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Should not be used with
Other substances that cause CNS depression, including
- Alcohol
- Prescription opioid pain medicines
- Some over-the-counter cold and allergy medications
Possible negative effects
- Seizures following a rebound in brain activity after
reducing or discontinuing use
Effects of long-term use
- Potential for tolerance, physical dependence, withdrawal,
and/or addiction
Effects of short-term use
- A "sleepy" and uncoordinated feeling during the first few
days, as the body becomes accustomed - tolerant - to the effects, these
feelings diminish.
In the body
CNS depressants slow brain activity through actions on the
GABA system and, therefore, produce a calming effect.
Generally prescribed for
- Anxiety
- Tension
- Panic attacks
- Acute stress reactions
- Sleep disorders
- Anesthesia (at high doses)
CNS Depressants
Benzodiazepines
- Diazepam (Valium)
- Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride (Librium)
- Alprazolam (Xanax)
- Triazolam (Halcion)
- Estazolam (ProSom)
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