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Human Medications Toxic To Dogs

Every day, veterinarians treat puppies and dogs that have gotten into human medications; most, which can be or are toxic to our canine companions.

The degree of danger often depends on the type and amount of medication consumed as well as the size, age and general health of the dog. Smaller breeds, especially Toys, puppies and senior dogs are at higher risk of serious or fatal incidents. Dogs with pre-existing health problems such as liver, kidney or heart disease are also extremely vulnerable.

Check with your veterinarian before administering any human medications. Most likely they will approve of a buffered or baby aspirin as a general pain reliever. Follow their instructions!

It vital, for the safety of your puppy or dog, to make sure all medications are out of their reach. If you have a climber or counter surfer, put your medications in a medicine cabinet, drawer or secured cabinet.

Never store medications in plastic bags. Make sure purses, briefcases, backpacks and suitcases containing medication are where your pet cannot get into them.

A puppy or dog can easily break a medication container with their teeth! Plastic is like a magnet to them!

Inform house guests of your medication rules. Make sure to follow-up on their compliance!

Do not store pet and human medications together.

When counting out medications, get your pet out of the room. Should you drop one, they will find it quicker than you!

Keep medications in a secure container.

Do not leave medications on night tables.

Supervise children and the elderly when administering their medications. It is too easy for an accident to happen should they drop their pill, or even simply give it to the dog!

If you drop a pill, stop, and find it immediately! Don’t wait, you may forget…and it won’t take but a second for a puppy or dog to scoff it down!

Drooling, vomiting, seizures, disorientation, tremors, pale gums and lethargy are often common signs a dog has gotten into something they should not have eaten.

Should you even suspect your pet has taken the medication, don’t take any chances; get them to the nearest veterinarian immediately.

Medications and signs to watch for:

ACE Inhibitors – High Blood Pressure (i.e. Altace, Zestril…) Especially dangerous for dogs with kidney and heart disease. Get them to the nearest veterinarian immediately! Watch for low blood pressure (pale gums), dizziness, lethargic, or weak.

Anti-Cancer Medication – (i.e. Fluorouracil) Serious! Watch for vomiting, cardiac arrest, seizures, coma and death.

Anti-Depressants (i.e. Effexor, Prozac, Cymbalta, Lexapro…) Watch for elevated heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure, sedation, tremors and seizures.

Anti-Diabetic (i.e. Avandia Oral, Actos Oral, Avandamet Oral… ) Watch for disorientation, low blood sugar and seizures.

Benzodizepines – Sleep Aids (i.e. Xanax, Ambien, Lunesta, Klonopin…) Watch for agitation, severe lethargy, disorientation, uncoordinated, appearing drunk, and slowed breathing.

Beta Blockers – High Blood Pressure and Irregular Heart Rhythms (i.e. Sectral, Coreg, Tenermin, Toral, Levatol, Inderal, Zebeta…) Serious! Watch for low blood pressure (pale gums) and slowed heart rate

Cholesterol Lowing Medications (i.e. Lipitor, Zocur, Crestor…) Watch for vomiting and diarrhea.

Cox-2 Inhibitors – Arthritis Medication – (i.e. Celebrex, Vioxx, Rubrin, Previcox, Dermaxx, Metacam, Rimadyl…) Watch for lethargy, vomiting, drooling, difficulty breathing, restlessness, pale gums, thirsty, loss of appetite, depression, diarrhea and weakness.

Muscle Relaxants (i.e. Baclofen, Soma, Flexeril, Zanaflex, Skelaxin…) Will impair their central nervous system. Watch for depression, disorientation, weakness, vocalization, seizures, coma and death.

Narcotics – Pain Medication (i.e. Codeine, Morphine, Oxycodone, Oxymorphine, Levorphanol, Methadone, Hydrocodone, Vicodin, benzodiazepeines, barbiturates…) Serious! Do not waste a minute…get your pet to the nearest veterinarian! Watch for depression, disorientation, drooling, vomiting, lethargy, weakness, vocalization, seizures, coma and death.

NSAID Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medicines (i.e. Tylenol, Ibupropen, Ascriptin, Naproxen…) Watch for pale gums, restlessness, breathing difficulties, excessive thirst, loss of appetite, depression, vomiting, and diarrhea. Get your pet to a veterinarian immediately.

Cold and Sinus Medications (i.e. most Over-The-Counter medications) Serious! Get your pet to the nearest veterinarian. Watch for elevated blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature, seizure and death.

Thyroid Medication (i.e. Armour desiccated Thyroid, Synthroid…) Many dogs are prescribed human thyroid medications. Should your dog get an extreme dose, watch for aggression, panting, muscle tremors, drooling, and rapid heart rate.

Tuberculosis Medication (i.e. Isonziazid…) Serious! Get your pet to a veterinarian immediately. Watch for seizures, coma and death.

Bottom line: By taking precautions and concentrating when taking or giving medications, you should not have any problems. But, accidents do happen. Be prepared. Know what to watch for and do not hesitate getting your pet to the nearest veterinarian immediately! A matter of minutes could be the difference between life and death!

