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HALAZEPAM (Paxipam®)
Used to Treat:
anxiety
agitation
Duration of Effects:
6 to 8 hours
Common Side Effects:
drowsiness
confusion
memory impairment
poor coordination
emotional instability
slurred speech
decreased concentration
uninhibited behavior
dizziness
agitation (rare)
Overdose Reaction:
dizziness
confusion
extreme drowsiness
decreased breathing
fainting
agitation
coma
Overdose Lethality Potential:
moderate+
Withdrawal Reaction:
insomnia
confusion
fast heart rate
seizures
agitation
sadness
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.
HALOPERIDOL (Haldol®, Haldol Decanoate®)
Used to Treat:
auditory hallucinations
agitation
delusions
disorganized thoughts
vocal tics
visual hallucinations
bizarre behavior
bizarre thoughts
motor tics
Duration of Effects:
Greater than 12 hours*
Common Side Effects:
extreme restlessness
muscle stiffness
tremor
anxiety
muscle spasms
drowsiness
dizziness
seizures
dry mouth
sexual dysfunction
Overdose Reaction:
confusion
extreme sedation
decreased breathing
muscle rigidity
catatonic state
coma
low blood pressures
tremors
Overdose Lethality Potential:
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