Posted by Squiggles on November 7, 2002, at 20:26:11
In reply to Re: Benzodiazapines and drug life cycles » Squiggles, posted by BrittPark on November 7, 2002, at 19:24:15
Hi Britt,
By "paradoxical" what is meant i suppose,
is "unexpected". Moreover, paradoxical to
what is expected of a benzo, i.e. calming
effect, anxiolytic properties -- but those
are exactly reversed upon withdrawal and that
is why they appear "paradoxical".I think that the variables
of *dose*, *time taken*, *discontinuation
abruptness*, and *kind* of benzo should be
taken into account before making a general
conclusion about their effect as a class.I do fear that a flippant observation
of withdrawal syndrome in benzos, may lead
to mistakes in diagnosis, and further complications
which are misunderstood.Though you may be right, that exceptional circumstances
will affect the medical picture, i hope you will
consider the many addiction books which talk about
the myriad symptoms of withdrawal--some quite
serious indeed. I think we have gone over some
texts here and there is no use in beating a dead
horse.Squiggles
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