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  2. Effects of long-term benzodiazepine use - Wikipedia

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    Benzodiazepines, like many other sedative hypnotic drugs, cause apoptotic neuronal cell death. However, benzodiazepines do not cause as severe apoptosis to the developing brain as alcohol does. [105] [106] [107] The prenatal toxicity of benzodiazepines is most likely due to their effects on neurotransmitter systems, cell membranes and protein ...

  3. Benzodiazepine - Wikipedia

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    High doses of many shorter-acting benzodiazepines may also cause anterograde amnesia and dissociation. [4] These properties make benzodiazepines useful in treating anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia, agitation, seizures, muscle spasms, alcohol withdrawal and as a premedication for medical or dental procedures. [5]

  4. Diazepam - Wikipedia

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    Short-term benzodiazepine use does not lead to tolerance, and the elderly are more sensitive to them. [64] Additionally, after stopping benzodiazepines, cognitive problems may last at least six months; it is unclear if these problems last for longer than six months or are permanent. Benzodiazepines may also cause or worsen depression. [19]

  5. What Happens to Your Body When You Have Acid Reflux - AOL

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    Acid reflux may have several causes, ... benzodiazepines, tricyclic antidepressants and some asthma medications. ... which may lead to esophageal cancer.

  6. Benzodiazepine use disorder - Wikipedia

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    Benzodiazepine abuse is steadily increasing and is now a major public health problem. Benzodiazepine abuse is mostly limited to individuals who abuse other drugs, i.e. poly-drug abusers. Most prescribed users do not abuse their medication, however, some high dose prescribed users do become involved with the illicit drug scene.

  7. Benzodiazepine overdose - Wikipedia

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    In a Swedish (2003) study benzodiazepines were implicated in 39% of suicides by drug poisoning in the elderly 1992–1996. Nitrazepam and flunitrazepam accounted for 90% of benzodiazepine implicated suicides. In cases where benzodiazepines contributed to death, but were not the sole cause, drowning, typically in the bath, was a common method used.

  8. Why does cancer risk skyrocket as we age? How ... - AOL

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    Why does cancer risk skyrocket as we age? How ‘inflammaging’ is the new tool to end the disease. Eric Spitznagel. ... could actually cause an increase in cancer risk,” he says. “There are ...

  9. No, cooking oil doesn't cause cancer — but new study links ...

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    No, but a new study looking at seed oils, omega-6s and colon cancer is causing concern. Here's what to know. No, cooking oil doesn't cause cancer — but new study links too much seed oil to colon ...