benzos necessary for the amitriptyline overdose?

[Rose57]

are benzos necessary for the amitriptyline overdose? what purpose do the benzos serve?

 

[intr0verse]

Yes. With amitriptyline, one will die of cardiac arrest which isn't that peaceful; although amitriptyline has some sedating effects by itself, it's not enough to keep you unconscious while its "taking care" of the heart so a combination of both short-acting and long acting benzos is required with this method. Also, making sure one is not discovered too early is very important with any od.