The Z-drugs: Ambien. Lunesta. Sonata. What are these? Are they benzos? Hypnotics? When did they hit the market? Can they cause dependence? Withdrawal? BIND? These questions and more will be discussed in our feature today.
In today’s episode, we focus on nonbenzodiazepines, or Z-drugs. How are they like benzodiazepines, and how are they different? We also answer some questions about dosage, duration, and rebounding and we hear a story of struggle from Tulsa, Oklahoma.
https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/z-drugs-the-other-benzos-an-in-depth-look-at-ambien-lunesta-and-sonata-bfp111
Video ID: BFP111
00:00 INTRODUCTION
02:09 My Podcast Voice
05:33 Progress on Website
06:33 Peer Support Training Update
09:10 Struggles, Symptoms, and the Podcast
14:47 A reason why, or just coincidence?
18:16 MAILBAG
18:58 Does dosage or duration matter?
21:24 Rebound from medical procedures?
24:31 BENZO STORY
32:28 FEATURE: Z-drugs
34:38 What are Z-drugs?
36:00 When did Z-drugs hit the market?
36:36 Do Z-drugs act like BZDs on the body?
37:54 Z-drugs often partnered with BZDs
39:46 What are Z-drugs prescribed for?
40:07 The Quest for the Magic Pill
42:04 Are Z-drugs less likely to cause symptoms?
45:06 What are the Z-drug side effects?
47:02 Are Z-drug symptoms different?
48:20 How to taper from Z-drugs?
49:05 BZD and Z-drug Terminology
51:48 MOMENT OF PEACE
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FEATURE: Z-drugs
The Podcast
The Benzo Free Podcast provides information, support, and community to those who struggle with the long-term effects of anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium) and Z-drugs (Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata).
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