Signs, Symptoms and Side Effects of Dalmane Addiction
Due to the risk of misuse, addiction and dependence, people who use this medication are typically advised to do so for no more than two weeks. It’s also usually prescribed at the lowest effective dosage possible. These steps can reduce, but not eliminate, the risk of addiction. When someone uses Dalmane, especially at high doses, it can cause feelings of pleasure or euphoria. Those artificial changes in the brain are what can ultimately lead to the development of an addiction.
Patients are instructed to take Dalmane at bedtime and to take it exactly as directed. According to prescription instructions, people may start to feel increased benefits of the medicine two to three nights after they first start taking it. Symptoms should improve after seven to 10 days of taking Dalmane. Because of the risk of physical dependence, people are advised to speak with their doctor before they stop taking it. Stopping cold turkey can lead to withdrawal symptoms.
- Combining Dalmane with another substance like alcohol
- Taking larger doses than what’s prescribed
- Taking Dalmane for longer than a doctor prescribes
- Recreationally taking Dalmane
- Using Dalmane without a prescription
- Buying the medication illegally
- Stealing Dalmane or similar drugs from friends or family
Due to the risk of Dalmane abuse and addiction, patients are advised to inform their doctor if they have a history of drug misuse, overuse of prescription drugs or alcohol misuse. People should also let their physician know if they have a history of mental illness or depression. The longer someone uses Dalmane or the more they misuse it beyond prescribing instructions, the more likely addiction and dependence are to occur.
- Continuing to take the medicine even when there are negative outcomes or side effects
- Strong cravings
- Failed attempts to stop using the medication
- Preoccupation with the substance
- Social problems at school, work and home
With Dalmane addiction and addictions to other benzodiazepines, it’s rarely just that one substance a person is addicted to. Instead, benzodiazepines are often part of a polydrug addiction. This means a person could be addicted to heroin as an example, and then they use benzodiazepines like Dalmane as they come off the heroin. Another common polysubstance addiction is benzodiazepines and alcohol.
So what can you do if you or a loved one is struggling with addiction of any kind? Reach out to us at The Recovery Village. We work with patients and their loved ones to find treatment options that are relevant to them, as the individual. Even if you just have questions, we’re happy to answer them.
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