Encyclopedia: Benzodiazepine
The benzodiazepines are a class of psychoactive drugs with varying hypnotic, sedative, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, muscle relaxant and amnesic properties, which are mediated by slowing down the central nervous system. Benzodiazepines are useful in treating anxiety, insomnia, agitation, seizures, and muscle spasms, as well as alcohol withdrawal. They can also be used before certain medical procedures such as endoscopies or dental work where tension and anxiety are present, and prior to...
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How can taking a benzo benefit you if one of the major side effects is...
They don't necessarily knock you out.. They do have a depressive affect. If taken appropriately they can help alleviate anxiety. They work on receptors similar to and similarly...
Asked by enigmatic_truth - 8 months ago
I just recently failed a drug test for benzo's on April 23rd, but the last...
3 - 4 weeks for clinical doses or longer if you were a high dose user. Part of the reason is that they are fat soluble and also because many...
Asked by buttertron - 19 months ago
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benzo tolerance / weed benzos - 2 replies
been gaining a tolerance. After taking the benzos. or (if taken at night w/ alcohol) - the next day weed and hash don't have a cross tolerance. benzos and weed together produce a stronger...
Sep 27, 2008
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Benzo ads - how benzo's looked 2-3 decades ago - 2 replies
check out some vintage benzo advertisements! the first valium one is pretty scary IMO... a few more... two more valium and a xanax ad. feel free to post any old benzo ads you...
Oct 08, 2008
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benzo what is it and why is showing up on... - 4 replies
why would benzo show up when i take vicodine and soma ? ..Maybe a nurse might be able to help..I took soma 's once and it did not show benzo's...
Nov 29, 2007
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Is cyclobenaprine a benzo
I think you have mistaken the drug's name because cyclobenaprine does not exist. the closest match to it is cyclobenZaprine which is a muscle relaxant used for musculoskeletal pain...
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Have you ever drank grapefruit juice with a benzo (Xanax,...
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