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Re: Serax, Centrax, - minimal sedation benzos? » Stan

Posted by Mr.Scott on August 4, 2002, at 4:31:17

In reply to Re: Serax, Centrax, - minimal sedation benzos? » Mr. Scott, posted by Stan on August 1, 2002, at 2:07:38


Oh yes...Actually I took Serax for a while. It only comes in capsules these days (or at least at the Walgreens in my area). It is virtually non-sedating and was often considered the benzo of choice for depression and anxiety when mixed until Xanax came along. Read the PDR indication for Serax and you'll see it's a bit different. It is also commonly prescribed to elderly because of it's reduced sedation rate and theoretically reduced falls. Finally bacause it's gentle on the liver it is commonly used in patients with liver disease (as is Ativan). It's a metabolite of Valium. Centrax I've never had but have wanted to try it I forget if thats halazepam or paxipam. I don't think centrax is available in the US anymore because it is so uncommonly prescribed no one really stocks it. I always read about halazepam and paxipam but I don't think they are available anymore Walgreens doesn't stock them... (I forget which of those two is the generic name for centrax)
Serax sounds like it might be worth trying for you. My only issue, was that I preferred the long lasting Tranxene to Serax and not having to take pills 3 times daily.


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