Posted by Abby Cunningham on March 17, 2009, at 14:20:13
In reply to Re: Chloral Hydrate » Maxime, posted by yxibow on March 17, 2009, at 6:11:30
I second Jay's opinion. It was the drug that finally tipped the scales and was the demise of Anna Nicole Smith, on top of all the other substances she was on, according to the most reliable news sources.
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> It would be basically like downing alcohol, in fact it is used as an adulterant.
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> Its as ancient as Placidyl.
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> I would try a usual sleep dose of amitriptyline before going near that stuff. Even that carries enough liability.
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> Or as suggested, doxepin.
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> I don't recall though if you're on an MAOI, which would rule out those two.
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> I would find few doctors who would prescribe it today, maybe older doctors who prescribe medications not used commonly.
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> It really is not safe.
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> -- Jay
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