Question 1

what is the definition or description of: tranquilizer?

Accepted Answer

CNS suppressant : A tranquilizer is a chemical that supresses  central nervous system activity.

Question 2

which chemicals are used in tranquilizers? how do they work?

Accepted Answer

Generic term: There are many different medicine which may be classified as tranquilizers. In general they are divided into minor including benzodiazepines and others and major such as chlorpromazine and other antipsychotics or barbiturates

Question 3

can any known tranquilizer paralyze your body?

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Paralysis: Not likely at normal doses.

Question 4

how do you make meditation like a tranquilizer?

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It's Better: In some ways by decreasing anxiety & relaxing your body meditation is like a tranquilizer.  However, tranquilizers can dull you cognitively, interfere with learning, make you dizzy, 7 even contribute to depression.  Meditation does none of these, quite the opposite.

Question 5

do tranquilizers slow down your breathing rate?

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YES: Tranquilizers a central nervous system depressants & certainly do decrease your respiratory drive.

Question 6

is there a natural herbal tranquilizer that will help?

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Probably Several: I know of two: chamomile tea & kava-kava.  I believe there may even be a double-blind placebo controlled trial for kava-kava.

Question 7

what to do if i had 25 mg of acepromazine. how bad (vet tranquilizer)?

Accepted Answer

Good luck: if nothing happened to you by now, then you are fine. Do not do it again. This medication is similar to chlorpomazine used in humans for schizophrenia. Unfortunately, these medications can sometimes cause bad and even irreversible side effects, called extrapyramidal symptoms. Long-term use makes it also more problematic. I am pretty sure a doctor can find a safer substitute for you.

Question 8

why don't criminals use tranquilizer darts instead of drugged beverages?

Accepted Answer

: Because tranquilizer darts would be easily detected in a bar or restaurant. Drugged beverages are so much easier to conceal. Please beware.

Question 9

is trazodone a tranquilizer??

Accepted Answer

It can be: Actually, it's in the medication class known as Tetracyclic Antidepressants so technically speaking it was not initially approved or marketed for tranquilization purposes, however, over the years it's come to be known for its sedative effects which is why docs seem to like it for people with insomnia.I don't gravitate much to it because of its side effect profile which most of patients complain.

Question 10

is clonazapam a tranquilizer?

Accepted Answer

Clonazepam: Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine. This is the same category  for valium (diazepine), Ativan (lorazepam), xanax (alprazolam). They all share in common the mechanism of action. Chemical differences in its molecule make it a great option for myoclonus, tremors, anxiety with less sedative effect than others in the same category. Although not entirely correct you may call it tranquilizer.

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