Benzodiazepines

Drugs

• Alprazolam, Chlordiazepoxide, Clonazepam, Clorazepate, Diazepam, Estazolam, Flurazepam, Lorazepam, Oxazepam, Quazepam, Temazepam, Trizolam

What is it?

• Benzodiazepines- are Muscle Relaxants, Antiepileptics, Sedative Hypnotics
• Used For- Anxiety Disorders, Insomnia, Seizures, Panic
• Attacks, Schizophrenia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Side Effects

• Mild Drowsiness, Depression, Fatigue, Light-headedness, Anger, Restlessness, Confusion, Crying, Headache, Slurred Speech, Hypertension, Edema, Skin Rash, Nasal Congestion, Constipation, Diarrhea, Dry Mouth, Nausea, Vomiting, Difficulty Swallowing, Hiccups, Fever, Bed Wetting, Emotional Changes

What can I do?

• See your Health Care Provider- as needed, Wear a Medical Alert Identification, Adjust Medication, Side Rails as Needed
• See your Pharmacist- for help
• AVOID- Hypersensitive to Benzodiazepines, Shock, Coma,
• Alcohol Intoxication, Pregnancy, Labor and Delivery, Lactation, Sleep Inducing Drugs, Over-the-Counter-Drugs
• See FoodFitnessFirst RD- Provide Small, Frequent Meals