iPsychology

Halazepam ( Paxipam )

Halazepam ( Paxipam ) is an antianxiety agent ( benzodiazepines ). Used primarily for relief anxiety. Halazepam ( Paxipam ) is used to relieve anxiety, nervousness, and tension associated with anxiety disorders. Halazepam ( Paxipam ) is used to relieve anxiety, nervousness, and tension associated with anxiety disorders.

Warnings

Symptoms of a halazepam overdose include: sleepiness, dizziness, confusion, a slow heart beat, difficulty breathing, difficulty walking and talking, an appearance of being drunk, and unconsciousness.

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 high. It is possible to become dependent in only two weeks. This drugs should not be taken for more then four weeks on a regular basis ( Yudofsky, Hales and Ferguson ). If you have been taking this drug regularly for three or more weeks then do not stop taking this drug abruptly, this could cause psychological and physical withdrawal symptoms.

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.

Do not give this drug children.

Only use this drug in small doses if over sixty with very close monitoring.

Do not use if: You had negative reactions to other benzodiazepines, if you have a history of drug dependence, if you have had a stroke, if you have multiple sclerosis, if you have Alzheimer's disease, if you are seriously depressed or if you have other brain disorders.

Common: Clumsiness / Sleepiness.

Rare: Abdominal cramps, blurred vision, dry mouth, racing heartbeat / palpitations, shaking / slurred speech, urination problems, convulsions, hallucinations, memory loss, trouble breathing, staggering / trembling, headache or confusion.

See physician always: Abdominal cramps, blurred vision, dry mouth, racing heartbeat / palpitations, shaking / slurred speech, urination problems, convulsions, hallucinations, memory loss, trouble breathing, staggering / trembling, headache or confusion.

See physician if severe: Clumsiness / Sleepiness.

See physician NOW: Confusion.

Stop taking and see physician NOW: Convulsions, hallucinations, memory loss, trouble breathing or staggering / trembling.

Halazepam interactions

• Grapefruit juice
  Grapefruit juice slows the breakdown of several drugs, including benzodiazepines.
• Sedative herbs: Kava, Passionflower, Hops, Ashwagandha, Calendula, Catnip, LadyÕs Slipper, Lemon Balm, Sassafras, Skullcap, and Yerba mansa.
  Sedative herbs may cause excess sedation when used with antipsychotic agents.