When are benzodiazepines used and what can they treat?

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[TheMyisa]

I have been taking low dose (0.25-0.5 mgs) Xanax off and on for several years for anxiety or sleep. I take a higher dose for MRIs or other stressful medical procedures. It's also very helpful when I have a migraine episode. I have never had a problem with becoming addicted to it. I think it's one of the best medications there is. I find it to be very gentle. It doesn't leave me feeling like I've been drugged and there's no hangover issues. I wish people weren't so afraid of it. My vet has even RXd 0.25 mg for my 10 lb cat before traveling.

[BB-pthv]

I remember trying these once and it felt too good lol never tried it since

[olly]

My doctor prescribed zanex for better sleep due to fibromyalgia. Helps well.

[elizabethj.davenport]

Ativan is also sometimes prescribed for a person going through sever withdrawal symptoms.

[notsoperfectmeaes]

They help against my catatonic episodes

[mairead]

Would taking a GABA supplement be a healthier alternative for someone who previously got a lot of relief from being prescribed benzos? 🤔

[johnhenry]

Try stopping Valium and see how it goes

[Joy-Marie]

I've been on Klonopin for over 20 years. Pretty sure it's something I will have to take for the rest of my life.

[lesley]

I have a friend who's addicted to Xanax and she lives like a zombie.

[MrDJ]

Also how do I get my dopamine and serotonin endorphins, energy and overal brain function back to normal from long term prescribed benzos and opiates? What vitamins, minerals and supplements do o u recommend? I’m depressed also I quit opiates and a Prozac/Effexor blend cold turkey and went through hell for months, still no energy or motivation

[Blood_bought]

No they do not prescribe them any more for anxiety
I've asked many doctors and they will not write them because they are habit forming

[CindyDarwin]

My boyfriend takes Clonazepam. His script is for 3mg a day. He typically takes only two (or one sometimes) and hoards the rest for “bad nights” where he just can’t sleep because of his anxiety and brain buzzing. He has reported to me, taking up to 8 over the course of the night trying to knock himself out. This is rare, but does happen occasionally. I’ve talked to him several times over the last few years but he remains steadfast in his “I don’t care about the consequences” mentality. I’d love to hear your input on this.

[HaryadiTrisnadjaja]

Is rohypnol good for sleeping ? I usually use rohypnol 2mg

[Mrs.Milkins]

I had a reaction to Ativan recently woke up with tachycardia heart rate was 135bpm

[jilliankomornik]

I tried Valium once, and I had a paradoxical reaction. Is it likely that this will happen to me with other benzodiazepines?

[tonimcdaniel]

They are addictive.Take them for a certain amount of time and it is so hard to get off them.The withdrawal are horrific.These Benzos effective every organ in your body especially your brain.zzplease if you donot have to donot take them.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️🌹

[mairead]

Does alcohol act on the GABA receptors in a similar way to benzos?

From past personal experience, both these things seemed to have a similar effect on my anxiety disorder in the sense that they "took the edge off", and I'm just curious about what they might have in common in terms of neurochemistry.

[Godhealsnatureheals]

Is that why the withdrawals for klonopin are severe muscle tension? 😢

[hanankalid]

Ok so I need some good advice on this . I'm a Boxer. But I have had Panic attacks since early teen Years. I'm healthy. Fit. But still had Panic disorders... Have been taking Klonopin 0.5 at night with Quitiapine 25mg and escitalopram 10 mg during the day. I'm young . Don't have money for expensive therapy or phycistry. A neurologist prescribed me these . Been taking em for 5 years. All is good besides my Cuz these cause weight gain. I'm active I run miles. Box. Eat. But until I get a job or Get good money I can't take therapy. So any advice how I taper these off and I've heard lethal side affects of taking these.... So should I taper off or keep it up ???. It would be beyond helpful for good advice

[Christynmaine]

I didn’t realize I had a problem with claustrophobia till I needed an MRI an panicked a minute into the procedure. Couldn’t do it without an ativan.