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ALFENTANIL (Alfenta®)
Used to Treat:
pain
Duration of Effects:
30 minutes
Common Side Effects:
drowsiness
confusion
dizziness
fainting
feeling “high”
difficulty urinating
decreased breathing rate
nausea
vomiting
constipation
itching
Overdose Reaction:
confusion
unconsciousness
decreased breathing rate
extreme drowsiness
seizures
failure to breathe
Overdose Lethality Potential:
high
Withdrawal Reaction:*
irritability
restlessness
anxiety
insomnia
drug craving
nausea
vomiting
fast heart rate
Withdrawal Potential:
high
Potential to Agitate:
low
Potential to Calm:
high+
Miscellaneous:
*Although unpleasant, the withdrawal is not lethal.
+Increased calming effect if mixed with alcohol or other sedating drugs.
ALPRAZOLAM (Xanax®)
Used to Treat:
anxiety
alcohol withdrawal reaction
panic attacks
feelings of worthlessness
premenstrual syndrome
insomnia
agitation
sadness
lack of interest/ pleasure
irritable bowel syndrome
Duration of Effects:
8 hours
Common Side Effects:
drowsiness
confusion
poor coordination
emotional instability
abdominal discomfort
slurred speech
decreased concentration
dizziness
agitation (rare)
Overdose Reaction:
dizziness
confusion
extreme drowsiness
decreased breathing
fainting
agitation
unconsciousness
coma
Overdose Lethality Potential:
moderate+
Withdrawal Reaction:
insomnia
confusion
fast heart rate
agitation
seizures
hallucinations
Withdrawal Potential:
high
Potential to Agitate:
low*
Potential to Calm:
high
Miscellaneous:
+Very high lethality when mixed with alcohol.
*May cause agitation in some people.
AMANTADINE (Symmetrel®)
Used to Treat:
sadness
poor concentration
changes in appetite
poor voluntary muscle movement
decreased energy
changes in sleep
lack of interest/pleasure
Parkinson’s Disease
Duration of Effects:
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