What Are The Common Benzodiazepines?

Diazepam (Valium)

Valium is another common benzo. It's also called diazepam, and it treats muscle spasms, anxiety, and alcohol withdrawal. It even deals with seizures when its paired with other meds!if you are pregnant and have epilepsy, talk to your doctor before changing anything with this medication. You can't take it if you have liver disease, sleep apnea, or some other conditions too. You're going to be good, though, ladies! Your doctor has you covered! Talk to them if you want grapefruit, as it interacts with this med. Alcohol also impacts it, so avoid drinking. You can experience side effects. Ladies, look out for unsteadiness, drowsiness, and dizziness. Get up slowly to help with feeling dizzy and avoid falling!

Temazepam (Restoril)

Ladies, do you find it hard to fall asleep? What about staying asleep? Temazepam helps treat insomnia, so you're in luck! You'll take it for 1 to 2 weeks just before going to bed. Take this pill with food, you'll find it much easier! Unfortunately, you may deal with short-term memory loss with this med. But stay calm, it's only temporary! Just take this med on nights when you've got 7 to 8 hours available for sleep. It'll help you manage this!

You will likely feel a little dizzy if you take temazepam. Just get up slowly, and you'll feel much better! Your doctor will adjust your dose if you get drowsy during the day. So easy. However, there are more precautions. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, ladies, you won't be able to take this medication. A history of sleepwalking, liver disease, and kidney disease are also among issues that may mean you can't take this either. And as always, you'll need to avoid alcohol! Talk to your doctor about the other meds you take too, ladies. Be safe!