Phenazepam: effect, side effects and consequences of taking

Tranquilizer Phenazepam - a drug?

In the mid-20th century, Phenazepam was widely used to treat emotional disorders. It has an effect similar to alcohol intoxication - there is lethargy and drowsiness. The free sale of the medicine did its job - it was drunk independently as a sedative, and it was widely used by drug addicts or alcoholics.

Today it is sold by prescription and is used in extremely rare cases. One of these is alcohol withdrawal, accompanied by severe mental disorders. However, more and more drug addicts are abandoning Phenazepam.

The effect of phenazepam and its effect on the body

The addictive effect of these tablets is very strong, so Phenazepam can be safely classified as a narcotic drug. It acts on the nuclei of the thalamus, reduces the conduction of nerve impulses. Consequently, a person’s fear, anxiety, and self-preservation instinct are turned off.

The medicine is absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract, processed in the liver, and then excreted through the urinary system. How to understand that we are dealing with a drug addict taking Phenazepam:

• Unlike other drugs, the drug does not have the effect of stimulating energy production. On the contrary, the person becomes somewhat inhibited.
• The addict is relaxed, he cannot sit upright, but rather reclines on a chair.
• Can talk for hours, while the voice becomes monotonous, there is practically no emotion.

Of course, it is difficult for a non-specialist to identify someone who is addicted to Phenazepam by eye. Moreover, the effect of the pills is similar to intoxication. If a person seems to have drunk, but there is no smell of alcohol, you should sound the alarm.

As the dose and frequency of taking the medication increases, sudden mood swings and deterioration in appearance occur. The pupils often do not react to light. If a person has reached this stage, it will be very difficult for him to get rid of the craving for pills.

Side effects from phenazepam

The list of side effects of the drug is quite impressive:

• Nausea and vomiting.
• Pain in the stomach, the occurrence of gastritis.
• Dry skin and mucous membranes.
• Liver destruction.
• Weakness and fatigue.
• Increased sweating.
• Anemia.
• Temperature increase.

Consequences of taking phenazepam

A lethal dosage of the drug causes death. A less serious consequence of taking the drug is addiction. Taking Phenazepam is especially dangerous for those who have already undergone treatment for drug or alcohol addiction.

Trying to calm down or achieve euphoria, an addict may take a whole handful of the drug without realizing what he is doing. 10 tablets or 20 mg at a time is a dangerous dosage. If the amount of active substance reaches 40, death occurs in 90 percent of cases.

A drug addict on Phenazepam is dangerous not only for himself - in addition to the risk of going out the window or cutting his veins, he can turn on the gas, accidentally set fire to the apartment, etc.

Danger of combination with alcohol

The combination of any drugs with alcohol is extremely dangerous. In addition to increasing the intoxication of the body, alcohol also enhances the effect of the pills. Therefore, the risk of overdose increases.

Contraindications

Phenazepam is strictly prohibited for use by those who have intolerance to the components of the drug, respiratory failure, acute poisoning, or depressive disorders. Pregnant, breastfeeding and people under 18 years of age should also not take Phenazepam.

Phenazepam poisoning

Poisoning with tablets is manifested by the following symptoms:

• Abdominal pain, diarrhea.
• Vomiting, nausea.
• Chills.
• A rise or fall in temperature.
• Cramps.
• Increased pressure.
• Lack of pupillary response to light.
• Coma in severe cases.

If the patient is conscious, it is necessary to give him water in small sips before the specialists arrive. Open the windows, cover with blankets if the person is cold. No medications or decoctions should be given without consulting a doctor.

Withdrawal from phenazepam

Discontinuation of the drug leads to the following phenomena:

• Nervousness, aggressiveness.
• Insomnia.
• Itching all over the body.
• Hallucinations.
• Loss of appetite and wild thirst.
• Pressure surges.
• The occurrence of muscle pain.
• Nausea and vomiting.

The symptoms of withdrawal, overdose or simple pill poisoning are very similar. Therefore, it is important not to self-medicate, but to immediately call doctors.

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Overdose of phenazepam

A gradual increase in dose inevitably leads to an overdose. Combination with alcohol or other substances only worsens the situation.

What happens if you take 3-5 tablets of phenazepam?

It is impossible to predict the exact effect of the medicine - someone can take five tablets at a time, experiencing only mild intoxication, while another person only needs three to become poisoned. There are cases when alcoholics try to drown out the discomfort of a hangover, without controlling the amount of Phenazepam. Many still consider it a harmless sedative.

Signs of a phenazepam overdose

An overdose can occur when taking a dose higher than indicated in the instructions. The maximum daily amount should not be more than 10 mcg. 40 mcg of Phenazepam may cause death or irreversible effects in the brain.

