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                               DIAZEPAM

BRAND NAMES
      Apo-Diazepam                  Rival
      D-Tran                        Serenack
      E-Pam                         Stress-Pam
      Meval                         Valium
      Neo-Calme                     Valrelease
      Novodipam                     Vivol
      Q-Pam

BASIC INFORMATION
    Habit forming?  Yes
    Prescription needed?  Yes
    Available as generic? Yes
    Drug class: Tranquilizer (benzodiazepine)

USES
    Treatment for nervousness or tension
    Treatment for muscle spasm
    Treatment for convulsive disorders

DOSAGE & USAGE INFORMATION
More [Y,n,=]? =     How to take:
      Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid.  If you can't swallow
      whole, crumble tablet or open capsule and take with liquid or
      food.
    When to take:
      At the same time each day, according to instructions on
      prescription label.
     If you forget a dose:
       Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late.  If more
       than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this
       dose).
     What drug does:
       Affects limbic system of brain--part that controls emotions.
     Time lapse before drug works:
       2 hours.  May take 6 weeks for full benefit.
     Don't take with:
       See interaction column and consult doctor.

POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
    Symptoms                        What to do

    Life Threatening:
      None expected
    Common:
      Clumsiness, drowsiness          Continue.  Call doctor when
      dizziness                       convenient
    Infrequent:
      Hallucinations, confusion,       Discontinue. Call doctor
      depression, irritability,        right away
      rash, itch, vision changes

      Constipation or diarrhea,        Continue.  Call doctor when
      nausea, vomiting, difficult      convenient.
      urination.
    Rare:
      Slow heartbeat, breathing        Discontinue.  Seek emergency
      difficulty                       treatment.

      Mouth, throat ulcers; jaundice   Discontinue.  Call doctor
                                       right away

OVERDOSE
    Symptoms:
      Drowsiness, weakness, tremor, stupor, coma.
    What to do:
      Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or
      medical help.  Then give first aid immediately.

      If patient is unconscious and not breathing, give
      mouth-to-mouth breathing.  If there is no heartbeat, use
      cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR).  Don't try
      to make patient vomit.  If you can't get help quickly, take
      patient to nearest emergency facility.

      See emergency information.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
    Don't take if:
      You are allergic to any benzodiazepine.
      You have myasthenia gravis.
      You are active or recovering alcoholic.
      Patient is younger than 6 months.
    Before you start, consult your doctor:
      If you have liver, kidney or lung disease.
      If you have diabetes, epilepsy or porphyria.
    Over age 60:
      Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and
      severe than in younger persons.  You need smaller doses for
      shorter periods of time.  May develop agitation, rage or
      "hangover" effect.
    Pregnancy:
      Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits.  Don't use.
    Breast-feeding:
      Drug passes into milk.  Avoid drug or discontinue nursing
      until you finish medicine.  Consult doctor for advice on
      maintaining milk supply.
    Infants and Children:
      Use only under medical supervision for children older than 6
      months.
    Prolonged use:
      May impair liver function.
    Skin & sunlight:
      No problems expected.
    Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
      Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine
      affects you.  Don't work around dangerous machinery.  Don't
      climb ladders or work in high places.  Danger increases if you
      drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and
      reflexes.
    Discontinuing:
      Don't discontinue without consulting doctor.  Dose may require
      gradual reduction if you have taken drug for a long time.
      Doses of other drugs may also require adjustment.
    Others:
      Hot weather, heavy exercise and profuse sweat may reduce
      excretion and cause overdose.

      Blood sugar may rise in diabetics, requiring insulin
      adjustment.

POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS
    Generic name or drug class          Combined Effect
    _______________________________________________________________
      Anticonvulsants                   Change in seizure frequency
                                        or severity.

      Antidepressants                   Increased sedative effect of
                                        both drugs.

      Antihypertensives                 Excessively low blood
                                        pressure.

      Cimetidine                        Excess sedation.

