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Health Encyclopedia: Cocaine Withdrawal
The withdrawal from cocaine may not be as unstable as withdrawal from alcohol. However, the withdrawal from any chronic substance abuse is very serious. There is a risk of suicide or overdose.
Symptoms usually disappear completely over time. People experiencing cocaine withdrawal often attempt to self-medicate with alcohol, sedatives, hypnotics, or antianxiety medications, such as diazepam (Valium). Self-medication or replacement is not advised, because each simply shifts add...
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Medications
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, acute alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. It is also used to... Read more »
...medication with others. It is against the law. If this drug is used for an extended period of... Read more »
...or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you... Read more »
...procedures. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines which act on the... Read more »
...throat or fever A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate... Read more »
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