Top 10 psychological effects of Trankimazin

Trankimazin is the anxiolytic-type medication that is most consumed in Spain, and its use is mainly associated with the treatment of acute states of anxiety and panic attacks.

"Trankimazin" is the trade name of a psychotropic drug called alprazolam and for years it has been used as a substitute for barbiturates (a group of drugs used years ago to treat anxiety but had a wide range of side effects) adverse).

Currently, Trankimazin has demonstrated its usefulness as an effective anxiolytic, as well as a muscle relaxant and anticonvulsant. However, its administration in the human body is still related to the appearance of a series of symptoms and side effects that must be taken into account. In this sense, here we will focus on exploring the psychological effects of Trankimazin that can occur in people who consume this drug.

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What are the main psychological effects of Trankimazin?

This is a summary of the effects that a person under the effects of Trankimazin can undergo and that go beyond the objective of calming anxiety. It should be borne in mind that this is a psychotropic drug that should always be used with a medical prescription and following the instructions of the health professional who prescribes it.

1. Drowsiness

Drowsiness is one of the most common psychological effects in people who regularly use this medicine, and in line with the therapeutic objective of lowering the levels of nervous activity and facilitating a state of relaxation. That is why it is advised not to drive or carry out dangerous work activities during the time that its effects on the body last.

Sedation is also a fairly common effect in the administration of Trankimazin and this effect is also due to its depressant and anxiolytic action.

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2. Fatigue

Fatigue is another of the most identifying effects that Trankimazin produces in the body, and during its administration, it is common for the person to feel tired all the time and not wanting to do anything.

This feeling of fatigue can be associated with other physical effects such as severe headache, nausea and vomiting, blurred vision or frequent dizziness.

3. Cognitive alterations

There are many cognitive alterations that people who take Trankimazin can experience. frequently, so its administration should always be prescribed by a health professional skilled.

Some of these most common cognitive impairments are attention deficits and lack of concentration when performing any daily activity or on a day-to-day basis.

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4. Memory problems

Memory problems are another of the classic effects of a cognitive type, that is, the ability to retain certain short-term information for a short time.

This lack of memory, like all the other cognitive effects that the person suffers, usually affects their day every day in any area of ​​your life, from the most immediate personal area to the family, social or labor.

5. Humor changes

Sudden mood swings and irritability are also the daily bread for many people who use this drug to overcome any type of alteration in their mental health.

These mood swings are one of the most visible psychological effects, and again, they directly affect the people who suffer from them, as well as their psychological well-being.

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6. Abstinence syndrome

As with any other substance likely to cause addiction, the use and consumption of Trankimazin is also related to a high probability of developing a withdrawal syndrome when you stop using.

The withdrawal syndrome consists of a series of physical and psychological symptoms that the person experiences after stop taking this medicine, such as sweating, palpitations, rapid heart rate, irritability or discomfort general.

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7. hallucinations

Hallucinations and loss of contact with reality are also one of the most disturbing psychological effects and They usually generate great discomfort and even terror in the person who suffers them.and.

To deal with this type of side effect it is important that the person remains calm at all times and is aware that his hallucinations are caused by the drug and that he should not panic or think that he is becoming crazy.

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8. Aggressiveness

As indicated, instability and permanent mood swings are very common when one uses Trankimazin frequently, and aggressiveness is most of the time the last stage of this emotional instability.

Again, the aggressiveness of a person who is under the effects of Trankimazin can affect both their personal and family life as well as their work or social life.

9. paradoxical effects

The paradoxical effects of Trankimazin are those drug side effects contrary to those that would be expected under normal circumstances.

Some of these effects can be agitation, high levels of anxiety, restlessness or hyperactivity.

10. Nightmares

The last of the psychological effects of Trankimazin are constant nightmares, a phenomenon related to agitation, emotional instability and general psychological malaise.

These nightmares, of course, also have a significant impact on the mental health of the person and add to the wide variety of other psychological effects that the administration of Trankimazin can cause in the body.

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