WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2001: Re: Tranxene 3.75 mg.

Re: Tranxene 3.75 mg.

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 21 Aug 2001 16:08:09 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 21 Aug 2001, Debbie wrote: >
>I have a question about Tranxene. My OB put me on it due to severe
>stress ( I have a handicap 3 1/3 year old who is Autistic with many
>medical problems) ...anyways, to make a long story short I am terrified
>to try it. I am afraid I am going to drop over with something wrong
>with my heart or something. I am not much of a medication taker
>(obvious huh??). I even had a hard time taking an antibiotic for a UTI.
>Any information on this would be greatly appreciated. I know this
>medication is a benzodiazapene (spelled wrong), and with long term use
>can be habit forming, but when I read the information sheet (I know,
>sometimes to much info is NOT a good thing), it talked about all those
>side effects including racing heart and palpatations. I do have mitral
>valve prolapse. What exactly should I be concerned with?
>
>Sincerely,
>Debbie Jusi

Tranxene is a slow acting benzodiazepine, like Valium, and has the risks inherent in other central nervous system depressants. I cannot find a mention of heart racing and palpitations in the PDR, nor any other cardiac issues. I would be far more concerned about the potential drowsiness, and the dependency potential.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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