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How do benzos counteract opiates in overdoses ?
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They don't: Benzodiazepines do not counteract opiates at all. In fact their sedative effect adds to that of opiates, and makes respiratory depression (stopping breathing) more likely. Very dangerous combination.
Answered 12/9/2013
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They don't : In fact, they would potentate the sedation from the overdose. His might cause significant respiratory depression.
Answered 10/26/2012
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