Sanorex
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Sanorex is the brand name for the generic medication, Mazindol. A sympathomimetic amine, Sanorex is similar to an amphetamine and is also know as an “anorectic” or an “anorexigenic” drug. Sanorex is used as a short-term supplement to diet and exercise in the treatment of obesity as it increases the heart rate and blood pressure while decreasing the appetite.
Also available under the brand name, Mazanor, Sanorex is generally taken one to three times a day before meals. Sanorex is in the categories central nervous system agents/CNS stimulants and central nervous system agents/anorexiants. Not all individuals can take the same amount of Sanorex and its use should be closely monitored by a doctor.
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Abuses of Sanorex
Sanorex is well-known to be habit forming and an individual taking the medication can become physically and psychologically dependent, needing more of the drug to function. Physicians warn that over the counter diet pills are one of the most dangerous ways to lose weight as the substances tend to be highly addictive. The pills are also dangerous as they are available just about everywhere and easy to obtain. As a result, this addiction has become a very common problem.
Those who begin taking Sanorex generally do so with the intent to take them responsibly and under the care of a doctor. After a short amount of time, a tolerance can develop and the individual will feel the need for more of the medication to achieve the same effect. Before long, a full blown dependency develops.
Effects of Sanorex
When taken according to a doctor’s prescription, Sanorex can be very effective in reversing obesity in the right individual. Some people, however, can have allergic reactions or simply experience negative side effects as a result of the drug. Some effects in normal usage can include an irregular heartbeat or very high blood pressure, hallucinations, abnormal behavior or confusion.
Less serious effects can occur, which include restlessness, tremors, nervousness, anxiety, headache, dizziness, insomnia, dry mouth, diarrhea, constipation, impotence or changes in sex drive.
Withdrawal of Sanorex
Sanorex can work on the brain very similarly to cocaine and therefore, withdrawal symptoms very closely mimic those of a cocaine addiction and withdrawal. Stopping the drug without tapering off use can lead to very uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms and intense cravings.
Any and all of the following symptoms can occur in the Sanorex withdrawal stage:
• Fatigue • Depression • Confusion • Psychotic reaction • Intense hunger • Irritability • Increased sleeping • Hangover • Disturbed sleep • Violence • Craving
Treatment of Sanorex Addiction
Sanorex withdrawal can cause potentially dangerous symptoms that can put an individual at risk of death. As such, it essential withdrawal is done only under the care of a board-certified physician and board-certified addiction psychiatrist. To ensure the individual rids their body of the Sanorex completely and has a better chance of staying off the drug in the future, entering a center for 24/7 comfortable detox treatment is highly recommended.
A quality center will use withdrawal medications during a comfortable detox method for those suffering with a Sanorex addiction. This method is used to correct the chemical imbalances in the individual suffering from such an addiction and should be combined with psychological evaluations and other medical care to address cravings for the drug.
