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MEPERIDINE (Demerol®)
Used to Treat:
severe pain
Duration of Effects:
2 to 4 hours
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.
MEPROBAMATE (Miltown®, Equanil®)
Used to Treat:
insomnia (rarely used for this due to abuse potential)
agitation
anxiety
Duration of Effects:
6 to 8 hours
Common Side Effects:
drowsiness
slurred speech
nervousness
bruising
exaggerated feeling of well-being
memory impairment
dizziness
poor coordination
diarrhea
Overdose Reaction:
extreme drowsiness
slurred speech
coma
poor coordination
decreased breathing
shock
Overdose Lethality Potential:
high
Withdrawal Reaction:
anxiety
nausea
tremor
confusion
insomnia
vomiting
hallucinations
seizures
Withdrawal Potential:
moderate-high
Potential to Agitate:
low-moderate
Potential to Calm:
high
MESORIDAZINE (Serentil®)
Used to Treat:
auditory hallucinations
agitation
delusions
disorganized thoughts
visual hallucinations
bizarre behavior
bizarre thoughts
Duration of Effects:
6 to 12 hours
Common Side Effects:
drowsiness
dizziness
dry mouth
constipation
tremor
nausea
vomiting
sexual dysfunction
blurred vision
muscle stiffness
Overdose Reaction:
confusion
extreme sedation
agitation
seizures
blurred vision
Overdose Lethality Potential:
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