Benzodiazepines (Benzos) Pharmacology: Anxiety Medication Sedative Nursing NCLEX

perfect explanation!

i’m glad this video existed!❤

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Thanks to you for teaching me when the subpar teachers at my school don't even lecture about the meds, they just hand a piece of paper with all the meds you need to know then test you the next week...literally no instruction whatsoever...

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you are an earth angel thank you so much

Lorazepam has been a lifesaver for me at a time of high anxiety and insomnia.

Well explained summary perfect💯👍👏

This is really a powerful drug

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Hi I have been on Benzos for a long period of time & the same dose still works . I have NEVER abused them or Increased my dose. The same dose still works after years of taking them.. Benzos have improved my emotional and mental well being.. I have read all the information I have been given on benozs. Now because of my age the "doctors" want to make me quit.!!!

Was on a benzo for 22 years. One day the doctor said we don't do that anymore. There was no problem stopping. Idk why they claim they are addictive. Another dr. told me they don't use because they cause kidney problems. My kidneys are fine. Meanwhile, I have been suffering from anxiety and panic attacks ever since they took me off the benzos. Finally, I was told by one dr. they don't want you on benzos because of all the opiate addicts. Opiates and benzos can be deadly. Well, I'm sorry. The doctors are wrong. Some of us need the benzos. It's been years, but I finally found a doctor who will prescribe them. My life is getting back to normal. I wish the doctors never messed with what I was taking for years. All these people prescribing anti depressants for anti anxiety meds have never really experienced severe anxiety. If they did, believe be benzos would be a sacrament.

Thank you, good presentation!

I have just spent 3 days trying to find information about the pros and cons of people gettong Covid vaccines while going through a lengthy, often debilitating withdrawal. From what I have read (both scientific papers, as well as anecdotal from people tapering benzos or in protracted withdrawal), there is no right answer. It appears people in benzo withdrawal are screwed no matter what choice they make. The vaccine can potentially lead to severe or even deadly consequences due to neurotoxins invading an already damaged brain, or not getting vaccinated which can lead to contracting Covid that can cause long haul Covid or worse, due to our compromised immune system. Also, there is now a black box warning on Paxlovid warning doctors not to administer to people who are taking benzodiazapines.
I am damned if I do, and damned if I don’t. And I’m terrified. Can you please help me make a decision regarding getting or not getting a vaccine that is based on real science, not politics or misinformation. Thank you so much for your help.

Sarah, you are AMAZING!! Thank you!! In the start of my Pharmacology 2 class right now.

My doctor prescribed Ativan for me for 10 years. I hit tolerance and she kept increasing the dosage until i hit 2 mg. She told me nothing about how dangerous benzodiazepines are. I cold turkeyed and it was hell on earth. I experienced shaking, tachycardia, akathisia, weight loss, agoraphobia histamine issues to where I can only eat 5 foods. I'm 5 years off and still sick. Why is this drug still prescribed? So many people are experiencing hell on earth because of benzos, it's tragic.

Thank you for helping me get through nursing school, pass NCLEX, now prepare me for my first nursing job!

You are really great 🩵🩵

Hi Sarah I have given Lorazepam for patients that have anxiety for MRIs or CT scans. What alternative can be given if the patient is taking an opioid, Etoh or other CNS depressants & needs a medication for anxiety?

Words cannot express how helpful this was. Thanks for the explanation!

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MY advice NEVER take these toxic, addictive, destructive drugs having experienced the sheer hell of withdrawal after NEVER abusing them . These are dangerous drugs which caused me to have a seizure after attempting to come off a low dose. I am in a group on Facebook and 1,000s of us are going through/ gone through absolute hell. For acute conditions they have a place but the risks outweigh any benefits. I now take Gaba+saffron, L-theanine and lemon barm tea. Plus MEDITATION not MEDICATION. Drug are NOT always the answer

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Thank you.

I m from India
.i missed my clonozepam.5 yesterday night and had a horrible night..i had a mild stroke and have been taking this for nearly 8 months..i could not sleep the whole night..i just don't know that this drug would do more damage to my system

VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE!!!!

A lots of good info for general persons. Good efforts 😊

Thank you for your help throughout nursing school and with passing my NCLEX!

You helped me through nursing school, and you're now helping me in graduate school. You are truly appreciated, thank you so much!

What do you do if you are taking benzos and opiates and need to get off of them? You would have to taper off both and one can’t be prescribed with the other so wouldn’t you be stuck going off cold turkey for one of them. I am in school learning how to treat people addicted to these drugs by prescription over long periods of time.

Ty Sarah you are helping a lot

Hi Sarah!!!! You aren't one of the best teachers on earth because you're in fact the best. THANKS😊

I’ve never seen any reports or literatures of rupture of tendons and ligaments due to muscle wasting induced by benzodiazepines,but I tore many muscles,tendons and ligaments.

I can't 'like' this video enough. You're doing God's work! Thank you

Thank you

“So that patient can chill” Amen sister 😅

Continue to help us.. thanks

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Content so self explanatory. This has increased my knowledge in benzos as a mental nurse. Thank you Sara

This was the most helpful video I have found on this topic. Amazing lecture, really understand the concepts now!

Thanku for this wonderful video 💕🙏🙏

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My main question is when you take a urine test for work are they looking just for benzos in general or specific benzodiazepines

Hey this is so helpful thank you so much, I was wondering if you could talk about the pharmacokinetic of midazolam?

Amazing! Thank you so much; what you said really stuck, and I was able to visualize everything you explained when taking the post quiz and answer all the questions correctly. Thank you for helping me not only survive nursing school but thrive!

does benzo cause dependency if used 1 day and skipping 2 days and then using again??

That you explaining everything so well. You're smart.. 🙂

its such a strong drug . made me drunk .