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Diazepam is the most often used tranquilliser for alcohol withdrawal. Withdrawl from log term alcohol abuse can kill and should be carried out under supervision.
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Why is dextrose used in treatment of alcohol withdrawl?
Alcohol becomes glucose in the body
Is xanax and vailium in the same drug family?
Valium (diazepam) is derived from benzodiazepine, as in made from. It has very similar effects though chemically it is different. It is used more often as a sedative, relaxant, and withdrawl medication (benzo withdrawl, alcohol withdrawl) than it is used for anxiety, though it is used to treat mild anxiety and panic attacks where a true benzo might be too potent. Though the effects are similar, generally it is not as powerful as regular benzos such as xanax (alprazolam).
What medicines in the benzodiazepine family are used to treat insomnia?
flurazepam (Dalmane), quazepam (Doral), triazolam (Halcion), estazolam (ProSom), and temazepam (Restoril)
What is benzodiazepines used for?
Benzodiazepines have several uses. Benzos are psychoactive drugs with hypnotic, sedative, anticonvulsant, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties. These properties allow benzodiazepines to treat panic disorders, anxiety, seizures (whether due to epilepsy or not), and alcohol withdrawl. Benzodiazepines can be used to treat Generalized Anxiety Disorder, but it doesn't really do much to get rid of the condition.
What drugs are used to treat alcohol withdrawal?
Anabuse
What is the difference between temazepam plus diazepam?
Temazepam is normally used to induce sleep, diazepam is used for nerves, anxiety, and as a muscle relaxant.
Can temazepam be used as a muscle relaxant?
yes
What is alcohol used to treat?
Alcohol and drug rehab is used to fix the psychological and physical addiction to drugs and alcohol with proper medical care and assistance. It may be voluntary or forced and there are usually free programs to help those in need.
What is in chloriazepoxide?
This medication is benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety. It may also be used to treat alcohol withdraw and a few other conditions.
What does auriculotherapy treat?
It is used frequently to help people overcome drug, tobacco, and alcohol addictions, and is used to treat chronic health conditions and diseases.
When can you start drinking after stop taking chlordiazepoxide?
No. Librium (chlordiazepoxide) is often used to treat alcohol dependence. You should avoid this combination. Discuss with your doctor if you have problem to treat your alcohol dependence.
Dramamine and alcohol?
Like most medications it is not good to mix alcohol with it. Dramamine is a medication used to treat motion sickness. If mixed with alcohol it can make you very drowsy and dizzy.
