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weakness, lethargy and lack of motivation.

Regular use of benzodiazepines may cause: 3,11 Remember, ambulance officers don’t need to involve the police. 3Ĭall an ambulance straight away by dialling triple zero (000) if you or someone else has any of these symptoms.

death (more likely when taken with another drug such as alcohol).

If you take a large amount or mix them with other drugs, you could overdose. Overdoseīenzodiazepines are often present in patients who have intentionally or accidentally overdosed. 8,9īenzodiazepines taken by elderly people can increase their risk of falls and injury.

or people with a history of substance use disorders, as their use can lead to dependence.acute asthma, emphysema or sleep apnoea.They may also be dangerous for people with: Who are benzodiazepines not recommended for?īenzodiazepines are not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, as they are associated with pre-term delivery, low birth weight and potential birth defects. Injecting drugs repeatedly and sharing injecting equipment with other people increases the risk of experiencing these effects. deep vein thrombosis and clots which can result in loss of limbs, damage to organs, stroke and possibly death.infection, including hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV and AIDS.Injecting benzodiazepines may also cause: impaired coordination, dizziness and tremors.It’s important to be careful when taking any type of drug.īenzodiazepines affect everyone differently, but the effects may include: Use of any drug always carries some risk. Other namesīenzos, tranx, sleepers, downers, pills, xannies, serras (Serepax®), moggies (Mogadon®), normies (Normison®).īenzodiazepines are usually swallowed. What do they look like?īenzodiazepines are usually a pill or tablet in varying colours and shapes. Some people take benzodiazepines to get ‘high’ or to help with the ‘come down’ effects of stimulants such as amphetamines or cocaine. This is why benzodiazepines aren’t the first option for the treatment of insomnia, anxiety or other health concerns. They’re also associated with dependence (addiction) and withdrawal symptoms, even after only using them for a short period. 2īut, medical professionals have become concerned about their risks, particularly if used over a long time.īenzodiazepines can cause overdose, particularly when used with alcohol or other drugs. 2 They can also be used to treat alcohol withdrawal and epilepsy. Other depressants include alcohol, cannabis and heroin.īenzodiazepines also are minor tranquillisers, usually prescribed by doctors to relieve stress and anxiety and to help people sleep. 1 They don’t necessarily make a person feel depressed.

Which means they slow down the messages travelling between the brain and the body.

Benzodiazepines (pronounced 'ben-zoh-die-AZ-a-peens') are depressant drugs.