What are side effects of oxazepam?
What are side effects of oxazepam?
Oxazepam may cause side effects. Call your doctor if any of the symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- drowsiness.
- dizziness.
- tiredness.
- weakness.
- dry mouth.
- diarrhea.
- upset stomach.
- changes in appetite.
How long does it take for oxazepam to kick in?
Oxazepam has a slower onset of action (30-60 minutes) than some other benzodiazepines (such as diazepam). Peak effects are reached in two to three hours and the effects usually wear off within six to eight hours which means oxazepam typically needs to be taken three to four times a day when used for anxiety.
Is oxazepam bad for the liver?
Hepatotoxicity. Oxazepam, like other benzodiazepines, is rarely associated with serum ALT elevations, and clinically apparent liver injury from oxazepam is extremely rare, if it occurs at all. There have been no case reports of symptomatic, acute liver injury from oxazepam.
Can I take acetaminophen with oxazepam?
Single dose oxazepam has no effect on acetaminophen clearance or metabolism.
Can you take oxazepam and LORazepam together?
Using oxazepam together with LORazepam may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. Some people, especially the elderly, may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination.
How much oxazepam should I take to sleep?
Most patients need a dose of 15-25 mg but some patients may need up to 50 mg. The dose should be taken one hour before retiring. The recommended dosage is 10-20 mg three or four times daily. Oxazepam is not recommended for the treatment of anxiety or insomnia in children.
What are the side effects of pseudoephedrine?
Common side effects include feeling sick, headaches, a dry mouth, a fast or irregular heartbeat, or increased blood pressure. It might also make you feel restless, nervous or shaky. Pseudoephedrine is also called by the brand names Sudafed or Galpseud Linctus.
What is the molecular formula for pseudoephedrine?
Pseudoephedrine is a member of the class of the class of phenylethanolamines that is (1S)-2-(methylamino)-1-phenylethan-1-ol in which the pro-S hydrogen at position 2 is replaced by a methyl group.
What are the CNS effects of propionate (pseudoephedrine)?
Pseudoephedrine may cause mild CNS stimulation, especially in patients who are hypersensitive to the effects of sympathomimetic drugs. Nervousness, excitability, restlessness, dizziness, weakness, and insomnia may occur.
Is pseudoephedrine safe to use while breastfeeding?
Pseudoephedrine is distributed in breast milk; use by nursing mothers is not recommended, because of the higher than usual risk to infants, especially newborn and premature infants, of side effects from sympathomimetic amines.
