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Heroin Xanax Overdose
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Is ativan (lorazepam) addicting?
Yes: Ativan (lorazepam) is a benzodiazipine, this class of meds can be addicting, even small doses used over an extended period of time can be very difficult to stop. Some people take them as prescribe and find it very hard to stop, others can be more overtly addicted and continue to take higher and higher doses. In general best for short term use only. Try to avoid if history of addiction like alcohol. ...Read more
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Alprazolam (Definition)
Alprazolam is a short acting benzodiazepine, it does not last long in the system . So when used regularly with multiple doses to treat anxiety, it is associated with inter-dose withdrawal, tolerance and a resulting increase level of baseline anxiety. So in anxiety clinics, we use it only in cases of " flight , dentist or other infrequent anxieties, ...Read more
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Tranxene (clorazepate) withdrawal?
Can Be Serious: It depends on the length of time the person took tranxene (clorazepate) and the daily dose. If a person takes tranxene (clorazepate) everyday for at least month, he or she may have mild to moderate to severe withdrawal symptoms, again depending on the daily dose. The symptoms would be anxiety, irritability, tremors, insomnia and even withdrawal seizures. It is important to discuss slowly tapering off with your doctor. ...Read more
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Is Suboxone withdrawal dangerous?
No: Not dangerous, but can be very prolonged. Ask your doctor how to wean off of Suboxone. It will not happen without your effort, but it is doable. Some techniques are well known ...Read more
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Can naloxone substitute for oxycodone overdose?
No: Naloxone is the antidote to an oxycodone overdose. Naloxone is an opiate-receptor competitive antagonist, which means it blocks the receptors that oxycodone needs to bind to in order to exert its effect. ...Read more
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How dangerous Zoloft (sertraline) overdose?
Zoloft (sertraline) Overdose sx's: May include: nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, tremor, agitation, ^ or v heart rate, seizures, fainting, hallucination, coma, delirum, ^ blood pressure & death. ...Read more
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What benzodiazepine is stronger: klonopin (clonazepam) or ativan (lorazepam)?
They differ: Klonopin (clonazepam) is longer acting but takes just slightly longer to start working. Ativan works quicker but clears from your system quicker then Klonopin (clonazepam) although it can stay in your system for a while. ...Read more
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How addictive is oxycodone acetaminophen?
Opiate addiction: All opiates have addiction potential. The more potent/powerful drug, the higher addiction potential. In general, people are more addicted to short acting opiate than long acting opiate. ...Read more
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Is avinza (morphine) addictive?
Yes: As any opiod Avinza (morphine) has significant risk for addiction. ...Read more
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Is oxycontin addictive?
Oxycontin: Absolutely. There is no question....It is possible, even easy to get addicted to oxycontin. These drugs are intended for short term use because of their addictive qualities. ...Read more
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How dangerous is Ativan (lorazepam)?
Ativan (lorazepam): Mainly sedation, depends on dose. Also since it is short-acting, tolerance & abuse can develop with continued use. ...Read more
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How addictive is lorazepam?
Lorazepam: Being short-acting, Ativan (lorazepam) is very addictive, with serious withdrawal symptoms. ...Read more
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How is narcotic abuse, dependence, withdrawal or intoxication self-diagnosed?
Easy...: If you are taking more than prescribed, then you are abusing. If you can't stop taking the medication, then you are dependent. Dependence is not necessarily a negative thing however, as you may depend on a medication for relief to function normally. ...Read more
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Is Ambien (zolpidem) 10mg addictive?
Yes: For many people it can be addictive. For others it's fine. ...Read more
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Is lorazepam an opiate drug?
No: it is an anti anxiety type drug ...Read more
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Why is klonopin (clonazepam) addicting?
Klonopin (clonazepam) addiction: Good question. For vulnerable people, the pleasurable sensations that make addictive drugs disastrously attractive occur when Dopamine levels in the brain’s reward area surge abruptly. Usually there are neurons in the brain that inhibit this result, by downregulating dopamine-producing neurons. Benzos like Klonopin (clonazepam) inhibit these "inhibitory" neurons -- taking the brakes off the Dopamine surge. ...Read more
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Will benzodiazepine abuse kill me?
It can: Benzodiazepines, especially with alcohol can be fatal. ...Read more
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Is cipralex addictive drug??
No: Not in the same sense as you would think of street drugs or some prescription pain medicines. However, it *is* possible to develop a kind of chemical dependence on it, such that suddenly stopping it might provoke symptoms of withdrawal or a relapse into depression. While not all professionals agree, one way of avoiding that that some take is a slow dose taper during drug discontinuation. ...Read more
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Is Ambien (zolpidem) addictive?
Yes.: Dependence is possible and we see it regularly. Further, all sleep aids can cause issues with psychological dependence, and they truly change sleep architecture in unnatural ways. Ideally, these medications should not be used for more than a few weeks. ...Read more
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Can a xanax/heroin overdose happen hours after taking it?
Yes: but depends on how you ingested the heroin and xanax (alprazolam). If they were injected, OD occurs within 10-15 minutes, and certainly no more than an hour. But if you took the Xanax (alprazolam) by mouth, and snorted the heroin, the overdose can occur while the Xanax (alprazolam) is being absorbed, which can take several hours to be complete. See a health professional if this is you, or if a friend, get them to an ER& get help. ...Read more
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How long should i supervise him? He overdosed on xanax (alprazolam) and heroin.