      Disulfiram                        Increased diazepam effect.

      Dronabinol                        Increased effects of both
                                        drugs.  Avoid

      MAO inhibitors                    Convilsions, deep sedation,
                                        rage.

      Molindone                         Increased tranquilizer
                                        effect.

      Narcotics                         Increased sedative effect
                                        of both drugs.

      Sedatives                         Increased sedative effect
                                        of both drugs.

      Sleep inducers                    Increased sedative effect
                                        of both drugs.

      Tranquilizers                     Increased sedative effect
                                        of both drugs.

POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
    Interacts with                    Combined Effect
    _________________________________________________________________
    Aclohol                           Heavy sedation. Avoid.
    Beverages                         None expected.
    Cocaine                           Decreased diazepam effect.
    Foods                             None expected.
    Marijuana                         Heavy sedation.  Avoid.
    Tobacco                           Decreased diazepam effect.







                          HYDROXYZINE

      BRAND NAMES

          Anxanil                  Atarax
          Ataraxoid                Atozine
          Cartrax                  Durrax
          Enarax                   E-Vista
          Hydroxacen               Hy-Pam
          Hyzine                   Marax
          Multipax                 Neucalm 50
          Orgatrax                 Quless
          T.E.H. Tablets           Theozine
          Vamate                   Vistacon
          Vistaject                Vistaquel
          Vistaril                 Vistazine
          Vistrax

      BASIC INFORMATION
          Habit forming?  No
          Prescription needed?  Yes
          Available as generic? Yes
          Drug class:  Tranquilizer, antihistamine

      USES
         Treatment for anxiety, tension and agitation.
         Relieves itching from allergic reactions.

     DOSAGE & USAGE INFORMATION
         How to take:
           Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid.  If you can't
           swallow whole, crumble tablet or open capsule and take
           with liquid or food.

           Liquid--If desired, dilute dose in beverage before
           swallowing.

         When to take:
           At the same times each day.

         If you forget a dose:
           Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late.  If more
           than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double
           this dose).

         What drug does:
           May reduce activity in areas of the brain that influence
           emotional stability.

         Time lapse before drug works:
           15 to 30 minutes.

         Don't take with:
           Non-prescription drugs without consulting doctor.
           See interaction column and consult doctor.

      POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
         Symptoms                      What to do
         Life-threatening:
           None expected.

         Common:
           Drowsiness, difficult       Continue.  Tell doctor
           urination, dry mouth.       at next visit.

         Infrequent:
           Headache                    Continue.  Tell doctor
                                       at next visit.

         Rare:
           Tremor, rash                Discontinue.  Call
                                       doctor right away.

      OVERDOSE
         Symptoms:
           Drowsiness, unsteadiness, agitation, purposeless
           movements, tremor, convulsions.

         What to do:
           Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or
           medical help.  Then give first aid immediately.

           See Emergency Information

      WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
         Don't take if:
           You are allergic to any antihistamine.

         Before you start, consult your doctor:
           If you have epilepsy.

           If you will have surgery within 2 months, including
           dental surgery, requiring general or spinal anesthesia.

         Over age 60:
           Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent
           and severe than in younger persons.  Drug likely to
           increase urination difficulty caused by enlarged prostate
           gland.

         Pregnancy:
           Studies inconclusive on harm to unborn child.  Animal
           studies show fetal abnormalities.  Decide with your
           doctor whether drug benefits justify risk to unborn
           child.

         Breast-feeding:
           Drug passes into milk.  Avoid drug or discontinue nursing
           until you finish medicine.  Consult doctor for advice on
           maintaining milk supply.

         Infants & children:
           Use only under medical supervision.

         Prolonged use:
           Tolerance develops and reduces effectiveness.

         Skin & sunlight:
           No problems expected.

         Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
           Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how
           medicine affects you.  Don't work around dangerous
           machinery.  Don't climb ladders or work in high places.
           Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine
           affecting alertness and reflexes, such as antihistamines,
           tranquilizers, sedatives, pain medicine, narcotics and
           mind-altering drugs.

