The overtranquilized patient.

Abstract:

:When first seen, the overtranquilized patient may already be in withdrawal, may have other medical problems or may be seeking psychiatric help. The patient may, however, be primarily interested in obtaining more medication. Abuse and withdrawal of sedatives, tranquilizers, narcotics or alcohol, or a combination of these, present diagnostic pitfalls. Toxicologic studies are helpful in identifying the abused drug. The pentobarbital tolerance test is valuable in determining the daily dosage, stabilization and tapering. Follow-up is essential to patient care.

journal_name

Am Fam Physician

authors

Franks RD

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

1979-10-01 00:00:00

pages

105-9

issue

4

eissn

0002-838X

issn

1532-0650

journal_volume

20

pub_type

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