Description
Oxazepam is a direct-acting sedative and helps reduce feelings of anxiety and tension. It also has an anti-convulsive effect. The peak in efficacy is reached after about 3 hours, and the drug works until about 6 hours after ingestion. 10 and 50 mg tablets are available. The 50 mg tablets are not quickly prescribed by a doctor as this is a very high dose.
In alcohol addiction, this drug is sometimes used to reduce withdrawal symptoms, especially anxiety, nausea and sweating. Long-acting benzodiazepine is more preferred by physicians, as oxazepam has worked out fairly quickly.
Oxazepam is a sedative and belongs to the group of benzodiazepines. It is used for anxiety and sleep disorders. The medicine relaxes the muscles and makes you sleepy and drowsy. A course of this drug is also used to counter withdrawal symptoms of alcohol, such as sweating and shaking.
