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  2. Effects of long-term benzodiazepine use - Wikipedia

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    The long-term use of benzodiazepines may have a similar effect on the brain as alcohol, and is also implicated in depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), mania, psychosis, sleep disorders, sexual dysfunction, delirium, and neurocognitive disorders.

  3. Benzodiazepine - Wikipedia

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    Since the release of nonbenzodiazepines, also known as z-drugs, in 1992 in response to safety concerns, individuals with insomnia and other sleep disorders have increasingly been prescribed nonbenzodiazepines (2.3% in 1993 to 13.7% of Americans in 2010), less often prescribed benzodiazepines (23.5% in 1993 to 10.8% in 2010).

  4. Somnifacient - Wikipedia

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    Long-acting benzodiazepines, such as diazepam and chlordiazepoxide, are not recommended due to their residual effects that may precipitate the next day. [ 12 ] Withdrawal syndrome is a common drawback of benzodiazepines because of the development of a physical dependence on them after abrupt withdrawal.

  5. Clonazepam - Wikipedia

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    [42] [43] The effectiveness of taking benzodiazepines along with antipsychotic medication is unknown, and more research is needed to determine if benzodiazepines are more effective than antipsychotics when urgent sedation is required. [43] Hyperekplexia [44] Many forms of parasomnia and other sleep disorders are treated with clonazepam. [45]

  6. Sedative - Wikipedia

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    The long-term use of benzodiazepines may have a similar effect on the brain as alcohol, and are also implicated in depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), mania, psychosis, sleep disorders, sexual dysfunction, delirium, and neurocognitive disorders (including benzodiazepine-induced persisting dementia which persists even ...

  7. Paradoxical reaction - Wikipedia

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    Paradoxical effects of benzodiazepines appear to be dose-related, that is, likelier to occur with higher doses. [ 16 ] In a letter to the British Medical Journal , it was reported that a high proportion of parents referred for actual or threatened child abuse were taking medication at the time, often a combination of benzodiazepines and ...

  8. Diazepam - Wikipedia

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    Diazepam, sold under the brand name Valium among others, is a medicine of the benzodiazepine family that acts as an anxiolytic. [15] It is used to treat a range of conditions, including anxiety, seizures, alcohol withdrawal syndrome, muscle spasms, insomnia, and restless legs syndrome. [15]

  9. Flunitrazepam - Wikipedia

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    Flunitrazepam, sold under the brand name Rohypnol among others, [3] is a benzodiazepine used to treat severe insomnia and assist with anesthesia. [4] As with other hypnotics, flunitrazepam has been advised to be prescribed only for short-term use or by those with chronic insomnia on an occasional basis.