Along with its needing effects, a drug may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
Less common
Anxiety; confusion - may be more common in the elderly; fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat; lack of memory of events taking place after benzodiazepine is taken - may be more common with triazolam; mental depression
Rare
Abnormal thinking, including disorientation, delusions - holding false beliefs that can't be changed by facts, or loss of sense of reality; agitation; behavior changes, including aggressive behavior, bizarre behavior, decreased inhibition, or outbursts of anger; convulsions - seizures; hallucinations - seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there; hypotension - low blood pressure; muscle weakness; skin rash or itching; sore throat, fever and chills; trouble in sleeping; ulcers or sores in mouth or throat - continuing; uncontrolled movements of body, including the eyes; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual excitement, nervousness, or irritability; unusual tiredness or weakness - severe; yellow eyes or skin
Symptoms of overdose
Confusion - continuing; convulsions - seizures; drowsiness - severe or coma; shakiness; slow heartbeat; slow reflexes; slurred speech - continuing; staggering; troubled breathing; weakness - severe
For diseaseds having chlordiazepoxide, diazepam, or lorazepam injected :
More common side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. These side effects may go away during treat as your body adjusts to the drug. However, check with your family doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Clumsiness or unsteadiness; dizziness or lightheadedness; drowsiness; slurred speech
Less common or rare
Abdominal or stomach cramps or pain; blurred vision or other changes in vision; changes in sexual desire or ability; constipation; diarrhea; dryness of mouth or increased thirst; false sense of well-being; headache; increased bronchial secretions or watering of mouth; muscle spasm; nausea or vomiting; problems with urination; trembling or shaking; unusual tiredness or weakness
Not all of the side effects listed above have been reported for each of these medication, but they have been reported for at least one of them. All of the benzodiazepines are similar, so any of the above side effects may occur with any of these medication.
After you stop using this drug, your body may need time to adjust. During this time, check with your family doctor if you notice any of the following side effects:
More common
Irritability; nervousness; trouble in sleeping
Less common
Abdominal or stomach cramps; confusion; fast or pounding heartbeat; increased sense of hearing; increased sensitivity to touch and pain; increased sweating; loss of sense of reality; mental depression; muscle cramps; nausea or vomiting; sensitivity of eyes to light; tingling, burning, or prickly sensations; trembling or shaking
Rare
Confusion as to time, place, or person; convulsions - seizures; feelings of suspicion or distrust; hallucinations - seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you have any other problems, check with your family doctor.