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Benzodiazepine toxicity

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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.

Dr. Mark Reynolds reviewed this

35 year experience in Psychiatry

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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