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Posted by bro on December 13, 2001, at 20:46:34
What information do I need to be aware of in relation to coming off of Haldol, Valium and Atemperator?
The Valium and Atemperator are meant to control twitches from Haldol. The Haldol was for problems which my sister´s psychiatrist said have ended. The problem is that my sister had a bad experience with her psychiatrist, and is not going to him anymore. She
won´t go to a new one until she knows what to expect when coming off of this combination of drugs, particularly Haldol. We live in Mexico City where these drugs are still used commonly. Thank you.
Posted by paxvox on December 14, 2001, at 13:26:41
In reply to haldol and valium, posted by bro on December 13, 2001, at 20:46:34
I'm sure you will get some more "technical" advice later, but I will try to give you some basic data.
As far as Valium, or any benzodiazpeine medicine, one MUST tapper off of it SLOWLY, or their is risk for seizure, and withdrawl symptoms that can SEEM rather nasty. This is done by reducing the amount taken by about one fourth for each week until you are finally taking just "slivers" of the med.
I know nothing about Haldol withdrawl, but can research it for you in the PDR if no one else helps you. However, TO MY KNOWLEDGE, there is no problem to stop taking it. It is a good general rule, however, to try the 1/4 reduction techinique to stop any med you have been taking for a while.PAX
Posted by bro on December 16, 2001, at 21:30:53
In reply to Re: haldol and valium » bro, posted by paxvox on December 14, 2001, at 13:26:41
Thank you. What is a siezure, how does stopping
a drug like valium cause it, and what are the
short-term and long-term effects of a seizure?
Posted by paxvox on December 17, 2001, at 18:41:35
In reply to Re: haldol and valium, posted by bro on December 16, 2001, at 21:30:53
> Thank you. What is a siezure, how does stopping
> a drug like valium cause it, and what are the
> short-term and long-term effects of a seizure?A seizure is basically an electro-chemical short circuit in the brain. There are many types of seizures (some related to eplilepsy, etc). The reason you can seize when stopping Valium is that your body is basically "addicted" to it, or in nicer language, you have "developed a tolerance" to it. Either way, abrupt discontinuance of MANY meds an cause one to seize. This is why you need to taper off meds slowly. Think about an alcoholic drying to stop drinking, if they do so "cold turkey" they will have tremors and other nasty effects. Let me know what else you need to know.
PAX
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