Question 1

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 2

can someone overdose quickly on tranxene (clorazepate)?

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Yes, but not quickly: Like any medication in its group, it is lethal in overdose. The problem with tranxene (clorazepate) is that people do not feel affected by it right away, and can continue taking more and more in quick succession. After a few hours, however, they realize that they are too sedated, but cannot quickly get it out of their body.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: tranxene (clorazepate) overdose?

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Varies with dose: There are degrees, related to how much taken. At slight overdose, these is sleepiness, and perhaps some "drunkenness," with poor judgment, imbalance, slurred speech. At higher doses, sleeping, but temporarily rousable.  At higher doses, coma. Although respirations and blood pressure are reduced then, it typically is only lethal when overdosed in combination with something -- especially alcohol.

Question 4

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 5

tranxene (clorazepate)  withdrawal?

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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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

how long does it take tranxene (clorazepate) to work?

Accepted Answer

Short Time: I would expect the effects of this medication to be felt in one to two days after starting it depending on how much and how often it is taken.  If it is not being helpful, please contact your prescriber and discuss this with him/her.

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