Quarky00
Enlightened
- Dec 17, 2019
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Hi,
Rough draft – please suggest information, links, changes. Aimed at 95% of target audience (FAQ shouldnt address exceptional cases/patients). Written for myself over 3 months , pasted with little proof-reading. Any harmful, inciting, or misleading info here should be removed. So let me know.
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Rough draft – please suggest information, links, changes. Aimed at 95% of target audience (FAQ shouldnt address exceptional cases/patients). Written for myself over 3 months , pasted with little proof-reading. Any harmful, inciting, or misleading info here should be removed. So let me know.
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Disclaimer & Information
Is this a guide? | NO. Goal – clarify frequent questions , provide links to read
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How to find MEDICATION X ? Can I use MEDICAION Y ? | Can't answer that.
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Should I trust this FAQ? | NO. Many things are common knowledge/practices. This is not scientific, do research. |
SUMMARY
Function | Hard to get | How often used with SN (very rough estimate) | |
Better SN intake | |||
Antiemetics (AE) | Stomach emptying, anti-vomiting | Yes | 70% |
Antacid / Acid-Reducers | May improve absorption | No | 80% |
Ease symptoms | |||
Painkillers (NSAID) | Headache, pain | No | 90% |
Benzo / Sedatives | Anxiety, pain, induce sleep | Partially | 70% |
Beta Blockers | Strong/fast heartbeat | Partially | 40% |
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Antiemetics (AE) | |
What they do: |
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Do I need it? | No, but recommended.
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Are they available? | NO. Prescription only.
Acquiring or importing prescription-only medication without a prescription is illegal. Antiemetics are not "restricted substance" but if caught may be fined (investigation unlikely). Forging prescription is a serious crime. |
Warnings: | CAUTION.
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Will any antiemetic work? | NO.
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Common antiemetics – short review |
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Will X work as AE? | If not in guide and you've searched threads, then NO. Don't use as antiemetics –
Read guide (AE by type – need dopamine antagonist) |
What are "The 13 Antipsychotics"? | Replace AE completely – ONLY if part of your regular health treatment. Do not take a single dose; Do not change prescribed dosage.
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Antiemetics – "Meto" | |
Warnings: | Many are fine with it; some aren't; for a few poses a risk.
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Note – Prochlorperazine | Not Meto, but same warnings apply.
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Why Meto preferred? | Only antiemetic that:
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Can strong effect achieved without Meto? | Ondansetron and Domperidone target peripheral receptors, not the brain (less side effects): Domperidone (Dopamine, less EPS) + Ondansetron (5HT3, less EPS) = Metoclopramide (Dopamine+5HT3 , Brain/EPS) |
Bad Meto reaction – what to do? | Take Diphenhydramine/Benadryl 'Failing Meto' is fine, may:
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Antiemetics - Stat/Regimen | |
What is it? | "Regimen/State" refers only to antiemetics. Two ways to take antiemetics:
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Stat or Regimen? | Both used with equal success. Depends on your sensitivities, conditions, and preferences. |
Regimen – |
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Stat – |
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So, which should I choose? | Really up to you. Regimen came from PPH, for old/fragile/sick people. This may address you, could decrease discomfort. Stat is effective, great, easy option for many people. Taking it with benzo & |
Antiemetics - Stat/Regimen Guidelines | |
What are the dosages/schedule? | Read guide. Follow everything there. – This section intended only for details not in guide – . |
Domperidone - Stat | Same as meto. Notes |
Prochlorperazine – Stat | Smaller dosage – 10 to 20 mg Notes |
Meto – Regimen | See guide. Schedule however more flexiblethan commonly published –
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Domperidone – Regimen | Same. Best to stick with it. Member was fine after trying 48h regimen x 20mg (instead of 10mg) Research concludes:
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Prochlorperazine – Regimen | Same as Meto (10mg x 3 times a day) – but final dose smaller , like Stat Notes |
Fasting – important? | Yes, but flexible. Don't overdo it, follow your habits.
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Acid-stuff | |
What they do: |
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Do I need those? | No. But many use these. Considered helpful, widely-available, cause little harm. |
Are they available? | OTC / Internet
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(1) Antacids | |
What they do: | Neutralizes acid on the spot |
Known antacids: |
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Can I use other antacids? | We don't know.
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(2) Acid-regulators | |
What they do: | Unlike antacids they reduce acid creation beforehand |
Which should I use? | H2-receptor antagonists only |
Which I should not use? | Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) do not work. Don't use them .
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What if I'm already taking acid-regulators? | If PPI used regularly, as part of health treatment –
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Known acid-regulators: | Cimetidine/Tagamet, Rantidine/Zantac, Famotidine |
Can I use other acid-regulators? | No. May interfere with absorption. |
Other Questions | |
Which should I use? | Either is fine, whatever you want. |
Can I use antacids and acid-regulators together? | We don't know. Probably not good to mix. |
Wiki says not to use acid-regulators | Stan recommended plain antacid, and gave acid-regulators which should work as well. The wiki reference was deemed incomprehensible (here, here, here) |
Benzo / Sedatives | |
What they do: |
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Do I need it? | No, many didn't use these at all But considered useful for anxiety and peaceful journey |
Are they available? | Kinda.
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Warnings: | Yes, though not harmful:
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Which benzo to use? Is benzo X good? | Can't answer that. There are dozens.
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Other Sedatives | |
Can I use opioids? | YES. But:
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Beta Blockers | |
What they do: |
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Do I need it? | No.
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Are they available? | Prescription only. You should consult physician. |
Which should I use? | Propanolol |
Can I use others? | We don't know |
Painkillers | |
What they do: | Many experience moderate headache or general pain (rated 4/10):
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Do I need it? | No. But almost everyone use these. Considered helpful, widely-available, cause little harm. |
Are they available? | OTC |
Which should I use? | Ibuprofen, or Paracetamol/acetaminophen |
Can I use others? | Yes
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