Posted by yxibow on November 18, 2008, at 2:39:31
In reply to Re: Flumenazil for benzodiazepine withdrawal, posted by Medline on October 31, 2008, at 7:21:51
Flumazenil is primarily used in hospital and ICU settings for overdose and respiratory depression prevention of benzodiazepines, intravenously.
I don't know that it is a regularly prescribed agent for coming off of or "repairing" GABA receptors, it would be pretty harsh on someone with anxiety.
It is fortunate that there is an antidote of sorts.
That's why barbiturates and certain TCAs are carefully prescribed by responsible physicians today. I won't go into details.
-- Jay
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