• Study Resource
  • Explore Categories
    • Arts & Humanities
    • Business
    • Engineering & Technology
    • Foreign Language
    • History
    • Math
    • Science
    • Social Science

    Top subcategories

    • Advanced Math
    • Algebra
    • Basic Math
    • Calculus
    • Geometry
    • Linear Algebra
    • Pre-Algebra
    • Pre-Calculus
    • Statistics And Probability
    • Trigonometry
    • other →

    Top subcategories

    • Astronomy
    • Astrophysics
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Earth Science
    • Environmental Science
    • Health Science
    • Physics
    • other →

    Top subcategories

    • Anthropology
    • Law
    • Political Science
    • Psychology
    • Sociology
    • other →

    Top subcategories

    • Accounting
    • Economics
    • Finance
    • Management
    • other →

    Top subcategories

    • Aerospace Engineering
    • Bioengineering
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
    • Computer Science
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Web Design
    • other →

    Top subcategories

    • Architecture
    • Communications
    • English
    • Gender Studies
    • Music
    • Performing Arts
    • Philosophy
    • Religious Studies
    • Writing
    • other →

    Top subcategories

    • Ancient History
    • European History
    • US History
    • World History
    • other →

    Top subcategories

    • Croatian
    • Czech
    • Finnish
    • Greek
    • Hindi
    • Japanese
    • Korean
    • Persian
    • Swedish
    • Turkish
    • other →
 
Profile Documents Logout
Upload
ATIVAN  New Zealand Data Sheet Presentation
ATIVAN New Zealand Data Sheet Presentation

... After as little as one week of therapy withdrawal symptoms can appear following the cessation of recommended doses (e.g. rebound insomnia following cessation of a hypnotic benzodiazepine). Although hypotension has occurred only rarely, ATIVAN should be administered with caution to patients in whom a ...
View Document
View Document

... limited duration and to explain precisely how the dosage will be progressively decreased. Moreover it is important that the patient should be aware of the possibility of rebound phenomena, thereby minimizing anxiety over such symptoms should they occur while diazepam is being discontinued. Dependenc ...
Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs
Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs

... all of these drugs are controlled substances because of these effects. Overall, the newer, nonbenzodiazepine drugs have less potential for tolerance and abuse. One major concept to grasp with regard to the toxicity of the sedative-hypnotics is that many of these agents may be placed into two groups: ...
Chapter 26 - Ukiah Adult School
Chapter 26 - Ukiah Adult School

... What information should be included in the nurse’s teaching plan for educating Mr. Howard about his medication? ...
Medical Fitness to Drive - The Impact of Benzodiazepines Anne
Medical Fitness to Drive - The Impact of Benzodiazepines Anne

... Benzodiazepines are a class of psychoactive drug which act as central nervous system depressants. In order to protect the safety of drivers who take benzodiazepines as well as the safety of all other road users, doctors and health care professionals must be cognisant of the risks associated with dri ...
alprazolam prescribing guidelines
alprazolam prescribing guidelines

... Alprazolam may cause drowsiness and affect alertness. Ideally it should only be taken for short periods of time such as 2 to 4 weeks. Benzodiazepines are very effective for treating acute symptoms,butif short acting benzodiazepines such as alprazolarn are used long term, the intended effect diminish ...
SEDATIVES / HYPNOTICS Barbiturates • Second choice as sedative
SEDATIVES / HYPNOTICS Barbiturates • Second choice as sedative

...  Large dose  circulatory collapse due to medullary vasomotor depression  direct ...
Sedation for Dental Procedures
Sedation for Dental Procedures

... Do you need an anaesthetist ? ...
The Benzo Manual
The Benzo Manual

... withdrawal and none took further overdoses during the 10 months to 3.5 years follow-up period after withdrawal. In 1988 the Committee on Safety of Medicines in the UK recommended that "benzodiazepines should not be used alone to treat depression or anxiety associated with depression. Suicide may be ...
Sedative Hypnotics - LSU Health New Orleans
Sedative Hypnotics - LSU Health New Orleans