Source by Karen Soukiasian

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mrlylerouse · 7 years

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Physical addiction to Ativan

Ativan is a powerful benzodizepine with a high risk of causing physical dependence and addiction. Here, we answer how you can recognize physical addiction to Ativan and what treatment is like. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] from Addiction Blog http://ift.tt/2qiGzXr

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alexatwood86 · 7 years

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Benzo Withdrawal FAQ: 6 Questions and Answers

Long Term Benzo Use

What happens when you use benzo long-term? How can you support yourself during the process of detox from benzodiazepines? Research over the past few decades has shown that people who use benzos for a long period develop a dependence which leads to the natural body’s response – withdrawal symptoms – whenever a dose is missed or the medication is discontinued.

Here, we offer quick-n’-easy responses to the most commonly asked questions by people detoxing from a benzo. In fact, we’ve taken them from real life questions submitted by real people to our blogging network. If you too have any questions or concerns about detox and withdrawal from benzodiazepines, please post them in the comments section at the end or call 1-877-706-2159 for free and confidential info on benzodiazepine detox and treatment help.

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Need Help Controlling Benzos? Call 1-877-706-2159 We Know Addiction.

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Benzodizepine Withdrawal Causes

Many benzodiazepine stories begin similarly: You are facing a problem with anxiety, panic attacks, or can’t sleep well, so you see your doctor and they prescribe you a medication that can help. And these medications work like a charm for treating these conditions…but many times they are prescribed for periods longer than indicated.

Let’s check the facts on benzos.

First, these medications are recommended only for short term treatment for 1-2 consecutive weeks.

Second, using Xanax, Valium, Ativan, or Klonopin (or other benzos) for months and years changes the way your brain and body work.

Thirds, While each individual and type of benzo drug are different, dependence usually develops after 2-4 weeks or more of regular dosing.

Upon cessation or dose reduction, uncomfortable and sometimes even serious symptoms can manifest, including:

anxiety

depression

difficulty concentrating

disturbed sleep

headaches

heart palpitations

hypertension

irregular heart rate

irritability

muscle pain and stiffness

nausea

panic attacks

short-term memory loss

sweating

tension

tremors

This is why is it very important to follow a specific regimen for tapering when you want to quit benzos. Quitting can be made easier if you are prepared for what to expect. Be sure that you are equipped with the right information about what benzo addiction is and how you can find the best addiction treatment program for you. Fore more on what the rehab process includes, check out our description of benzo treatment programs here.

Why Is Benzo Withdrawal Scary?

Benzodiazepines damage GABA receptors in the brain. Without enough working GABA receptors to calm down the excitement from glutamate (a neurotransmitter that excites things into action), our central nervous system (CNS) goes into overdrive. The limbic system – the region of the brain responsible for fight or flight – gets overly stimulated into action…and we experience:

fear

terror

debilitating panic

derealization

depersonalization

…and these are just a few of the debilitating symptoms that can occur from taking a benzodiazepine. Moreover, benzodiazepine withdrawal can be life-threatening due to grand mal seizures that may result in coma or death in heavily dependent individuals that stop taking benzos suddenly and abruptly (cold turkey).

Benzo Withdrawal Help

Ready to detox from benzodiazepines?

Medical detox from benzodiazepines is the safest way to cleanse your body of the drug. At a detox clinic, you receive around-the-clock care in order to ensure that you’re as comfortable as possible and do not relapse due to withdrawal effects.

Medical detox often involves tapering benzodiazepines. This treatment approach involves cutting back doses gradually and slowly to allow time for your body to stabilize and adapt to each smaller dose. Tapering can also be done by switching from a short-acting like Xanax to a long-acting benzodiazepine such as benzodiazepine (Valium) or clonazepam (Klonopin) and tapering those down, as suggested by your doctor. In general, it takes most people about 10 weeks or more to finally stop taking tapered doses and fully detox from benzodiazepines.

So, if you catch yourself thinking “I’m afraid to enter treatment because I don’t want to go through withdrawal”…there’s no reason to be afraid of treatment. Detox and withdrawal can be challenging but there are reputable facilities that provide on-site detox and are staffed with licensed medical teams that will closely monitor you for signs and symptoms of withdrawal. By progressing through the detox progress, withdrawal symptoms tremendously diminish.

6 Questions and Answers About Benzo Withdrawal

#1 QUESTION: Do benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms get worse even if time passes?

Answer: It gets worse before it gets better…

Withdrawal symptoms generally peak around week 2 after you stop taking your benzodiazepine medication. During weeks 3 and 4 of withdrawal, the intensity of symptoms lessens and the condition becomes more manageable. Symptoms, however, can persist for months and years after quitting (PAWS).

But, each individual’s withdrawal experience can be different, with its duration and intensity depending on several factors, including:

Abuse of other drugs or alcohol along with benzodiazepines.

Dosage amount.

Family history and/or previous drug or alcohol dependency.

Length of time taking benzodiazepines.

Mode of administration of benzodiazepines.

Type of benzodiazepine used/abused (short acting, long acting, intermediate acting).

Underlying medical or mental health issues.

