Antianxiety Drugs (Sedatives)

Antianxiety drugs depress the central nervous system and suppress anxiety, sleepiness and relax muscles. They are also called downers or minor tranquilizers. When abused, many of these drugs can lead to unconsciousness and death. Sedatives include: barbiturates, benzodiazepines, carisoprodol, glutethimide, ketamine (Ketaset®), opioids, opium, and zopiclone. Talk about all antianxiety drugs on this forum.

Adult taking Daytrana?

[size=18]Well hello everybody I'm a 25 year old taking Daytrana patch now as far as I know at the moment it is mainly prescribed for children. I have been taking it for a month now and have good days and bad. I think I will be stopping it because I have been having extreme paranoia. Although it...

by Sulaye25628 over a year ago

lexapro side effects

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I have read a lot of posts here about side effects of Lexapro and it is very helpful. Here is my story and question. I have been on Lexapro for 2 years (Anxiety) It tremendously helped me and I felt great. However, the side effects of weight gain and sexual side effects are very real. I never...

by mbivens107431 over a year ago

drug screening

I have monthly drug screening and have been clean for quite awhile. My problem is that when the time comes togive it i always have problems going to the bathroom. I usually am given only a minute or two to go and am under pressure to give it as it is for probation. if anyone has any tips or helpful...

by Guest over a year ago

side effects of xanax withdrawal

Have any of you got any experience with xanax withdrawal? I am going to take the plunge and try and come off xanax. I have been on 40 mg for what seems like forever. What is the best approach? Do you advise slowly bringing down the dosage? Or can I come off xanax cold turkey? What are the side...

by wendel490150166 over a year ago

Can you use both

My question is not both at the same time for example I was brutally beaten and raped several years ago I am always afraid so because Valium has a longer life time 12hours I can take in the morning.But sometimes I get these horrible panic attacks where I faint I have done it in public places like...

by Valium and xanax over a year ago

Worse than pain killer withdrawals

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I took ambien for 2 weeks as a trial to see if it was something I wanted to continue taking. I stopped cold turkey, from 15mg per day (1 1/2 pills). The withdrawals are so severe that after 11 days of not taking it, I am still in severe pain, too tired to do anything, and feel extremely cold. This...

by 30yr old male over a year ago

Drug to get off Benzodiazepines?

Hi, My pharmacist once told me the name of a drug that is commonly used to get one off Benzodiazepines and I cannot remember the name :-( Anyone know what it's called? Is it Pregabalin maybe? TIA

by Guest over a year ago

On endep 25mg for 2 months now.

hi there. i have been on endep 25mg for 2 months for my anxiety. it is helping alot but i do want to have my 3rd child later in the year and am worried about taking it while im pregnant. what are the risks? im scared to come off it while im pregnant because im worried my anxiety will come back...

by bohmdome over a year ago

hunger pains taking concerta

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I started taking Concerta 5 days ago and my ADD sysmptom have some what subsided :-D , but I am having hunger pains and want to eat more. I thought it makes you not hungry? why am I so hungry? I can't afford to gain any more weight. I'm a 33 yof 150lbs. 5feet 6inches. Thank you.

by Guest over a year ago

Losing Sleep Over Sleep Inducing Drugs

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New strong warnings have been initiated by the FDA on 13 drugs intended to treat sleeping disorders. The companies have been also ordered to provide information to the patients on drug safety. Some of the harmful effects have been underlined yesterday like life-threatening allergic reactions or...

by Mick over a year ago