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Benzodiazepine

Benzodiazepines are antidepressants. They work by inhibiting brainstem monoaminergic arousal pathways inducing sleep. They reduce brain activity. Alprazolam, Chlordiazepoxide, Clonazepam, Clorazepate, Diazepam, etc., are some of the benzodiazepines. They are used to treat anxiety, depression, insomnia, seizures, etc. Headache, low blood pressure and increased salivation are some of the side effects of benzodiazepines.

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Will Phenibut and Kratom cause any effect on Benzodiazepine during general anesthesia?

Query: Hello doctor, I am going to be under general anesthesia in coming days for surgery. I did let my pre-op nurse know and wrote down all current medicines and supplements but have a question about 2 supplements. As I am not going to take them the night before anyways but just wanted insight. The first...  Read Full »

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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are taking 2 drugs one of which is Psychoactive compound (Kratom) while other one is mind calming magnet (Phenibut). If you are taking those drugs since long time then you may have some tolerance to Opioids/Benzodiazepines/other sedative anesthetic medicines. So I w...  Read Full »

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