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Indications. Enhance the effects of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA. It slows down or halt neuronal firing..
Warning signs. Do not combine Benzos with other sedatives, opiates, or alcohol due to the risk of sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may occur..
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Side effects. Anterograde amnesia Ataxia Confusion Depression Drowsiness Dysarthria Headache Impairment of mental functions Increased reaction time Lightheadedness Weight gain Motor incoordination Sexual dysfunction.
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References. Keltner, N., & Steele, D. (2018). Psychiatric Nursing, 8th Ed. Mosby. ISBN: 9780323479516 Anderson, L. A. (n.d.). Benzodiazepine. Drugs.com. Retrieved January 20, 2022, from https://www.drugs.com/article/benzodiazepines.html Baldwin, D. S., Aitchison, K., Bateson, A., & Curran, H. V. (2014, April 1). benzodiazepine: risks and benefits. Psychiatry Online. Retrieved March 5, 2019, from https://focus.psychiatryonline.org/.