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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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