         Discontinuing:
           Don't discontinue without consulting doctor.  Dose may
           require gradual reduction if you have taken drug for a
           long time.  Doses of other drugs may also require
           adjustment.

         Others:
           No problems expected.

      POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS
         Generic Name or Drug Class    Combined Effect
           Anticoagulants              Increased anticoagulant
           (oral)                      effect

           Anticonvulsants             Decreased anticonvulsant
           (hydantoin)                 effect.

           Antidepressants             Increased effect of both
           (tricyclic)                 drugs.

           Antihistamines              Increased hydroxyzine effect.

           Dronabinol                  Increased effects of both
                                       drugs.  Avoid.

           Molindone                   Increased tranquilizer and
                                       antihistamine effect.

           Narcotics                   Increased effect of both
                                       drugs.

           Pain relievers              Increased effect of both
                                       drugs.

           Sedatives                   Increased effect of both
                                       drugs.

           Sleep inducers              Increased effect of both
                                       drugs.

           Tranquilizers               Increased effect of both
                                       drugs.

      POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
         Interacts with:            Combined Effect
           Alcohol:                 Increased sedation and
                                    intoxication.  Use with caution.

           Beverages:
             Caffeine drinks        Decreased tranquilizer effect
                                    of hydroxyzine.

           Cocaine:                 Decreased hydroxyzine effect.
                                    Avoid.

           Foods:                   None expected.

           Marijuana:               None expected.

           Tobacco:                 None expected.







                             LORAZEPAM

BRAND NAMES

    Apo-Lorazepam                Loraz
    Ativan                       Novolorazem

BASIC INFORMATION
    Habit forming?  Yes
    Prescription needed?  Yes
    Available as generic?  Yes
    Drug class:  Tranquilizer (benzodiazepine)

USES
    Treatment for nervousness or tension.

DOSAGE & USAGE INFORMATION
    How to take:
      Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid.  If yhou can't swallow
      whole, crumble tablet or open capsule and take with liquid or
      food.
    When to take:
      At the same time each day, according to instructions on
      prescription label.
    If you forget a dose:
      Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late.  If more than
      2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this
      dose).
    What drug does:
      Affects limbic system of brain--part that controls emotions.
    Time lapse before drug works:
      2 hours.  May take 6 weeks for full benefit.
    Don't take with:
      See interaction column and consult doctor.

POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
    Symptoms                        What to do
    ________________________________________________________________
    Life threatening:
      None expected

    Common:
      Clumsiness, drowsiness,       Continue.  Call doctor when
      dizziness                     convenient.

    Infrequent:
      Hallucinations, confusion,    Discontinue. Call doctor
      depression, irritability,     right away.
      itchy skin, rash, change
      in vision.

      Constipation or diarrhea,     Continue.  Call doctor when
      nausea, vomiting, difficult   convenient.
      urination.

    Rare:
      Slow heartbeat, difficult     Discontinue.  Seek emergency
      breathing.                    treatment.

      Mouth, throat ulcers;         Discontinue.  Call doctor
      jaundice.                     right away.

OVERDOSE
    Symptoms:
      Drowsiness, weakness, tremor, stupor, coma.
    What to do:
      Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or
      medical help.  Then give first aid immediately.

      If patient is unconscious and not breathing, give
      mouth-to-mouth breathing.  If there is no heartbeat, use
      cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR).  Don't try
      to make patient vomit.  If you can't get help quickly, take
      patient to nearest emergency facility.

      See emergency information.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
    Don't take if:
      You are allergic to any benzodiazepine.
      You have myasthenia gravis.
      You are active or recovering alcoholic.
      Patient is younger than 6 months.

