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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Side Effects Of Valium

Study links hospital stays and use of sleep meds

October 03, 2008
Researchers have found that a significant number of elderly patients prescribed a sleeping med for short-term insomnia during a hospital stay are still taking them six months later. Valium and Xanax are often prescribed as sleep aids and can have dangerous side effects, particularly when combined with other meds. Doctors say communication between hospital and family doctors is needed to fix the problem. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Anxiety Medications: Ativan
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...dosage to eliminate or reduce the risk of harmful side effects.   As with many medications,... Read more »

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FDA Requests Label Change for All Sleep Disorder Drug Products
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...Still, many people aren't aware of the possible side effects of the sleep medication they... Read more »

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Antidepressant Side Effects
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...on the medication again, and she said, "The side effects can be unpleasant, but so can your... Read more »

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...well to oral medication or cannot tolerate the side effects at the required dosage level.  It... Read more »

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...and use the medication despite its ongoing harmful effects. Chemical dependency is a natural... Read more »

Health Guide

Multiple Sclerosis: Treating the Complications
...severe spasticity. It is available both orally and infused through an implanted pump. Distressing side effects include confusion, drowsiness, and a rubbery-like sensation in the legs that makes it... Read more »
Epilepsy: Treatment
...old wives' tale that people having seizures will swallow their tongues.Turn the victim gently on the side. Do not try to hold the patient down to prevent shaking.Rest the patient's head on... Read more »
Anxiety Disorders: Medications
...initial treatment. They are proving to be effective, nonaddictive, and to have relatively minor side effects.Many standard antidepressants take 2 - 4 weeks, and sometimes up to 12 weeks, before... Read more »
Alcoholism: Treatment for Alcohol Withdrawal
...2 weeks or administered for more than 3 nights per week. Problems with benzodiazepines include:Side Effects. Common side effects of benzodiazepines are daytime drowsiness and a hung-over feeling.... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Medications and Alternative Treatments
...NSAIDs does not actually reduce osteoarthritis pain and may increase patients risk of experiencing side effects. High dosages of NSAIDs can cause heart problems such as increased blood pressure,... Read more »

Medications

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Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, acute alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. It is also used to... Read more »

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...DIAZEPAM - ORAL Pronounced: (dye-AZ-eh-pam) Side Effects Drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue,... Read more »

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...count) may be performed periodically to check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more... Read more »

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...produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the... Read more »

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Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, acute alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. It is also used to... Read more »

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