ataractic

ataractic

[at′ərak′tik]

Etymology: Gk, ataraktos, quiet

pertaining to a drug or other agent that has a tranquilizing or sedating effect.

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ataractic (at´rak´tik),

n (ataraxic, tranquilizer), a poorly defined group of drugs designed to produce ataraxia. The former concept, that the use of ataractics involved no mental or motor impairment, is subject to question.

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ataractic

1. pertaining to or characterized by ataraxia.

2. an agent that induces ataraxia; a tranquilizer.

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Patient discussion about ataractic.

Q. can you use zoplidem as tranquilizers can you use tramadol in a high dosage for depression as I read that it does have properties to treat depression and anxiety

A. both medications are highly dangerous if taken not according to their instructions. they both need prescription and a doctor observations. and besides, there are much better medications that can help with depression. Tramadol is an opiate so it won't help in the depression department.

Q. can you use zoplidem as tranquilizers is it possible to zolpidem as anti anxiety pills

A. Zolpidem is a medicine for insomnia. it is given only in a really bad case of insomnia. but it will be a little help as an anti anxiety pill. as i said in your first question- there are better medication for anxiety...no need to take Zolpidem.