    Before you start, consult your doctor:
      If you have liver, kidney or lung disease.
      If you have diabetes, epilepsy or porphyria.
    Over age 60:
      Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and
      severe than in younger persons.  You need smaller doses for
      shorter periods of time.  May develop agitation, rage or
      "hangover" effect.
    Pregnancy:
      Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits.  Don't use.
    Breast-feeding:
      Drug passes into milk.  Avoid drug or discontinue nursing
      until you finish medicine.  Consult doctor for advice on
      maintaining milk supply.
    Infants & Children:
      Use only under medical supervision for children older than 6
      months.
    Prolonged use:
      May impair liver function.
    Skin & sunlight:
      No problems expected.
    Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
      Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine
      affects you.  Don't work around dangerous machinery.  Don't
      climb ladders or work in high places.  Danger increases if you
      drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and
      reflexes.
    Discontinuing:
      Don't discontinue without consulting doctor.  Dose may require
      gradual reduction if you have taken drug for a long time.
      Doses of other drugs may also require adjustment.
    Others:
      Hot weather, heavy exercise and profuse sweat may reduce
      excretion and cause overdose.

      Blood sugar may rise in diabetics, requiring insulin
      adjustment.

POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS
    Generic Name of Drug Class        Combined Effect
    ______________________________________________________________
    Anticonvulsants                   Change in seizure frequency
                                      or severity.

    Antidepressants                   Increased sedative effect of
                                      both drugs.

    Antihistamines                    Increased sedative effect of
                                      both drugs.

    Antihypertensives                 Excessively low blood
                                      pressure.

    Cimetidine                        Excess sedation.

    Disulfiram                        Increased Lorazepam effect.

    Dronabinol                        Increased effects of both
                                      drugs. Avoid.

    MAO inhibitors                    Convulsions, deep sedation,
                                      rage.

    Molindone                         Increased tranquilizer effect.

    Narcotics                         Increased sedative effect of
                                      both drugs.

    Sedatives                         Increased sedative effect of
                                      both drugs.

    Sleep inducers                    Increased sedative effect of
                                      both drugs.

    Tranquilizers                     Increased sedative effect of
                                      both drugs.

POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
    Interacts with                Combined Effect
    _______________________________________________________________
    Alcohol                       Heavy sedation. Avoid.
    Beverages                     None expected.
    Cocaine                       Decreased lorazepam effect.
    Foods                         None expected.
    Marijuana                     Heavy sedation. Avoid.
    Tobacco                       Decreased lorazepam effect.







                            MEPROBAMATE

BRAND NAMES
      Apo-Meprobamate                   Miltown                                         Miltown
      Arcoban                           Neo-Tran
      Bamate                            Neuramate
      Bamo 400                          Novo-Mepro
      Coprobate                         Novomepro
      Deprol                            Pathibamate
      Equagesic                         Pax 400
      Equanil                           PMB
      Equanil Wyseals                   Protran
      Evenol                            Quietal
      Kalmn                             Robam
      Lan-Dol                           Robamate
      Medi-tran                         Sedabamate
      Mep-E                             SK-Bamate
      Mepriam                           Tranmep
      MeproCompound
      Meprocon
      Meprospan
      Meprotabs
      Meribam

BASIC INFORMATION
    Habit forming?  Yes
    Prescription needed?  Yes
    Available as generic?  Yes
    Drug class:  Tranquilizer

USES
    Reduces mild anxiety, tension and insomnia.

DOSAGE & USAGE INFORMATION
    How to take:
      Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid.
      Extended-release tablets ro capsules--Swallow each dose whole.
       If you take regular tablets, you may chew or crush them.
      Liquid--Take as directed on label.
    When to take:
      At the same time each day.
    If you forget a dose:
      Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late.  If more than
      2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this
      dose).
    What drug does:
      Sedates brain centers which control behavior and emotions.
    Time lapse before drug works:
      1 to 2 hours.
    Don't take with:
      Non-prescription drugs containing alochol or caffeine without
      consulting doctor.

      See interaction column and consult doctor.

POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
      Symptoms                      What to Do
      _______________________________________________________________
      Life-threatening:
        None expected.

      Common:
        Dizziness, confusion,       Continue.  Tell doctor at
        agitation, drowsiness,      next visit.
        unsteadiness, fatigue,
        weakness.

      Infrequent:
        Rash, hives, itchy skin;    Discontinue.  Call doctor
        change in vision; diarrhea, right away.
        nausea or vomiting.

        False sense of well-being,   Continue.  Call doctor when
        headache, slurred speech.    convenient.

      Rare:
        Sore throat; fever; rapid,   Discontinue.  Call doctor
        pounding, unusually slow     right away.
        or irregular heartbeat;
        difficult brething; unusual
        bleeding or bruising.

OVERDOSE
    Symptoms:
      Dizziness, slurred speech, stagger, depressed breathing and
      heart function, stupor, coma.
    What to do:
      Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or
      medical help.  Then give first aid immediately.

      See emergency information on inside covers.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
    Don't take if:
      You are allergic to meprobamate, tybanate, carbromal or
      carisoprodol.

      You have had porphyria.

      Patient is younger than 6.

    Before you start, consult your doctor:
      If you have epilepsy.

      If you have impaired liver or kidney function.

    Over age 60:
      Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and
      severe than in younger persons.

    Pregnancy:
      Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits.  Don't use.

    Breast-feeding:
      Drug filters into milk.  May harm child. Avoid.

    Infants & Children:
      Not recommended.

    Prolonged use:
      Habit forming.
      May impair blood-cell production.

    Skin and sunlight:
      No problems expected.

    Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
      Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine
      affects you.  Don't work around dangerous machinery.  Don't
      climb ladders or work in high places.  Danger increases if you
      drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and
      reflexes, such as antihistamines, tranquilizers, sedatives,
      pain medicine, narcotics and mind-altering drugs.

    Discontinuing:
      Don't discontinue without consulting doctor.  Dose may require
      gradual reduction if you have taken drug for a long time.
      Doses of other drugs may also require adjustment.

    Others:
      No problems expected.

POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS
    Generic Name or Drug Class      Combined Effect
    _________________________________________________________________
    Anticoagulants                  Decreased anticoagulant effect.

    Anticonvulsants                 Change in seizure pattern.

    Antidepressants                 Increased antidepressant effect.

    Contraceptives (oral)           Decreased contraceptive effect.

    Dronabinol                      Increased effects of both drugs.
                                    Avoid.

    Estrogens                       Decreased estrogen effect.

    MAO inhibitors                  Increased meprobamate effect.

    Molindone                       Increased tranquilizer effect.

    Narcotics                       Increased narcotic effect.

    Sedatives                       Increased sedative effect.

    Sleep inducers                  Increased effect of sleep
                                    inducer.

    Terfenadine                     Possible excessive sedation.

    Tranquilizers                   Increased tranquilizer effect.

POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
    Interacts with                  Combined Effect
    ______________________________________________________________
    Alcohol                         Dangerous increased effect
                                    of meprobamate.

   Beverages:
     Caffeine drinks.               Decreased calming effect of
                                    meprobamate.

  Cocaine:                          Decreased meprobamate effect.

  Foods:                            None expected.

  Marijuana:                        Increased sedative effect of
                                    meprobamate.

  Tobacco:                          None expected.







                               PRAZEPAM

BRAND NAME

    Centrax

BASIC INFORMATION
    Habit forming? Yes
    Prescription needed? Yes
    Available as generic? No
    Drug class:  Tranquilizer (benzodiazepine)

USES
    Treatment for nervousness or tension.

DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION
    How to take:
      Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid.  If you can't swallow
      whole, crumble tablet or open capsule and take with liquid or
      food.
    When to take:
      At the same time each day, according to instructions on
      prescription label.
    If you forget a dose:
      Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late.  If more than
      2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this
      dose).
    What drug does:
      Affects limbic system, the part of the brain that controls
      emotions.
    Time lapse before drug works:
      2 hours.  May take 6 weeks for full benefit.
    Don't take with:
      See interaction column and consult doctor.

POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
    Symptoms                          What to do
    ____________________________________________________________________
    Life-threatening:
      None expected.

    Common:
      Clumsiness drowsiness,          Continue.  Call doctor when
      dizziness.                      convenient.

    Infrequent:
      Hallucinations, confusion,      Discontinue. Call doctor
      depression, irritability,       right away.
      rash, itchy skin,
      change in vision.

      Constipation or diarrhea,       Continue.  Call doctor when
      nausea, vomiting,               convenient.
      difficult urination.

    Rare:
      Slow heartbeat, difficult       Discontinue.  Seek emergency
      breathing.                      treatment.

      Mouth and throat ulcers,        Discontinue.  Call doctor
      jaundice.                       right away.

OVERDOSE
    Symptoms:
      Drowsiness, weakness, tremor, stupor, coma.
    What to do:
      Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or
      medical help.  Then give first aid immediately.

      If patient is unconscious and not breathing, give
      mouth-to-mouth breathing.  If there is no heartbeat, use
      cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR).  Don't try
      to make patient vomit.  If you can't get help quickly, take
      patient to nearest emergency facility.

      See emergency information.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
    Don't take if:
      You are allergic to any benzodiazepine.
      You have myasthenia gravis.
      You have glaucoma.
      You are active or recovering alcoholic.
      Patient is younger than 6 months.

    Before you start, consult your doctor:
      If you have liver, kidney or lung disease.
      If you hve diabetes, epilepsy or porphyria.

    Over age 60:
      Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and
      severe than in younger persons.  You need smaller doses for
      shorter periods of time.  May develop agitation, rage or
      "hangover" effect.

    Pregnancy:
      Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits.  Don't use.

    Breast-feeding:
      Drug passes into milk.  Avoid drug or discontinue nursing
      until you finish medicine.  Consult doctor for advice on
      maintaining milk supply.

    Infants & children:
      Use only under medical supervision for children older than 6
      months.

    Prolonged use:
      May impair liver function.

    Skin and sunlight:
      No problems expected.

    Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
      Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine
      affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery.  Don't
      climb ladders or work in high places.  Danger increases if you
      drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and
      reflexes.

    Discontinuing:
      Don't discontinue without consulting doctor.  Dose may require
      gradual reduction if you have taken drug for a long time.
      Doses of other drugs may also require adjustment.

    Others:
      Hot weather, heavy exercise and profuse sweat may reduce
      excretion and cause overdose.

      Blood sugar may rise in diabetics, requiring insulin
      adjustment.

POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS
    Generic Name or Drug Class          Combined Effect
    ____________________________________________________________________
    Anticonvulsants                     Change in seizure frequency
                                        or severity.

    Antidepressants                     Increased sedative effect of
                                        both drugs.

    Antihistamines                      Increased sedative effect of
                                        both drugs.

    Antihypertensives                   Excessively low blood
                                        pressure.

    Cimetidine                          Excess sedation.

    Disulfiram                          Increased prazepam effect.

    Dronabinol                          Increased effect of both
                                        drugs.  Avoid.

    MAO inhibitors                      Convulsions, deep sedation,
                                        rage.

    Molindone                           Increased tranquilizer
                                        effect.

    Narcotics                           Increased sedative effect of
                                        both drugs.

    Sedatives                           Increased sedative effect of
                                        both drugs.

    Sleep inducers                      Increased sedative effect of
                                        both drugs.

    Tranquilizers                       Increased sedative effect of
                                        both drugs.

POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
    Interacts with                    Combined effect
    ____________________________________________________________________
    Alcohol                           Heavy sedation. Avoid

    Beverages                         None expected.

    Cocaine                           Decreased prazepam effect.

    Foods                             None expected.

    Marijuana                         Heavy sedation.  Avoid.

