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What are short term effects of benzodiazepines?

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Most benzodiazepines are short-acting, meaning that they can provide relief rather quickly, within a few minutes even, and last for a few hours. read more

Short-Term Side Effects of Benzodiazepine Use and Abuse. The medical use of benzodiazepine medications for the treatment of acute anxiety, panic, stress, or insomnia is considered relatively safe if used for a short period of time and if taken as directed. read more

Overall, benzodiazepines should be used short-term as they can lead to tolerance, dependence (addiction) and abuse. Potent benzodiazepines with shorter elimination half-lives (triazolam, alprazolam, lorazepam) may be the most prone to causing problems with tolerance and dependence. read more

Mood swings, short-term memory loss, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, depression, suppressed appetite, hallucinations, and cognitive difficulties may be side effects of withdrawal from benzodiazepines in addition to the rebound symptoms. read more

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