Posted by MelanieG on April 1, 2012, at 20:40:03
In reply to Anxiety medication, posted by MelanieG on March 30, 2012, at 21:42:25
My concerns with going on a Benzo longterm is because I've read the following on Wikepedia - remember I WORRY, hence I have GAD! lol -
"Long-term use of benzodiazepines can worsen underlying anxiety,[13][14] with evidence that reduction of benzodiazepines can lead to a lessening of anxiety symptoms."
"Benzodiazepines (or "benzos") are fast-acting hypnotic sedatives that are also used to treat GAD and other anxiety disorders.[24] Benzodiazepines are prescribed for generalized anxiety disorder and show beneficial effects in the short term. The World Council of Anxiety does not recommend the long-term use of benzodiazepines because they are associated with the development of tolerance, psychomotor impairment, cognitive and memory impairments, physical dependence and a withdrawal syndrome.[29][30] Side effects include drowsiness, reduced motor coordination and problems with equilibrioception. "
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