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Can twenty years of use and abuse of xanax and valium cause brain damage?
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∙ 9y ago
Depends on the definition of brain damage. There isn't enough information or studies made in the past years to draw conclusion on Xanax's or Valium's causing brain any tissue damage, but there are some long term side effects that can be seen. If used for too long, both can cause the exact opposite of what they are designed for. Especially Xanax is known for causing intense shaking, high blood pressure and intense anxiety in long term use, which might eventually even lead to one's death.
When used for such a long time, it is recommended you get off the medicine the exact moment. The abuse of Xanax and Valium is incredibly dangerous and can be fatal.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoNobody has lived that long; so I don't know. Valium, by itself, is not friendly to brains.
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My family member has been using and abususing xanax and valium for over 20 years can he have brain damage
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