The definition of detoxification, or "detox," is a medically supervised and safe way to rid the body of alcohol or drugs. Detox is the first step toward substance abuse treatment and a successful program of recovery.
People addicted to drugs, alcohol, or cigarettes may experience withdrawal when the substance is stopped. Proper medical care can prevent serious mental or physical reactions. This is referred to as "withdrawal" and can range anywhere from sleep problems, shakes, tremors, and depression to seizures or death.
Oxazepam is used to treat and prevent the worsening of alcohol withdrawal. As your body returns to normal, your health care provider will slowly decrease your dose of oxazepam. It is important to remember not to mix oxazepam with alcohol or other drugs. Mixing oxazepam with alcohol can be dangerous enough to result in serious health problems.
Read and follow your individual directions on the oxazepam prescription as prescribed by your health care provider. If you feel drowsy, slowed down, or your speech slurs, increase the amount of time between doses. If your slurred speech continues, stop taking your medication and contact your physician’s office. If you feel shaky, nauseous, restless, nervous, or anxious one hour after taking your regularly scheduled medication, contact your physician’s office. Also call if these symptoms do not improve and/or you have a temperature >100°F or nausea/vomiting interfere with keeping medication down.
If you have any further questions about this medication or experience side effects, contact your physician’s office at _________________________________.
I verify that I have read this form and understand the above information. I agree not to consume alcohol during treatment with oxazepam.
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