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Suggest Medication For Withdrawal Effects Of Methamphetamine

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Posted on Mon, 29 Jun 2015
Question: Hi I'm wondering is there anything that someone can get perscribed to help replace seritonin levels
When trying to get off methamphetamine
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Needs complete management and not junst serotonin

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your questions and i understand your concern. Usually meth intoxication in acute phases with extreme agitation and altered sensorium is a medical emergency. Methamphetamines work more with epinephrine and not serotonin and less correlated but serotonin for sure helps in withdrawal due to its antidepressant properties.

Usually sedatives are prescribed to help get rid of withdrawal phase like ativan, valium and zyprexa etc. If heart rate is involved or blood pressure is an issue cardiovascular agents like normodyne or lopressor are advised.

Serotonin reuptake inhibitors like Fluoxetine help improve serotonin levels and help in withdrawal and can be prescribed.

To get all that prescribed you will need a complete and thorough assessment by an addiction medicine expert and then they will devise a plan to detoxify your system completely of the effects of meth. Also sign up to some support groups like Narcotics anonymous and get the psych rehab as well to get it managed completely.

I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan
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Suggest Medication For Withdrawal Effects Of Methamphetamine

Brief Answer: Needs complete management and not junst serotonin Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking I read your questions and i understand your concern. Usually meth intoxication in acute phases with extreme agitation and altered sensorium is a medical emergency. Methamphetamines work more with epinephrine and not serotonin and less correlated but serotonin for sure helps in withdrawal due to its antidepressant properties. Usually sedatives are prescribed to help get rid of withdrawal phase like ativan, valium and zyprexa etc. If heart rate is involved or blood pressure is an issue cardiovascular agents like normodyne or lopressor are advised. Serotonin reuptake inhibitors like Fluoxetine help improve serotonin levels and help in withdrawal and can be prescribed. To get all that prescribed you will need a complete and thorough assessment by an addiction medicine expert and then they will devise a plan to detoxify your system completely of the effects of meth. Also sign up to some support groups like Narcotics anonymous and get the psych rehab as well to get it managed completely. I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please. Regards Khan