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Propranolol Withdrawal
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Seizures due to Xanax (alprazolam) withdrawal?
A stated-warning: Possible seizure activities due to abrupt withdrawal of xanax (alprazolam) (hypnotic class of med) is clearly stated in the drug-label for this med. If prolonged use, do not stop abruptly. If you can/need to go off this medication, consult your prescribing physican for appropriate weaning protocol to safely discontinue it. Consult doc. Good luck. ...Read more
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Propranolol (Definition)
Treats high blood pressure, angina (chest pain), irregular heartbeat, migraine headaches, tremors, and lowers the risk of repeated heart attacks. This medicine ...Read more
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Whats worst antidepressant withdrawal or benzo withdrawal?
Benzo withdrawal: Some antidepressants can have very unpleasant flu like withdrawal symptoms, like Paxil or effexor, (venlafaxine) but benzo withdrawal can result in seizures and death if going cold turkey from a high dose of benzos. Both should be tapered if you would like to stop taking them, to minimize the withdrawal symptoms. ...Read more
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Is tranxene for Effexor (venlafaxine) withdrawal?
No: It's is a minor tranquilizer--for Effexor (venlafaxine) discontinuance symptoms the best is take a small (37.5) of effexor (venlafaxine). ...Read more
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Does Ativan (lorazepam) stop seizures?
Ativan (lorazepam): can be used to managed status epilepticus (uncontrolled back to back seizures in the hospital setting) One must be prepared to intubate the person receiving multiple doses of this CNS depressant as they might require airway control and artificial respiration should they become over sedated in an attempt to stop seizures. As a maintenance therapy it is limited by its short half life & withdrawal. ...Read more
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How long is withdrawal from citalopran 20 mg withdrawal of nausea, dizziness, jittery?
Several weeks: Most doctors will tell you that the withdrawal symptoms should subside within a few weeks of withdrawal. If your symptoms subside within a few weeks, consider yourself lucky and in the minority. Most people experience withdrawal effects over a month after they have quit their medication. Giving yourself at least 90 days before evaluating the withdrawal symptoms is a safer bet. See link for details ...Read more
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Will coming off of 75mg anafranil and 10mg inderal (propranolol) give me withdrawal, electric shock, agitation, tachicardia symptoms?
Not necessarily: Side effects are listed to warn people of POTENTIAL PROBLEMS of taking a medication. It's not an automatic guaranteed event that a patient will absolutely have happen to them. In fact, most side effects have less than about a 5% chance of happening to any given person exactly the way it's listed in the pharmacy pamphlet. Best thing is to follow doctor's instructions & immediately report problems. ...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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Could Buspar (buspirone) help with klonopin withdrawal?
No.: Buspar (buspirone) and Klonopin are from two different classes of drugs. Buspar (buspirone) is not a benzodiazepine and does not cause tolerance or withdrawal. Klonopin is a benzodiazepine and does cause tolerance and withdrawal. Symptoms of withdrawal from Klonopin like increased anxiety, tremor, seizures, and possible death if severe would not be helped by buspar (buspirone). If taper off of Klonopin needed, use like medication. ...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 wellbutrin (bupropion) cause seizures during alcohol withdrawal?
Quite possibly...: Welbutrin lowers the seizure threshold, so does alcohol withdrawal. So doing both at the same time will increase the risk of having a seizure. Please consult your medical provider. ...Read more
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Are teeth tremors a withdrawal effect from celexa (citalopram)?
Hard to say: I researched celexa, (citalopram) and it appears that some people who take it may develop some types of tremors. Hard to say it teeth tremors are a side effect of taking, a side effect of withdrawal or both. I would consult your dr. Who may have to contact the pharmacy or the drug rep/company. ...Read more
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Taking remeron (mirtazapine) 7.5 and stopped abruptly what withdrawal symptoms can I expect?
Consult: Please consult with your prescribing physician so you can collaborate on when to start or stop medications. Your symptoms and side effects should be evaluated at an office visit. ...Read more
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Effects of Zoloft (sertraline) overdose?
Common effects: •drowsiness •vomiting •increased heart rate (tachycardia) or slow heart rate (bradycardia) •nausea •dizziness •agitation •shakiness (tremor). •coma •seizures •delirium •hallucinations •high blood pressure (hypertension) •fainting •loss of life. ...Read more
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Can methadone withdrawals cause seizures?
Yes: Methadone like all narcotics cause changes in the neurotransmitters in the brain and also can cause damage to the brain that reflects itself as seizures or other type of adverse brain function.They are also reuptake inhibitors that reduce the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain. Need to rebuild the neurotransmitters. www.neuroscisncemyths.com for info and find a doctor to help/. ...Read more
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Is propranolol helpful with SSRI wiyhdrawal?
May help: Weaning off SSRIs is important - especially paxil (paroxetine) ...Read more
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How to deal with benzo withdrawal (xanax, klonopin, (clonazepam) ativan, valium, etc..)?
Not fun: Usually the strategy is to slowly taper off the benzo and use a long-acting one, and sometimes it's really, really slow. Here's a trick i sometimes suggest to my patients: when your dose is pretty low, gently drag you pill across an emery board before you take it. One time the first day, two times the next, etc. That way you're very gradually cutting the dose down. Good luck and stick with it. ...Read more
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Can I use vicodin for Paxil (paroxetine) withdrawal headache?
No: I would not recommend using an potentially addictive drug to ease a side effect of withdrawal from another drug. Not sure if you are working with your doc on tapering schedule or not, if you are may need to slow it down. Discuss with doctor, there may be other options. For some of my patients i've had success putting on Prozac to wean off paxil, (paroxetine) then wean off prozac. It's longer half life helps. ...Read more
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Symptoms of lorazpam withdraw?
Lorazepam withdrawal: If stopped abruptly, or rapidly lowered dose, symptoms will include anxiety plus physical symptoms such as headaches, tension, depression, insomnia, restlessness, confusion, irritability, sweating, dizziness, numbness/tingling, sensitivity to light/sound/smell, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, palpitations, loss of appetite, hallucinations, seizures, tremors & short-term memory loss. ...Read more
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Adverse drug reactions from mixing lexapro, Xanax (alprazolam) and metoprolol?
No, should be OK: These medications may be used together and should not cause any significant interactions. There is a slight chance of a small increase in the blood level of metoprolol caused by the lexapro, (escitalopram) but it is unlikely that this would be significant. ...Read more
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Side effects of Lexapro wellbutrin and Xanax (alprazolam) together?
Low probability: There are the possibility of low probability side effects. With respect to specific interactions, the most prominent thing to remember is that if you stop taking your xanax (alprazolam) suddenly while taking wellbutrin and Lexapro you may make it more likely that you would have a seizure. You also may find operating a motor vehicle more challenging when taking xanax (alprazolam) with any medications. ...Read more