Please note that not everyone taking a benzo will experience the same withdrawal symptoms or go through a horrific withdrawal period.

#2 QUESTION: How long does withdrawal take?

Answer: How long the symptoms of benzodiazepine withdrawal can last will vary by person. In general, the longer you take the medication, the harsher and longer the withdrawal symptoms will last. So, depending on variable factors, acute benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms can persist for anywhere from 2 weeks and up to several months.

#3 QUESTION: What should I do at this time?

Answer: When you decide to quit benzos or are at an early stage of withdrawal – seek medical help. Doctors can help you put together a tapering schedule, prescribe medications, and suggest over-the-counter medicines for short-term use that can help ease withdrawal symptoms. You can also call the local pharmacy to speak with a pharmacist that can suggest appropriate over-the-counter meds or herbal remedies. In fact, you can check out the Ashton Manual that has helped many struggling with benzodiazepine withdrawal.

Plus, there are many other ways you can help yourself:

Wear comfortable clothes and take a warm baths or showers to provide some relief of body aches and pains.

If you have sleep problems, try relaxing and unplugging for 2-3 hours before you go to bed each night. Play some soft music, drink a cup of chamomile tea, read a relaxing book, or use pleasantly scented oils or candles.

Experiences of anxiety and panic attacks should be reported to your doctor. But you can practice mindfulness, avoid situations that trigger your anxiety, and know what relaxes you in those occasions.

People recommend taking Potassium and Zinc supplements to treat symptoms of restlessness.

If your doctor recommends you enter a detox clinic and/or a benzodiazepine addiction treatment program afterwards, you can get a direct referral to licensed hospitals and rehab facilities, or call 1-877-706-2159 for assistance in locating appropriate help.

#4 QUESTION: What helps better: resting or activities?

Answer: It is recommended that you stay active and move your body despite the desire to do nothing. Stretching or doing yoga have been extremely helpful for some people. Or, if you have the opportunity, do low impact exercises such as aqua aerobics or swimming.

#5 QUESTION: Why I feel that I am falling into depression when I lay on my back?

Answer: Some individuals are prescribed antidepressants to help with depressive episodes during benzodiazepine withdrawal. Depression is a common symptom of benzodiazepine withdrawal. It might be best to seek the help and advise of a doctor should these feelings of depression continue. If you feel a worsening of depression, you can ask for medical help immediately.

#6 QUESTION: Do the amino acids help or make things worse?

Answer: Amino acids should help benzodiazepine withdrawal. Other remedies that can help the symptoms (especially muscle aches and cramps) include taking imodium and Vitamin B6, as well as massages.

Got more questions?

If you’d like to learn more about benzodiazepine withdrawal, what to expect, and how to treat it…please post in the comments section below. We value your feedback and try to provide personal and prompt response to all legitimate inquiries.

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wang1987dream-blog · 7 years

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動一下才舒服電動機車零組件加工注意不寧腿症候群4症狀

(健康醫療網／編輯部整理)

12歲的小明活潑外向，電動機車零組件加工在校上課時因為腳總會不自覺動一下，無法集中注意力上課，時常被認為是過動。每到晚上睡覺時，腳也會不自覺抽動，非得動動腳才能入睡，有時甚至會在睡眠當中醒過來。，造成他生活上很大困擾。透過睡眠門診發現，小明幾乎每晚都會因為此症狀入睡困難，且他媽從前也有類似的症狀。醫療器材製造加工檢查後發現小明血中的鐵蛋白(ferrtin)濃度較低，證實他患了「不寧腿症候群」。

不寧腿症候群4大特色

臺北市立聯合醫院陽明院區小兒神經科主治醫師黃正憲指出，根據國外統計，兒童的不寧腿症候群的盛行率約2-3%，綠能設備製造加工通常10歲過後開始有症狀。這個病好發甲狀腺疾病、過動及注意力不集中症候群、妥瑞氏症、貧血、懷孕、糖尿病、巴金森症等族群。缺乏充足睡眠者或是使用抗憂鬱藥物者，也容易患此症。不寧腿症候群(Restless legs syndrome, RLS)有4大特色，包括：

1.莫名的腳不舒服。

2.不適感在不活動時會更嚴重。

3.身體動一動後會改善。

4.白天時不明顯，CNC電腦銑床晚上時更嚴重。

與體內鐵質不足有關

黃正憲醫師表示，由於這些特色都是主觀感覺，而孩童的口語表達能力不及成人，所以診斷上比較困難。不寧腿症候群可能和身體中缺鐵，進而影響了多巴胺調控系統有關。因此針對患有此症的孩子，而且檢測也確定身體中的鐵質不足者，抓漏往往第一線治療是補充鐵劑。其它治療藥物包括多巴胺接受體促效劑(dopamine receptor agonists)、抗癲癇藥物、苯二氮平衍生物(benzodizepines)等。

黃正憲醫師強調，每個年齡層的兒童都可能有睡眠障礙，可能會影響孩子的身心發展，家長應多加留意孩子的睡眠狀況，早期發現問題，進而早期治療。（文章授權提供／優活健康網）

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