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- From: dyer@spdcc.com (Steve Dyer)
- Subject: Re: tranzene
- Message-ID: <1992Nov22.075102.3684@spdcc.com>
- Organization: S.P. Dyer Computer Consulting, Cambridge MA
- References: <1992Nov20.220105.3026071@locus.com>
- Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1992 07:51:02 GMT
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- In article <1992Nov20.220105.3026071@locus.com> jpaul@locus.com (James Hensley) writes:
- >I have been asked to obtain information about the drug 'Tranzene'
- >(phonetically spelled), AKA sinequan. I have no idea if the spellings
- >are right. My aunt has been perscribed this drug and is having equilibrium
- >problems, she keeps falling down. Is this a known side-effect?
- >Any information would be helpful.
-
- There are two drugs involved here. 'Tranxene' is clorazepate dipotassium,
- a benzodiazepine sedative related to Valium. 'Sinequan' is doxepin, an
- antidepressant. Both can cause a considerable amount of sedation, especially
- in older individuals, who tend to be more sensitive to the effects of
- such drugs. Doxepin can also cause postural hypotension which can lead
- to feeling faint upon suddenly getting up.
-
- Your aunt should contact her doctor and describe these side effects so
- that her dosages can be adjusted and/or different drugs prescribed.
- Falling down is not an acceptable side effect.
-
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- Steve Dyer
- dyer@ursa-major.spdcc.com aka {ima,harvard,rayssd,linus,m2c}!spdcc!dyer
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