... antihistamines and decongestants, which tend to cause drowsiness. The negative effects can include nausea, stomach cramps, lack of coordination, temporary ...
Benzodiazepine Fact Sheet
Benzodiazepine Fact Sheet

... and confusion can occur during the use of these drugs. Such problems are particularly common in older people. Impairment of coordination — Benzodiazepines can cause coordination problems similar to those caused by alcohol. Great care should be taken driving and operating other machinery while these ...
Medicinal Chemistry (MDCH) 5220
Medicinal Chemistry (MDCH) 5220

... Review basic concepts in neurotransmission ...
February Newsletter - Portland Dental Anesthesia
February Newsletter - Portland Dental Anesthesia

... Opioids are not generally used for oral sedation as they have little anxiolytic properties, and can cause more respiratory depression. However, some havel added meperidine (Demerol) into cocktails for oral sedation (chloral hydrate, Vistaril, Demerol). As discussed later, drug synergism with oral me ...
Sedative hypnotic
Sedative hypnotic

... “Z Drugs” are a group of nonbenzodiazepine drugs with effects similar to benzodiazepines which are used in the treatment of insomnia and whose names mostly start with the letter “Z”. ...
Social Networking and Benzodiazepine Withdrawal
Social Networking and Benzodiazepine Withdrawal

... benzodiazepines, both positive and negative? 3. What do they need to help them in the process of withdrawal? 4. What is the process of withdrawal like? ...
July 2013
July 2013

... others. All antipsychotics are associated with an increased stroke and mortality risk when used to treat behavioural problems in the elderly with dementia. There are many other side effects, including Parkinson-like effects, increased falls, drowsiness, and cognitive decline. Evidence shows that the ...
Understanding Benzodiazepines
Understanding Benzodiazepines

... remains in many long-term benzodiazepine users ‹ If withdrawn successfully from long term benzodiazepine treatment: – lower levels of anxiety and depression compared to pre-taper baseline implying benzodiazepines may worsen depression and anxiety long-term. (Schweizer et al, Arch Gen Psychiatry, 199 ...
Drug withdrawal syndromes cs
Drug withdrawal syndromes cs

... Substitute abused drug with same/ similar class (a cross tolerant agonist is less likely to be abused, has longer ½ life) Substitute abused drug with one that blocks its reinforcing effects (antagonist) PREFERRED DRUG CLASS/ DRUG (where appropriate) with INTERACTIONS, DOSING SUGGESTIONS etc. Alcohol ...
Xanax is Dope - Rose Medical Association, Inc.
Xanax is Dope - Rose Medical Association, Inc.

... Patients often cite anxiety as the initial cause of their addiction as they attempted to selfmedicate. Alcoholics initially find that drinking relaxes tensions and opiates are often taken to escape stressful experiences or memories. Some medications used to treat psychological disorders, such as sti ...
CNS 2 anxiolytics
CNS 2 anxiolytics

... enhancing the effects of GABA by binding to GABA-A receptors. • Sedative and hypnotic: at higher doses via binding to GABA-A and enhancing the effect of GABA • Anterograde amnesia: causes temporary impairment of memory by binding to GABA-A receptors. • Anticonvulsant: used to treat epilepsy ...
ALPRAZolam (al-pray-zoe-lam) - DavisPlus
ALPRAZolam (al-pray-zoe-lam) - DavisPlus

... may also be taken with water. Remove cotton from bottle and reseal tightly to prevent moisture from entering bottle. If only 1/2 tablet taken, discard unused portion immediately; may not remain stable. ...
Barbiturate
Barbiturate

... which falling asleep (increased sleep latency) is the primary complaint. The potential for abuse of ramelteon is believed to be minimal, and no evidence of dependence or withdrawal effects has been observed. Therefore, ramelteon can be administered long term. Common adverse effects of ramelteon incl ...
PPT - The Citadel
PPT - The Citadel

