Resource SN FAQ - Antiemetics, Benzo, Antacid, Beta-blockers, Painkillers [DRAFT]

[Ralph246]

Benzo / Sedatives
What they do:	Reduce Anxiety Any physical reaction / sensations Induce sleep
Do I need it?	No, many didn't use these at all Considered useful for anxiety + peaceful journey
Are they available?	Kinda. Prescription only – but common and easy. GPs prescribe benzo under these circumstances: Immediate relief and occasional/temp/short-termuse of: Severe insomnia Severe panic attacks Anxiety – add-on therapy Do not ask for Xanax Occasional – be responsible cautious patient, say the truth: "once week" , "I don't want full box heard benzos not good" , "try 5 for emergency" Notes, notes
Warnings:	Yes, though not harmful: Benzos effects vary greatly: Potency, tolerance, onset (how quick), duration (how long) change. Some benzo affects within 10m, others take 1h, and this changes individually Taken too soon – may fall asleep before SN Test small dosage beforehand – time its effect Avoid extended-release – act too slow
Which benzo? Is benzo X good? How much to take? What if I have tolerance?	Can't answer that. There are dozens. Anything that affects you more than 4h. See above "Benzos effects vary greatly" Check this personally Benzo "half-life" does not indicate long/short effects. Tolerance – take more than usual
Z-Drugs, Gabapentinoids, Sleeping Pills .
Can I use Z-drugs?	Yes, similar to benzo: Less physical pain, discomfort, etc Induce strong sleep (peaceful) More drowsiness, may fall asleep – test and time it Anxiety - mild to moderate reduction (benzo more powerful) Notes, notes
Can I use Gabapentinoids?	Probably . Gabapentin – member used to ctb
Can I use other 'sleeping pills'?	No. Need strong GABA sedatives Antihistamines, Herbals, OTC – won't work: Drowsy but not asleep No reduction of sensations / anxiety
Anesthetics, Opioids .
Can I use other sedatives?	Perhaps real anesthetics, we don't know – be cautious. Little to no information about using anesthetics with SN Do proper research yourself Do trials and time the effects Usually taken before SN GBL – safe – Stan himself used some Propofol – dangerous – may cause respiratory arrest Ketamine – safe – member used
Can I use opioids?	Can be helpful , but: Check contraindications Small amounts (otherwise increase nausea) Any opioids significantly reduces: metabolism gastric emptying intestinal absorption Will take twice the time. See here and here.

Why is "Do not ask for Xanax" stated in the section "Are they available?". Is something wrong with Xanax?

 

[justamortal]

thankyou so much