    Tobacco                           Decreased prazepam effect.








                             FLUOXETINE

BRAND NAMES

   Prozac

BASIC INFORMATION
   Habit forming?  No
   Prescription needed?  Yes
   Available as generic? No
   Drug class: Antidepressant

USES
   Treats mental depression, particularly in people who do not
   tolerate tricyclic antidepressants.

DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION
   How to take:
     Capsules--Swallow with liquid or food to lessen stomach
     irritation.  If you can't swallow whole, open capsule and take
     with liquid or food.

   When to take:
     In the morning at the same time each day.

   If you forget a dose:
     Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2
     hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose).

   What drug does:
     .Inhibits serotonin uptake in the central nervous system.
     .Causes loss of appetite.

   Time lapse before drug works:
     1 to 3 weeks.

   Don't take with:
     .Any medicine that will change your level of consciousness or
      reflexes.
     .See interaction column and consult doctor.

OVERDOSE
   Symptoms:
     Seizures.

   What to do:
     .Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or
      medical help.  Then give first aid immediately.

     .See emergency information.

POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
   Symptoms                           What to Do
   ___________________________________________________________________
   Life-threatening:
     Rash, itchy skin,                Seek emergency treatment
     breathing difficulty             immediately.
     (allergic reaction),
     chest pain.

   Common:
     Diarrhea, nervousness,           Continue.  Call doctor when
     drowsiness, headache,            convenient.
     increased sweating.

   Infrequent:
     Chills, fever, joint             Disocntinue.  Call doctor
     or muscle pain,                  right away.
     enlarged lymph glands,
     unusual excitability,
     blurred vision.

   Rare:
     .Convulsions.                    Discontinue.  Seek
                                      emergency treatment.
     .Fast heartbeat.                 Discontinue. Call doctor
      abdominal pain.                 right away.
     .Nausea, vomiting,               Continue.  Call doctor when
      constipation, cough,            when convenient.
      decreased appetite.
   ___________________________________________________________________

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
   Don't take if:
     You have severe liver or kidney disease.

   Before you start, consult your doctor:
     If you have history of seizure disorders.

   Over age 60:
     Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and
     severe than in younger persons.  You may need smaller doses for
     shorter periods of time.

   Pregnancy:
     No proven effects.  Don't take unless essential.

   Breast-feeding:
     Unknown effects.

   Infants and Children:
     Not recommended.

   Prolonged use:
     No problems expected.

   Skin and sunlight:
     No problmes expected.

   Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
     Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine
     affects you.  Don't work around dangerous machinery.  Don't
     climb ladders or work in high places.  Danger increases if you
     drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and
     reflexes.

   Discontinuing:
     Don't discontinue without consulting doctor.  Dose may require
     gradual reduction if you have taken drug for a long time.
     Doses of other drugs may also require adjustment.

   Others:
     No problems expected.

POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS
   Generic name or drug class         Combined Effect
   ___________________________________________________________________
   Anticoagulants                     May cause confusion, agitation,
                                      convulsions, high blood
                                      pressure.

   Central nervous system             Increases depressant effect
   (CNS) depressants                  of both drugs.

   Digitalis preparations             May cause confusion, agitation,
                                      convulsions, high blood
                                      pressure.

   MAO inhibitors                     May cause confusion, agitation,
                                      convulsions, high blood
                                      pressure.

   Tryptophan                         Increased chance of agitation,
                                      restlessness, stomach upsets.
   ___________________________________________________________________

   POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
   Interacts with                     Combined Effect
   ___________________________________________________________________
   Alcohol:                           Possible toxicity of both drugs.

   Beverages:                         Decreases effect of fluoxetine.

   Cocaine:                           Decreases effect of fluoxetine.

   Foods:                             None expected.

   Marijuana:                         Decreases effect of fluoxetine.

   Tobacco:                           Decreases effect of fluoxetine.
   ___________________________________________________________________


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