Side effects of "Phenazepam" and contraindications

About "phenazepam" can say a lot of good as an effective drug. But its side effects are quite significant. Therefore, his appointment should come only from the doctor, and the application should be carried out only under his supervision.

pharmachologic effect

This drug is a tranquilizer with a high degree of activity. He surpasses in intensity of his influence many other means of this group. It calms, reduces or even eliminates the feeling of anxiety, cramps seizures, relaxes muscles and saves from insomnia. But because of the intense impact on the body, side effects of "Fenazepam" are possible, due to such active interference. We'll talk about them in this article.

Systemic side effects

The positive effect of the action of "Fenazepam" is an anticonvulsant, soothing and anxiety-relieving effect. And also relaxation of muscles.

Side effects of "Phenazepam" are manifested by a feeling of fatigue, arising without apparent cause. The pronounced soothing effect of the drug may be side effected by drowsiness, inattention, difficulty concentrating, memory impairment.

In view of the pronounced anticonvulsant effect, there may be a disturbance in coordination of movements, a slowdown in memory, dizziness. Violated internal consistency in physical and mental reactions. Depression or unexpected euphoria is manifested. There may be headaches.

In view of the expressed miorelaksiruyuschego action side effect is a disruption of the muscles of the respiratory group, which is especially dangerous for life.

Violation of the blood composition can also provoke "phenosepam". Side effects of it are the development of agranulocytosis, leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia.

In the digestive system, the consistency of muscle contractions is violated as a result of the effect on the impulses carried out with the drug "Phenazepam". Side effects are manifested by nausea, vomiting. Violated stool (diarrhea, constipation). The liver suffers. There may be yellowing of the skin.

As a result of a violation of the muscle tone of the sphincters, involuntary urination occurs. Side effects of "Phenazepam" include a violation of libido, the emergence of severe menstrual pain. There may be allergies in the form of rash, itching.

The withdrawal syndrome

Even if "Fenazepam" is used strictly under the prescription, under the supervision of a doctor and in small dosages, the drug may cause a pronounced addiction. In the case of prolonged continuous use in humans, a strong dependence can be formed, which results in serious disorders of the nervous system. This is manifested by a high degree of nervousness, an unreasonable change of mood, depressiveness, insomnia, nausea. If at the initial stage of the application the patient notes fatigue, drowsiness, a positive emotional background, then after a while, under the condition of regular application of "Fenazepam", a positive emotional background is replaced by negative moods. Patients abusing "Phenazepam" suffer from hallucinations, delusions, constant fear and various types of sleep disorders. In severe cases, there may be obsessive thoughts about suicide.

Contraindications

Patients who have concomitant diseases of the liver or kidney in severe form, "Phenazepam" is recommended to be used only under the constant supervision of a doctor. Very cautiously the agent can be appointed or nominated to people who in the past have already got used to any of medicinal preparations and had a psychological dependence. Caution is used in elderly patients "Fenazepam", contraindications and side effects of which are more dangerous for them due to the presence of age-related diseases - problems with pressure, heart, joints, memory and attention.

"Phenazepam" is strictly not recommended for use with myasthenia gravis, obstructive bronchitis, respiratory failure, children and adolescents under 18 years.

Strongly contraindicated in pregnant "Phenazepam". Contraindications and side effects are associated with the possibility of penetrating the placental barrier, inhibiting the development of the fetal nervous system, contributing to the formation of congenital malformations.

Overdose

The action of "phenazepam" may be excessive, even with a slight excess of the dose. Overdosing of the drug quickly leads to a constant irritant state, sleep disturbance, excessive excitement. A small excess of the dose has a very negative effect on the work of the cardiovascular system. The pressure decreases, the heart rate increases .

Scary mixture

"Phenazepam" was widely used to treat alcohol dependence. After discharge from the clinic, former patients continued to receive the drug in prescription drugstores. The side effects of "Phenazepam" appeared in all its glory. With alcohol it is strictly forbidden to take it! The result can be deplorable.

Patients with alcoholism could drink the drug with alcohol-containing beverage, thereby increasing the side effects of "phenazepam". Later it was found out that such a cocktail forms heavy compounds that exert a destructive effect on the cortex of the brain. At the same time hallucinations and mental disorders of behavior are provided for several days. Unfortunately, not all of them managed to get out of this state. This mixture increased the feeling of depression at times. It is also frightening that this led to a dulling of the instinct of self-preservation and to the absence of fear of death.

The account of suicides, which were provoked by such a rattling mixture, goes to thousands. The action of this cocktail reaches its peak very quickly, within half an hour. Signs of poisoning is nausea, impaired consciousness, the appearance of hallucinations. Unfortunately, often these symptoms were written off for alcoholic intoxication. Therefore, the people around us did not hurry to react.

In addition, alcohol addicts resist treatment, showing aggression, suspicion. They do unexpected things. Their habitual reaction to the desire of others to help is manifested by pronounced hostility.

Needless to say, to exclude the possibility of an independent appointment of this tranquilizer. Only a specialist can prescribe or cancel the drug "Phenazepam". Side effects, reviews of its positive and negative effects, the general condition of the patient, concomitant diseases, lifestyle, dependencies - everything is taken into account.