iPsychology

Meprobamate ( Equanil, Meprospan and Miltown ) are antianxiety agents. Meprobamate ( Equanil, Meprospan and Miltown ) are not benzodiazepines and are less effective. Used for short-term relief of anxiety or nervousness.

Do not take this drug if you are pregnant. Do not take this drug if planning to become pregnant. Do not take if you are breast-feeding.

Narcotics may increase the sedative effects of this drug. Do not take other sedative, benzodiazepines, or sleeping pills with this drug. The combinations could be fatal. Do not drink alcohol when taking benzodiazepines. Alcohol can lower blood pressure and decrease your breathing rate to the point of unconsciousness.

The habit-forming potential is very high. This drug should not be taken longer then three weeks. Do not stop taking this drug abruptly, this could cause psychological and physical withdrawal symptoms.

Do not give this drug to children under six years old. If over sixty there may be an increase in side effects.

Do not use if: You had negative reactions to this drug in the past.

Inform your doctor if:

• you had negative reactions to this drug or any other drug in the past.
• if you have kidney disease, liver disease, porphyria or epilepsy.
• if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription drug.
• if you plan to be under anesthesia or having any surgery in the next few months, also if you will be undergoing any medical tests.

Common: Clumsiness / unsteadiness, drowsiness, dry mouth or dependency.

Rare: Skin rash / itching, confusion, racing heartbeat / palpitations, unusual bleeding / bruising, blurred vision, diarrhea, headache or nausea / vomiting.

See physician always: Clumsiness / unsteadiness, dependency skin rash / itching, confusion, racing heartbeat / palpitations, unusual bleeding / bruising, blurred vision, diarrhea, headache or nausea / vomiting.

See physician if severe: Drowsiness or dry mouth.

See physician NOW: Confusion, heartbeat / palpitations, unusual bleeding or dependency.