Question 1

in what way are benzodiazepines actually created?

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Manufactured: Benzodiazepines are created by manufacturing them in labs.  They do not come from any natural substance or plant.

Question 2

are benzodiazepines safe?

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Benzodiazepines: Used for short-term treatment of anxiety, muscle spasm, insomnia, agitation, sedation, they are safe, as long as closely monitored by your doctor.

Question 3

which benzodiazepines are hypnotic?

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Sleep: Hypnotic in medicine means a medication helps with sleep.  Ambien (zolpidem) is an example of a hypnotic Benzodiazepine.  Halcion is another.

Question 4

what causes benzodiazepines to be toxic?

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Don't know what you: mean by "toxic," because actually, benzodiazepines have very little "toxicity" as we define it.  Many drugs can cause stomach and intestinal inflammation, liver damage, heart damage, fluid retention, reduce the immune system, cause severe rashes - benzodiazepines have essentially none of these (allergy is always possible). They cause physical dependency and can cause addiction, and memory problems

Question 5

is insomnia helped by benzodiazepines?

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Yes and No: For a short term managment of insomnia it helps. But for a chronic insomnia it is not as great helpful but cognitive behavioral therapy, sleep restriction and sleep hygine and its combination is found to be helpful the most. Intermittently it may be used but for a long term managment. It is a non-pharmacological managment found to be most helpful. See sleep medicine, neurologist, or behavior hea.

Question 6

what is the therapy of acatisia? are usefull benzodiazepines?

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Severe restlessness: This disorder, if caused as a side effect of antipsychotic medications, is treated with benzodiazepines. In other instances beta blocker medications are helpful. A psychiatrist is best suited to diagnose and treat this disorder.

Question 7

can certain benzodiazepines treat pain?

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Not directly: They can cut anxiety & relax muscles which may help indirectly.

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?

Accepted Answer

Benzo dependence: Avoid regular daily use to avoid dependence.

Question 10

do benzodiazepines have to be taken every day?

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It depends: The frequency of the dosing of a benzodiazepine would depend upon the particular condition  and the severity of the condition being treated. However at least in the treatment of some types of anxiety, and with benzodiazepines used to treat intermittent insomnia benzodiazepines are frequently taken on an as needed basis.

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