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What is the definition or description of: benzodiazepine toxicity?

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Benzo toxicity: Refer to the harmful effects of excess exposure or possibly an allergic reaction to a benzodiazepine, a group of psychotropic drugs used as anti-anxiety agents, muscle relaxants, sedatives, and hypnotics. Symptoms may include dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, blurred vision, unresponsiveness, anxiety and/or agitation.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

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BZ Toxicity: Intoxication with sedative-hypnotic drugs of the bz group leading to dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, anxiety, agitation, blurred vision, unresponsiveness, nystagmus, ataxia, slurred speech, hypotension, respiratory depression, then coma.

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