	16 (10 to 39)
Seizures	0.9%	5.7%	80% (23 to 95)	4.8%	21 (12 to 123)