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Posted by Phillipa on November 26, 2014, at 16:56:32
Since the internet is so full of articles on the dangers of talking benzos what are you thoughts? If taking them. Trying to get some realistic thoughts. Thanks Phillipa
Posted by Christ_empowered on November 26, 2014, at 17:37:15
In reply to Thoughts on bezos?, posted by Phillipa on November 26, 2014, at 16:56:32
I dunno. I'm taking high dose niacinamide now (down to 6 grams, from 9) and that's better for me than benzos were. Klonopin was rough over the long haul.
That said...all psych drugs have issues. You're messing with brain chemistry. I don't see why people pick on benzos so much. Maybe cuz they're not patented anymore? I mean, if people started some anti-Seroquel or anti-Abilify campaign, that'd be stopped right away, lol.
If I had to choose...like, if I had less severe problems and the choice was: AD for a long time OR a long term benzo, I'd take the benzo. Same with using low dose atypicals for whatever ails you...take the benzo.
Posted by Phillipa on November 26, 2014, at 20:24:53
In reply to Re: Thoughts on bezos?, posted by Christ_empowered on November 26, 2014, at 17:37:15
Thanks CE my thought is that the atypicals are expensive so down the $5 for a 30 day script. Phillipa
Posted by alexandra_k on November 27, 2014, at 1:53:29
In reply to Re: Thoughts on bezos? » Christ_empowered, posted by Phillipa on November 26, 2014, at 20:24:53
i think they usually go on about how dangerous older drugs are as part of trying to get more people taking newer (more expensive) drugs. then later down the track we hear that the never drugs (now that they aren't so expensive anymore) turn out to be nearly as bad as the older drugs...
i think with the whole dementia thing... it is probably a good idea to try and stay mentally active. instead of letting ones mind float around all the time. if that makes sense.
Posted by Fred23 on November 27, 2014, at 6:18:10
In reply to Thoughts on bezos?, posted by Phillipa on November 26, 2014, at 16:56:32
As I've mentioned before, without benzos our brains might fry in more hazardous juices.
Posted by Phillipa on November 27, 2014, at 7:31:30
In reply to Re: Thoughts on bezos?, posted by Fred23 on November 27, 2014, at 6:18:10
Thought it would be interesting to see how many of us are going to have dementia and Alzheimers? Will you possibly? Phillipa
Posted by herpills on November 27, 2014, at 7:47:34
In reply to Re: Do you take benzos and have you ever?, posted by Phillipa on November 27, 2014, at 7:31:30
> Thought it would be interesting to see how many of us are going to have dementia and Alzheimers? Will you possibly? Phillipa
There are many risk factors which can lead to Alzheimers. Being overweight increases risk. There's probably more people who are overweight than people who have been on benzos their whole life.
If you are worried about their negative effects, have you thought about discontinuing them?
Posted by Phillipa on November 27, 2014, at 22:27:31
In reply to Re: Do you take benzos and have you ever?, posted by herpills on November 27, 2014, at 7:47:34
After 44 years and at age 68? Pretty unrealistic. Phillipa
Posted by Christ_empowered on November 27, 2014, at 23:11:57
In reply to Re: Do you take benzos and have you ever? » herpills, posted by Phillipa on November 27, 2014, at 22:27:31
sorry to push my vitamin thing, but...time release niacinamide, time release c, a b-complex, maybe some taurine...helped me *tremendously*. You can still take your benzos, too.
Posted by Phillipa on November 28, 2014, at 8:50:14
In reply to Re: Do you take benzos and have you ever?, posted by Christ_empowered on November 27, 2014, at 23:11:57
CE this Alzheimer's thing really has me worried. I take a lot of the supplements you also take. But add the loss of taste and smell l0 years ago to this and it's beyound frightening. So what would and can I do? Do you believe all this about benzos and loss & taste? Thanks. Phillipa
Posted by Christ_empowered on November 28, 2014, at 8:55:38
In reply to Re: Do you take benzos and have you ever? » Christ_empowered, posted by Phillipa on November 28, 2014, at 8:50:14
I dunno, honestly. I think docs pick on benzos because they're off patent and have had a questionable rep since the late 70s or 80s, when Valium was still the top dog benzo and lots of exposes were done Valium addiction and such. Then xanax turned out to be the crack cocaine of the benzos, on and on it goes.
The way I see it, benzos are just safe replacements for barbiturates. I know docs call them "anxiolytics," but...ummm...they're safe, pleasant, cheap sedatives. I think our culture is Puritanical enough that anything that makes you feel good is regarded with suspicion.
Old school docs regarded meds as poisons. Clearly, they weren't shrinks, lol. Point is...any artificial substance you take for any reason has potential ill effects, short and long-term. My best guess is that a lot of the ADs, AP/AAPs, stimulants, etc., have just as bad, if not worse, long term side effects...
...but we don't hear about it :-(
Posted by Phillipa on November 28, 2014, at 20:01:58
In reply to Re: Do you take benzos and have you ever?, posted by Christ_empowered on November 28, 2014, at 8:55:38
CE I tend to agee. As for the others. I bet they are next on the list. Phillipa
Posted by Lamdage22 on December 18, 2014, at 6:15:02
In reply to Re: Do you take benzos and have you ever?, posted by Christ_empowered on November 28, 2014, at 8:55:38
My shrink really told me today that his meds dont have a single side effect at all.
LOL
Posted by Lamdage22 on December 18, 2014, at 6:15:18
In reply to Re: Do you take benzos and have you ever?, posted by Lamdage22 on December 18, 2014, at 6:15:02
THats what i call brainwash
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