... Overdose deaths more likely for drugs sold in higher doses Psychological dependence more likely with drugs that have a rapid onset of effects Physical dependence more likely with drugs that have a short duration of action - one way to reduce the severity of withdrawal symptoms is to reduce the dose ...
DRUGS - INDUCED CONSCIOUSNESS
DRUGS - INDUCED CONSCIOUSNESS

... were viewed as a safe depressant, but problems with addiction and deadly overdoses soon became apparent. Barbiturates have a dramatic impact on sleep patterns, resulting in suppressed REM sleep. Because the potential for addiction and misuse is so high, barbiturates are commonly replaced with benzod ...
Benzodiazepine Overdose and Withdrawal
Benzodiazepine Overdose and Withdrawal

... Benzodiazepines are extremely safe when compared to other sedatives such as ethanol and barbiturates. Benzodiazepines do not cause classical addiction, whereas ethanol and barbiturates do. Benzodiazepines are essentially never fatal in overdose, whereas ethanol and barbiturates are extremely dangero ...
< 1 ... 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 >

Effects of long-term benzodiazepine use

The effects of long-term benzodiazepine use include drug dependence as well as the possibility of adverse effects on cognitive function, physical health, and mental health. There are significant risks associated with the long-term use of benzodiazepines. However, not all people experience problems associated with the long-term use of benzodiazepines. There is evidence that reduction or withdrawal from benzodiazepines can lead to a reduction in anxiety symptoms, while other's anxiety or panic respond only to benzodiazepine treatment. There are a number of side-effects associated with addiction to benzodiazepines such as depression and flu-like symptoms, nonetheless occurring in only a small amount of people. Due to these increasing physical and mental symptoms from long-term use of benzodiazepines, slowly withdrawing from benzodiazepines is recommended for many long-term users, while others benefit from lifelong benzodiazepine treatment and develop neither tolerance nor side effects.Some of the symptoms that could possibly occur as a result of long-term use of benzodiazepines include emotional clouding, nausea, headaches, dizziness, irritability, lethargy, sleep problems, memory impairment, personality changes, aggression, depression, social deterioration as well as employment difficulties, while others never have any side effects from long term benzodiazepine use. Like any other chemical or medicine, one should never abruptly stop using this medicine and should wean themself down to a lower dose under doctor supervision until they are completely off the chemical, if desired. While benzodiazepines are highly effective in the short term, adverse effects in some people associated with long-term use including impaired cognitive abilities, memory problems, mood swings, overdoses when combined with other drugs may make the risk-benefit ratio unfavourable, while others experience no ill effects. In addition, benzodiazepines have reinforcing properties in some individuals and thus are considered to be addictive drugs especially in individuals that have a ""drug-seeking"" behavior; in addition, a physical dependence can develop after a few weeks or months of use, which is not a problem as one slowly lowers their dose. Many of these adverse effects of long-term use of benzodiazepines begin to show improvements three to six months after withdrawal.Other concerns about the effects of long-term benzodiazepine use, in some, include dose escalation, benzodiazepine abuse, tolerance and benzodiazepine dependence and benzodiazepine withdrawal problems. Both physiological tolerance and dependence can lead to a worsening of the adverse effects of benzodiazepines. Increased risk of death has been associated with long-term use of benzodiazepines in several studies, however, other studies have not found increased mortality. Due to conflicting findings in studies regarding benzodiazepines and increased risks of death including from cancer, further research in long-term use of benzodiazepines and mortality risk has been recommended. Most of the research has been conducted in prescribed users of benzodiazepines; even less is known about the mortality risk of illicit benzodiazepine users. The long-term use of benzodiazepines is controversial and has generated significant controversy within the medical profession. Views on the nature and severity of problems with long-term use of benzodiazepines differ from expert to expert and even from country to country; some experts even question whether there is any problem with the long-term use of benzodiazepines. Political controversy, in particular in the UK, also surrounds the long-term use of benzodiazepines, and was subject to the largest class-action lawsuit in the 1980s and 1990s. There have also been allegations of a cover-up by medical bureaucracies and the government.
  • studyres.com © 2026
  • DMCA
  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Report