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Are sedatives legal or illegal?
There is a lot of confusion among the public as to what a sedative is as opposed to a sleeping pill or "knockout" pills.A sedative produces a state of lessened physical activity. It is NOT a sleeping pill. If someone has a need to keep pacing around the room, this person can be helped with a sedative. They may close their eyes when resting, however, this is not sleeping. Physical activity will be affected but it will not put him to sleep. It is possible that a higher dose of a sedative can be used as a sleeping pill. All drugs that are used for sedation can be very dangerous when used with alcohol. Tranquilizers commonly have some sedative properties and when starting on such a pill it is common for the doctor to tell the patient to take only half a pill for a few days to determine how or if the patient can tolerate them. Also, do not operate machinery until the patient learns if they can tolerate the medication. Some patients are affected to the point they appear DRUNK.A number of common medications have the side effect of drowsiness, consequently, they are often used as sleeping pills to assist in treating insomnia because they are NONADDICTIVE, and relatively safe. Many are sold OTC (over the counter, no prescription needed). Also, most of them are not too toxic, and there is usually no drug "hangover" the next day. However, all medications have some side effects if taken in a higher dose and the concept of....... "one is good, two are better" does not hold true. Follow the instructions on the label or your doctor's orders.
What is the difference between a tranquilizer and a sleeping tablet?
tranquilizers are injected as a liquid into the body or through the oral cavity as a sedative, but sleeping pills are used voluntarily and are usually in a capsule.
What is valume?
It is a misspelling. The correct name is Valium. Valium (or Diazepam, as generic) is a sedative, or an anti-anxiety medication from the benzodiazepine family. They often call it a "sleeping pill", as it helps to fight insomnia (poor night sleep). But it is an addictive drug, and should be used with caution.
What is dormacum?
Its a sleeping pill that was also used as a pre-med. don't think it is used much now.
What is zolpidem?
i believe its ambien for sleeping you can look it up by the markings on the medicine on drugs.com there is a pill identifier on there or just to see side effects etc.
Is doxepin mylan 1049 used for or as a sleeping pill?
It is sometimes given in cases of insomnia, in people who have trouble stay asleep. It is generally used in depression and anxiety disorders
What contains bromine?
Many things contain bromine. One popular use was Sodium Bromide which was used as a "sleeping pill" in the 1900's.
What thing contains bromine?
Many things contain bromine. One popular use was Sodium Bromide which was used as a "sleeping pill" in the 1900's.
When would sedation dentistry be used?
Sedation dentistry would be used when a patient does not want to feel the dental work being performed on him or her. There are different types of sedation including but not limited to nitrous oxide (laughing gas), or a sedative pill administered orally by the dentist.
What is the common name for drugs used as a sedative?
it is barbiturate
What are the most commonly used sedative hypnotics?
benzodiazepines
What is the product Unisom used for?
Unisom is a nighttime sleep aid (or "sleeping pill"). It proclaims itself the "number one name among single ingredient sleeping aids." Some Unisom products also double as pain killers.
