Long-Term
- Drowsiness
- Lack of motivation
- Difficulty thinking clearly
- Memory loss
- Personality change
- Changes in emotional responses
- Anxiety
- Irritability
- Aggression
- Difficulty sleeping
- Disturbing dreams
- Nausea
- Headaches
- Skin rash
- Menstrual problems
- Sexual problems
- Greater appetite
- Weight gain
- Increased risk of accidents
Extremely high doses of benzodiazepines over a lengthy period of time may cause confusion, lack of coordination, depression and slurred speech, and may lead to increased aggressiveness.
