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DESIPRAMINE (Norpramin®, Pertofrane®)


Used to Treat:

sadness

poor concentration

lack of interest/pleasure

chronic pain

cocaine withdrawal

decreased energy

suicidal thoughts/attempts

feelings of worthlessness

binge eating/purging

attention deficit


Duration of Effects:

24 hours


Common Side Effects:

drowsiness

sexual dysfunction

dry mouth

abdominal cramps

dizziness

blurred vision

constipation

anxiety


Overdose Reaction:

seizures

confusion

irregular heart beat

difficulty breathing

coma

agitation


Overdose Lethality Potential:

high*


Withdrawal Reaction:

restlessness

insomnia

anxiety


Withdrawal Potential:

low


Potential to Agitate:

low


Potential to Calm:

low-moderate


Miscellaneous:

*When mixed, other drugs will increase the overdose effects and further increase the high lethality potential.



DEXTROAMPHETAMINE (Dexedrine®)


Used to Treat:

daytime drowsiness/sleep (narcolepsy)

hyperactivity

attention deficit

obesity/overeating (historical)


Duration of Effects:

4 to 6 hours


Common Side Effects:

anxiety

irritability

headache

feeling“high”

vomiting

insomnia

dizziness

overstimulation

fast heart rate

restlessness


Overdose Reaction:

false beliefs

hallucinations

aggression

seizures

confusion

disorganized behavior

suicidal thoughts

tremors


Overdose Lethality Potential:

low-moderate


Withdrawal Reaction:

sadness

anxiety

fatigue

paranoia

suicidal thoughts

drowsiness

hallucinations

aggression


Withdrawal Potential:

moderate-high


Potential to Agitate:

high


Potential to Calm:

low


Miscellaneous:

This medication has a high potential for addiction;addicts will often seek to have this prescribed.



DIAZEPAM (Valium®)


Used to Treat:

epilepsy

alcohol withdrawal

reaction

agitation

restlessness

anxiety

muscle stiffness


Duration of Effects:

6 to 8 hours


Common Side Effects:

drowsiness

confusion

memory impairment

poor coordination

emotional instability

slurred speech

decreased concentration

uninhibited behavior

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Jul 17, 2016 | Posted by in PSYCHIATRY | Comments Off on D

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