Signs of exceeding the dose of tablets are vomiting, loss of consciousness, nausea, bluish skin color, lack of pupillary reaction, etc. All that can be done before the specialists arrive is to give the person water in small sips if he is conscious, turn him on his side in case of vomiting, and also open the windows to allow air to enter.

Consequences of an overdose of phenazepam

The consequences of an overdose can be irreversible:

• Cirrhosis of the liver.
• Heart dysfunction.
• Kidney failure.
• Mental disorders.
• The appearance of manic thoughts, suicide.

How long does phenazepam stay in the body?

How long does it take to remove Phenazepam? All figures are approximate, since each case is individual. After taking the tablets, remnants of the drug’s breakdown products may remain in the blood and urine for a long time. Moreover, these residual components still react with alcohol or other drugs.

How much is excreted from urine

The period of excretion from urine ranges from 3 to 8 days with regular use. If we are talking about a one-time use, then the average time ranges from a day to 3. Drinking plenty of fluids or taking succinic acid will not help speed up the elimination of Phenazepam from the urine.

How much is removed from the blood

The medication remains in the blood from 3 to 5 days. Every day, the concentration is halved if use has been stopped. After taking Phenazepam, you should not drive vehicles or perform responsible, serious work (for example, surgical operations) for at least three days.

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Limitations during therapy

Considering the fact that a potent axiolytic can affect concentration and reaction speed, experts adjust treatment by recommending taking pills in the afternoon.

When treating with Phenazepam, either as a stand-alone drug or as part of complex therapy, doctors recommend adhering to certain rules.

• People who are engaged in complex production that requires increased concentration and extreme caution are prohibited from taking medicine without interruption from work. This also applies to those who work with machinery.
• It is strictly not recommended to drive after taking Phenazepam, since driving a vehicle requires increased attention and concentration of mental activity.
• Drinking axiolytic while driving any vehicle is prohibited due to the fact that the medicine begins to act quickly, already in the first hour after administration. For the same reason, it is not recommended to take Phenazepam while driving.

In addition, experts also point to a ban on driving for a certain period of time after the end of therapy.

Phenazepam addiction

Dependence on Phenazepam occurs after just a couple of weeks of regular use. If the doctor prescribed this drug, then there are serious reasons for this. It must be taken strictly according to the instructions, following all the rules. Under no circumstances should you take pills for several courses in a row.

Alas, even if all the rules are followed, it cannot be guaranteed that a person will not develop an addiction. If you notice that without the pills you have become nervous, the usual dosage no longer helps, and you want to increase the dose - you should tell your doctor to change your medications.

Dosages and methods of taking the drug from the instructions

The daily dosage of the drug is 1.5-5 mg. It is divided into 2-3 doses. In the morning, 0.5-1 mg of Phenazepam is used, in the evening the dose is increased to 2.5 mg. The daily volume should not exceed 10 mg.

The course of therapy depends on the current pathological process:

• sleep disorders - 0.25-0.5 mg half an hour before night rest;
• neuroses, psychopathy - procedures begin with 1.5-3 mg (divided into three doses), after 2-4 days - 4-6 mg;
• motor restlessness, fear, anxiety – 3 mg each, the volume is increased depending on the tolerability of the medication and to achieve the expected clinical effect;
• epileptic seizures – 2-10 mg;
• alcohol withdrawal – 2.5-5 mg;
• increased muscle tone – 2-6 mg.

To prevent addiction and the development of dependence on the drug, Phenazepam is prescribed in two-week courses. In difficult cases, therapy is extended to 2 months; discontinuation of the drug requires a gradual reduction in the initial dosage.

Addiction treatment in Moscow

Treatment of addiction to Phenazepam should be comprehensive. Dependence occurs not only on a physiological, but also on a psychological level. A person forever remembers the feeling of peace after taking the drug, so he strives to repeat it.

Therapy proceeds according to the following scheme:

• Diagnosis and collection of patient history.
• Cleansing the body of drug breakdown products (dropper, hardware techniques).
• Elimination of health problems, removal of physiological cravings for drugs.
• Psychological rehabilitation, work with family members.

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Effect on the body

Phenazepam is a drug that has a direct effect on the central and peripheral nervous systems. The effect of a strong axiolytic appears already in the first hour after administration and lasts for several subsequent hours.

The effect of the drug manifests itself in various symptoms with an extraordinary degree of severity.

Systematic use of Phenazepam for the purpose of correcting the mental state in the first days of use provokes adverse reactions from the central nervous system, so doctors warn patients that their condition may resemble a hangover.