T
TACRINE (Cognex®)
Used to Treat:
poor memory due to dementia
Duration of Effects:
24 hours
Common Side Effects:
dizziness
nausea
slow heart rate
vomiting
Overdose Reaction:
extreme dizziness
heart failure
seizures
vomiting
Overdose Lethality Potential:
low
Withdrawal Reaction:*
none
Withdrawal Potential:
none
Potential to Agitate:
low
Potential to Calm:
low
TEMAZEPAM (Restoril®)
Used to Treat:
insomnia
anxiety
agitation
Duration of Effects:
8 hours
Common Side Effects:
drowsiness
confusion
memory impairment
poor coordination
emotional instability
slurred speech
decreased concentration
uninhibited behavior
dizziness
nausea
Overdose Reaction:
dizziness
confusion
extreme drowsiness
decreased breathing
fainting
agitation
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.
THIORIDAZINE (Mellaril®,Millazine®)
Used to Treat:
auditory hallucinations
agitation
delusions
disorganized thoughts
visual hallucinations
bizarre behavior
bizarre thoughts
Duration of Effects:
6-10 hours
Common Side Effects:
dizziness
restlessness
confusion
tremor
seizures
blurred vision
fainting
drowsiness
dry mouth
vomiting
sexual dysfunction
muscle stiffness
Overdose Reaction:
extreme sedation
coma
confusion
Overdose Lethality Potential:
moderate*
Withdrawal Reaction:
nausea
diarrhea
tremor
vomiting
sweating
dizziness
Withdrawal Potential:
low
Potential to Agitate:
low
Potential to Calm:
high
Miscellaneous:
*Lethality potential is substantially increased when this drug is mixed with alcohol.
THIOTHIXENE (Navane®)
Used to Treat:
auditory hallucinations
agitation
delusions
disorganized thoughts
visual hallucinations
bizarre behavior
bizarre thoughts
Duration of Effects:
8 to 12 hours
Common Side Effects:
restlessness
muscle stiffness
fainting
tremor
blurred vision
dizziness
drowsiness
dry mouth
difficulty urinating
sexual dysfunction
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