Oxazepam is a prescription drug that may be prescribed to treat anxiety or alcohol withdrawal. This part of the eMedTV site discusses how oxazepam works, as well as its possible side effects, available strengths, and general precautions and warnings.
Side effects of oxazepam can include drowsiness, dizziness, and vertigo. This eMedTV page also takes a look at some less common oxazepam side effects (like slurred speech or shakiness) and serious side effects that require immediate medical attention.
The prescription drug oxazepam is used for the treatment of anxiety and alcohol withdrawal. This page on the eMedTV site also covers the use of oxazepam in children, as well as potential off-label oxazepam uses (which can include insomnia treatment).
As this eMedTV page explains, the suggested oxazepam dosage for most people going through alcohol withdrawal is 15 mg to 30 mg three to four times daily. This article also covers oxazepam dosing for anxiety treatment and gives tips on taking the drug.
Alcohol and antidepressants are among the drugs that can potentially cause drug interactions with oxazepam. This eMedTV page describes how oxazepam interactions can raise your risk of side effects like drowsiness, confusion, or difficulty breathing.
Oxazepam is probably not safe for use during pregnancy. This section of the eMedTV library discusses other precautions and warnings with oxazepam, such as the safety of taking oxazepam if you are breastfeeding or have liver or kidney disease.
This eMedTV Web page explains that you should talk with your doctor if you're taking oxazepam and pregnancy occurs (or you're thinking of becoming pregnant). Oxazepam is a pregnancy Category D drug, meaning it probably isn't safe for pregnant women.
This eMedTV page explains that if you're taking oxazepam and breastfeeding at the same time, you should watch for side effects in your child. This page explains that oxazepam passes through breast milk and may cause problems in a breastfed infant.
Symptoms of an oxazepam overdose can include lethargy, confusion, and a coma. This eMedTV resource lists other possible overdose symptoms and explains that you should seek medical attention right away if you believe you may have overdosed on oxazepam.
This eMedTV segment explains that if you abruptly stop taking oxazepam, withdrawal symptoms (including confusion, insomnia, or sweating) can occur. This Web page covers other withdrawal symptoms and steps your doctor may take to prevent them.
This eMedTV article provides a discussion on oxazepam addiction. It explains that oxazepam, like other benzodiazepine drugs, has the potential to be abused -- and advises that you talk with a doctor if you feel you cannot stop taking the drug.
It is not recommended that you combine alcohol and oxazepam. As this eMedTV page explains, drinking alcohol while you are on oxazepam can raise your risk of side effects like drowsiness or memory problems -- and may also slow the heart and breathing.
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