Get To Know Common Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are a huge, huge class of medication. So huge! These meds calm the brain. They'll handle your whole central nervous system, no problem! Many, many men will take benzos for a few weeks. 2 to 4 is the standard! Lowers the risk of dependency that way. Men, you might feel nasty nausea, vision problems, dizziness, or feel forgetful with this type of med. You might be able to operate heavy machinery. But you knew that, of course you did!
Benzos are the best seizure treatment. They are amazing panic disorder treatments and even help with curing anxiety too! Can't sleep? This type of med is an option. Going for surgery? Benzos are here to calm you down. Your own superhero! The most common benzodiazepines deal with just about all of the common uses. Obviously, right? You know about them, so it's time to remind yourself!
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Men, get ready to say goodbye to seizures! Clonazepam is your superhero. It'll kick them to the curb and make sure they don't return. It'll help with panic disorder and agoraphobia too! Got liver disease? Sorry, can't take this one. Dealing with glaucoma? Talk to your doctor for something else! Many, many men are allergic to other benzos. You might need to avoid this one too!
Side effects will occur for many men. So many of them! You'll deal with fatigue, dizziness, and daytime drowsiness. If you have a seizure? Experience a pounding heartbeat? Call your doctor right away, men! Don't let these disgusting side effects get in your way. Talk to them about other meds you take too. This means sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and cough meds.
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Got anxiety? You can take lorazepam! This benzo helps seizures too. Just don't take it if you've got kidney disease, liver disease, or mood disorders. Talk to a doctor first! This also applies to glaucoma, depression, and alcohol dependency. But you know that. You're a man!
Side effects? Yes, this has them! You can be dizzy, drowsy, or unsteady on this benzo. Talk about if you need antihistamines for allergies or other meds. They might interact, and your doctor must know! Also, the beer you like? Not allowed! You've got to avoid alcohol with this one. Consult a doctor first.
Temazepam (Restoril)
Can't sleep? You can benefit from temazepam! It'll get you to sleep faster and stay asleep longer. You're going to win that game, men. Guaranteed! Take it just before going to bed. Do so with food, and you'll be sleeping soundly in no time! Just make sure to do it when you've got 7 to 8 hours to sleep. You'll need them! Your memory will thank you later.
Feeling dizzy is so, so common with this benzo. Get up slowly! Drowsiness is a huge side effect too. So huge! But guess what? Your doctor will adjust your dose, and it'll go away, no problem! But men, don't drink alcohol with this one. Talk to your doctor if you've got liver disease, kidney disease, or issues breathing. Do you sleepwalk? They need to know about all of these before recommending this benzo!
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Men, you've got another fighter in your corner. Dealing with anxiety or panic disorder has never been easier with alprazolam. It's Xanax! But hold your horses. Talk to your doctor about past seizures, addiction, and suicidal thoughts first. You know that! They'll need to know about liver or kidney disease too, if you've got either. Under 18? Don't take this one! Remember, you need to mention any other meds you take. There are interactions out there, but of course, you won't get caught in the crossfire!
You'll take this benzo for 10 weeks to deal with panic disorder. Anxiety, you ask? Up to 16 weeks! Many, many men sail through in a shorter time, though. You've got this. Side effects do occur. You'll handle fatigue, weight changes, drowsiness, coordination issues, and blurry vision with ease. Every man does! Diarrhea, twitching muscles, and low blood pressure also appear. Your doctor knows all of this, and they'll drill it into you too!
Diazepam (Valium)
Another option? Diazepam will kick out muscle spasms, anxiety, and alcohol withdrawal in a flash. Have seizures? It'll pair well with other meds to control these! Of course, you'll remember all the precautions. All men do! Talk about sleep apnea, liver disease, mental health issues, and addiction with your doctor if you've got any of them. Don't drink alcohol with this one, men. Not allowed, sad. So sad. Like grapefruit? You'll be limited. This is a surprise, but it does interact with this benzo! Review what grapefruit you can eat with your doctor. Yes, there are side effects! Many, many men will handle feeling drowsy, dizzy, and unsteady so easily. So easily! Get up slowly, and you won't fall over. You're so steady now, right? Always.