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Benzodiazepine overdose
A benzodiazepine is a sedative used for procedures or sometimes in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Examples of these medications include lorazepam, diazepam, or Alprazolam an overdose is consuming more than the recommended amount of drug. Death is uncommon with overdose of benzodiazepines alone but has been reported.
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