Question 1

benzodiazepine overdose a cry for help?

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Overdose: Not necessarily. Should take any overdose seriously & seek professional help.

Question 2

if i was to suffer from excitotoxicity after withdrawing from a benzodiazepine medication, what would be a sign that it had occurred? would a seizure be one, indicating the abundance of glutamate? wikipedia doesnt offer a lot for bdz wd particularly?

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DON"T STOP ABRUPTLY: Interesting but need more info. Like how much benzodiazepine and which one? Best to taper off and then no problem Abrupt withdrawal from a sufficient dose can lead to seizures and possibly death so consult a doctor to do this safely and do not get drugs off the street. Prescription only.

Question 3

what to do if i'm feeling like overdosing on benzodiazepines, manic depression?

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Get help: There are many places to find help. First and foremost, your primary care doctor or your psychiatrist, or other therapists.  You can call 911, you can go to any emergency department or urgent care, or you can call a number of suicide hotlines. The Samaritans are the best known of these, and have 24/7 availability by phone. The local number for your area can be found online or by calling 411.

Question 4

is frequent urination a sign of benzodiazepine withdrawal?

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No: I have not heard of urinary frequency being a side effect of benzodiazepine withdrawal. However urinary frequency is often a sign of overactive bladder or nervous bladder

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: benzodiazepine?

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ANXIOLYTIC: They are used for anxiety and other mental conditions.

Question 6

why was i given  benzodiazepine for tmj?

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Stress reduction: Often one of the causes of TMJ is stress.   The benzodiazepine reduces your anxiety and stress and also helps you sleep better at night so that your joints can heal.

Question 7

can benzodiazepine treat hallucinations?

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Unlikely: Benzo's are more likely to be associated with hallucinations, especially in overdoses or during drug withdrawal. Many report nightmares or vivid dreams while taking benzo's. Only one mention of benzo's used to treat auditory hallucinations in schizophrenic pt concluded effect resulted from muscle relaxing  & anxiolytic effects.

Question 8

how can i get prescribed benzodiazepines?

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Anxiety, generally: Benzodiazepines are a class of medications known as anxiolytics meaning anti-anxiety.  Many who take benzos do so chronically for anxiety disorders that are long-standing.  Others take benzos as needed to sleep or when anxiety suddenly becomes overwhelming.  As for how to have this class of medication prescribed, I recommend an open conversation with your doctor.

Question 9

how to not get tolerance on benzodiazepines?

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Benzo dependence: Avoid regular daily use to avoid dependence.

Question 10

what would be too big a dose of benzodiazepines?

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It depends: The dosages of benzodiazepines depend somewhat on the size of the person and whether or not they have a tolerance to the drug.  Also, there are some genetic differences between individuals that can affect how well you tolerate a benzo.  Unfortunately, we do not routinely do genetic testing for this.

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