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When mixed together, CNS depressants tend to amplify each other's effects, which can cause severely reduced heart rate and even death.
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Why should CNS depressants be used sparingly in older adults?
CNS depressants should be administered to elderly individuals with care, as these individuals have a reduced ability to metabolize CNS depressants.
What herbal medications should not be used with CNS depressants?
Certain herbal remedies, such as Valerian and Kava, may dangerously exacerbate the effects of certain CNS depressants
What type of precuation is needed with CNS depressants?
Most CNS depressants have the potential to be physically and psychologically addictive.
Why are CNS depressants addictive?
The body tends to develop tolerance for CNS depressants, and larger doses are needed to achieve the same effects.
Can Ambien and skelaxin be taken together?
If your doctor okay's it, yes. But do use caution mixing two CNS depressants.
What are the side effects of CNS depressants?
Especially when taken in excess, CNS depressants can cause confusion and dizziness, and impair judgment, memory, intellectual performance, and motor coordination.
Why are depressants often considered antidepressants?
Anti-depressants are named for their ability to treat depression (anti-depression). But in order for these medications to work, they typically decrease or "depress" the ability of the central nervous system (CNS) to respond to stimuli. For that reason, "depressants" are used as anti-depressants.
How are depressants classified?
is depreesants classified according to the degree they decrease cns activity
What act on the CNS to suppress or slow bodily processes and reduce overall responsiveness?
Depressants
What are the street names of central nervous system depressants?
Street names for CNS depressants include Reds, Yellows, Blues, Ludes, Barbs, and Downers.
Is it safe to take Vicodin with a sleeping pill?
NARCOTIC PAIN MEDICINE & SLEEPING PILLSVICODIN IS A NARCOTIC PAIN reliever, not one of the strongest, but it is a CNS (central nervous system) depressant. As for the sleeping pill, it makes a difference if it is a barbiturate (Halcion, Chloral hydrate, which are also CNS depressants) OR a hypnotic (Ambien, Rozeram), which are not CNS depressants. You need to be VERY careful if you combine two drugs that are both CNS depressants. You should ask your doctor OR call ANY pharmacy and ask to speak to a pharmacist. Give them the names of the medications and dosages, and they will tell you if there is a problem, (called a DRUG/DRUG INTERACTION). Many times, pharmacists have more up to date, accurate information about drugs that CAN be taken together and drugs that can NOT be taken together.
Is it ok to take vicodin and sleeping pills together?
Yes, but as directed.You have to be VERY CAREFUL if you combine two CNS depressants. PLEASE be on safe side ask a physician or pharmacist.
