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Is It Safe To Take Anxionil 2 For Long Term And Does This Medicine Have Any Side Effects?
hello sir, i have been facing some tension and fear since the past month, the doctor has adviced me to take ANXIONIL-2...i have been taking the drug since 11 days and i am getting a sound sleep...will it be good to continue with this drug, does it have any side effects and will it efftect my body...
Sat, 19 Apr 2014
Hi!
I had gone through your query and understand your concern.
Anxionil-2 is the trade name for Lorazepam which is a benzodiazepine derivative tranquilizer. It provides anxiolytic, sedative, anticonvulsant, central muscle relaxant effect.
Lorazepam has relatively potent anxiolytic effects and its best-known indication is the short-term management of severe anxiety.
The FDA advises against use of benzodiazepines such as lorazepam for longer than four weeks. It is fast acting, and useful in treating fast onset panic anxiety.
Lorazepam has strong sedative/hypnotic effects.
Sedation is the side effect for which most patients complain.
Adverse effects can include sedation and hypotension. Other adverse effects include confusion, ataxia, anterograde amnesia and hangover effects.
Higher doses and longer periods of use increase the risk of developing a benzodiazepine dependence. Potent benzodiazepines, such as lorazepam, alprazolam, and triazolam, have the highest risk of causing a dependence.
Tolerance to benzodiazepine effects develops with regular use.
I suggest you to take the drug as long as your doctor has prescribed,don't take it any longer.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
I had gone through your query and understand your concern.
Anxionil-2 is the trade name for Lorazepam which is a benzodiazepine derivative tranquilizer. It provides anxiolytic, sedative, anticonvulsant, central muscle relaxant effect.
Lorazepam has relatively potent anxiolytic effects and its best-known indication is the short-term management of severe anxiety.
The FDA advises against use of benzodiazepines such as lorazepam for longer than four weeks. It is fast acting, and useful in treating fast onset panic anxiety.
Lorazepam has strong sedative/hypnotic effects.
Sedation is the side effect for which most patients complain.
Adverse effects can include sedation and hypotension. Other adverse effects include confusion, ataxia, anterograde amnesia and hangover effects.
Higher doses and longer periods of use increase the risk of developing a benzodiazepine dependence. Potent benzodiazepines, such as lorazepam, alprazolam, and triazolam, have the highest risk of causing a dependence.
Tolerance to benzodiazepine effects develops with regular use.
I suggest you to take the drug as long as your doctor has prescribed,don't take it any longer.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
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