Call 911: He needs to go to the ER. Overdose on xanax (alprazolam) and heroin can be fatal. Immediate medical attention is needed. Call 911 and have him taken to the hospital. ...Read more
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I am dealing with my brothers death last month due to an overdose. I recieved the death cert. today and it says herion and Xanax (alprazolam) Was it painfull?
Likely placid: My condolences for your tragedy. His death was likely very gentle without pain, as he likely went to sleep and passed in his sleep. ...Read more
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What happens to kill you in a heroin overdose?
Due to Respritory De: Due to respritory depressin and arrest is the cause with heroin overdose but some deaths may be due to overdose or allergy to quinine which may sometimes used as a cutting agent. ...Read more
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Are there any serious after-effects of a heroin overdose?
Heroin: Yes - i guess "death" is a pretty serious effect of heroin overdose. ...Read more
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What other drug can you take to prevent a overdose from heroin?
Only blockers: Like Naltrexone will prevent an overdose but these can also precipitate withdrawal. Certain family members will keep injectible Narcan (naloxone) around to respond to an overdose; this will wear off in an hour or two. ...Read more
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Can doctors tell me what does one feel during a heroin overdose?
U don't want to know: Forgive my frankness. Forget any ideas about "drifting peacefully off to sleep" as one might in the controlled euthanasia of a beloved pet using morphine, or an terminal sedation. The accidental heroin overdoses described by witnesses who are fellow-drug-abusers are often a horrible choking and a ghastly gush of foam from the lungs as the drug wrecks havoc on the deep chest nerves. ...Read more
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Can you overdose from .5 mg Xanax (alprazolam) taken with 1 mg ativan?
No: Absolutely not , but don't take any medication outside of your doctor's directions. ...Read more
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What is the drug that will resuscitate someone from a heroin overdose?
Narcan (naloxone): Iv administration of Narcan (naloxone) under medical supervision. ...Read more
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How much clonopin and Xanax (alprazolam) would you need to take to overdose?
Suicidal?: If you're thinking of overdosing on any medication, please contact your psychiatrist, your primary care physician, or the national suicide prevention lifeline: 1-800-273-8255. ...Read more
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Can anyone tell me why centers dispense Narcan (naloxone) to people with heroin overdoses?
Death prevention: Heroin overdose may be lethal. Narcan (naloxone) immediately counteracts opiate intoxication because it is an opiate antagonist. ...Read more
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Someone I knew almost died of a heroin overdose. I wanna know what happens. Did she suffer much?
Heroin overdose: Heroin overdose is a painless death since it puts the person deeper into unconcious until the brain stem receptor that control breathing reach a critical saturation. Death ensues from hypoxia. Heroin like compounds if often used in death by lethal injection in capital punishment. The painful part is the moment before injecting heroin where a person feels emotional pain and emptiness. ...Read more
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I have taken 4 .25 Xanax (alprazolam) over the course of the day as my anxiety has been high. This won't make me overdose right?
Right? Wrong!: This is a very high dose. How many mgs do you normally take daily? If you have high tolerance for drug, you may be ok. But you are really playing with fire. Talk with prescriber re drug. Seeing a psychologist for tx along with drug tx appears to be a safer way to handle extreme anxiety. Take good care of yourself. ...Read more
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What happens if someone takes Xanax (alprazolam) and overdoses, what can you give them to drink or eat to reverse the effect, and help them get back to normal?
More to it: well depends, the bigger picture may be, why did they ingest more then suggested? was it a suicide attempt? are they suicidal? they should seek help with a psychiatrist and therapist. take them to the ER to monitor their vitals and give the appropriate treatments. enough xanax (alprazolam) can cause respiratory depression and even death. ...Read more
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I was prescribed a 30 day supply of 5mg ambein and 0.25mg xanax (alprazolam). I took them together to try and got overdosed. Now i'm scared that i would die. What should I do?
OD?: If u took the whole 30 day supply, head on to the er. They will be glad to get u back on track. ...Read more
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How would you know if your overdosing on heroin?
Death: 'overdosing' on any substance (including alcohol) can kill a person. This especially includes heroin. Use of heroin is associated with a variety of severe emotional and general medical difficulties. ...Read more
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If you take four xanaxs and four trazadones will you overdose?
Be careful: Impossible question to answer. Lack of basic info: dose, age , other meds , health status. Meds cannot be taken like that! check wiith your care provider. ...Read more
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What does a heroin overdose look like?
Coma&depressed breat: Due to respritory depression and arrest is the cause with heroin overdose can cause sudden death do you really want to see what it looks like go to youtube and see the video. ...Read more
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What causes death in a heroin overdose?
Two ways: Suppression of the drive to breathe is the more familiar. For reasons we do not understand, pulmonary edema may come on very rapidly and kill the person with a sudden eruption of foam from the mouth and suffocation. Neither is painful, but i hope that neither is something that you want. Good luck, and if you have lost someone, you have my sympathy. ...Read more
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Is dying from a heroin overdose painful?
No.: One loses consciousness before death by overdose and heroin relieves pain and brings about euphoria, hence why it's abused despite a real and frequent risk of death. ...Read more
Xanax (Definition)
Alprazolam is a short-acting benzodiazepine which is a kind of sleep-inducing drug ...Read more
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