Question 1

is there a tranxene (clorazepate) 1 mg?

Accepted Answer

No.: The brand drug tranxene (clorazepate) is discontinued in the U.S. However, the generic form is still made. The lowest dose is 3.75 mg tablets. It also comes in 7.5 and 15 mg strength tablets. You could try breaking a 3.75 mg tablet in half if needed.

Question 2

what is the duration of tranxene (clorazepate)?

Accepted Answer

Long acting: Tranxene (clorazepate) is very long acting. It's half life is 40-50 hours. That means it can take 2-4 weeks to fully be out of your system.

Question 3

tranxene (clorazepate)  withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but not as bad: Tranxene (clorazepate) is a very long-acting benzodiazepine. The general rule is: the longer acting, the less withdrawal (like methodone withdrawal is somewhat better than heroin). At the same time, withdrawals are characteristic to any benzodiazepine, and will happen to anyone addicted to it.

Question 4

is tranxene for effexor (venlafaxine) withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

No: It's is a minor tranquilizer--for Effexor (venlafaxine) discontinuance symptoms the best is take a small (37.5) of effexor (venlafaxine).

Question 5

is it safe to switch from tranxene 5mg taken for 4 months to xanax (alprazolam)?

Accepted Answer

Nothing is safe when: 'transferring' from one anti anxiety medication to another. You can't do it without a narcotic prescription from your doctor or psychiatrist. So if your Tranxene (clorazepate) isn't working, call your doctor and take their recommendation first. You may need to be seen for a consult, before anything is switched. May be better to deal with the cause of your anxiety as a better alternative. Good luck!

Question 6

does tranxene (clorazepate) work?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tranxene belongs to the same group as xanax, (alprazolam) ativan, etc. It is, however, very long-acting: it starts slowly, but stays in the body for a long time. People who get used to short acting drugs expect tranxene to work quickly, so might think it doesn't work. The equivalent dose is also important. It works great for anxiety or alcohol/benzo withdrawal.

Question 7

tranxene (clorazepate) vs. valium what is better?

Accepted Answer

Whatever works: Either drug may be effective. Both are benzodiazepines. Both have strongly addictive profiles. Both are respiratory depressants and mood depressants. Both are significantly augmented by alcohol consumption. The less you take of a "benzo" the better off you are. This class of drugs needs frequent monitoring to avoid problems.

Question 8

what is the treatment for tranxene (clorazepate) overdose?

Accepted Answer

Support: A specific antidote for benzodiazepine, such as tranxene (clorazepate), (clorazepate) overdose exists. This is usually available in hospital emergency rooms. Because tranxene (clorazepate) causes sedation, impaired swallowing and shallow breathting it is important to lay the person down, keep warm, ensure that breathing is maintained (loosened collars or even mouth-to-mouth breathing is serious cases) use fluids cautiously!

Question 9

is there a difference between tranxene vs xanax (alprazolam)?

Accepted Answer

tranxene (clorazepate): They are both anxiety medications.
Xanax is a short acting and tranxene (clorazepate) is long acting benzodiazepenes.

Question 10

can an overdose of anxiolytic pills such as tranxene (clorazepate) be lethal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Stop breathing--you die.  Tranxene (clorazepate) is a respiratory depressant.

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