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What are panic attacks?

Panic attacks may be symptoms of an anxiety disorder. These attacks are a serious health problem in the U.S. At least 20% of adult Americans, or about 60 million people, will suffer from panic attacks at some point in their lives. About 1.7% of adult Americans, or about 3 million people, will have full-blown panic disorder at some time in their lives, twice as often for women than men. The peak age at which people have their first panic attack (onset) is 15-19 years. Another fact about panic is that this symptom is strikingly different from other types of anxiety; panic attacks are so very sudden and often unexpected, appear to be unprovoked, and are often disabling.

Childhood panic disorder facts include that about 0.7% of children suffer from panic disorder or generalized anxiety disorder and that although panic is found to occur twice as often in women compared to men, boys and girls tend to experience this disorder a...

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Serax Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Serax (oxazepam) is used to treat anxiety disorders or alcohol withdrawal symptoms. It may also be used for sleep (insomnia). Serax is in a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or headache.

Dose of Serax depends on the condition that is being treated. The recommended dose for alcohol withdrawal treatment is 15-30 mg three to four times daily. The recommended dose for anxiety treatment ranges from 10-30 mg three or four times daily. Serax may interact with other medications including barbiturates, MAO inhibitors, medicines to treat psychiatric disorders, narcotic medications, and antidepressants. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. Serax is not recommended for use during pregnancy due to the potential for birth defects. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. This drug passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Serax may be habit-forming. You may also have seizures or withdrawal symptoms (tremor, sweating, trouble sleeping, muscle cramps, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior, and seizure/convulsions) when you stop using Serax. Do not stop using this medication without first talking to your doctor.

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What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Serax Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Serax (oxazepam) is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic.

Anxiety associated with depression is also responsive to Serax (oxazepam) therapy. This product has been found particularly useful in the management of anxiety, tension, agitation, and irritability in older patients.

Alcoholics with acute tremulousness, inebriation, or with anxiety associated with alcohol withdrawal are responsi...

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What is Serax Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Serax Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

confusion;
unusual risk-taking behavior, decreased inhibitions, no fear of danger;
hyperactivity, agitation, hostility;
hallucinations;
feeling lightheaded, fainting;
jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
problems with urination.

Less serious si...

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What is Serax Patient Information?

Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Serax Consumer Information: Uses

Oxazepam is used to treat anxiety and also acute alcohol withdrawal. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming and an anti-seizure effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural substance in the body (GABA).

This medication may also be used for sleep (insomnia)

HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.

Use this medication exact...

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