Bauhaus
Specialist
- Jan 18, 2020
- 388
Both benzos and opioids cause respiratory depression.
So I assume even if the opioid is taken orally, by adding benzos it should be lethal ?
https://coloradopaincare.com/why-mixing-opioids-and-benzodiazepines-is-so-dangerous/
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Recent reports indicate that the risk of fatality rises significantly when combining opioids with benzodiazepines. A study in North Carolina reported that the likelihood of an overdose death was ten times higher among patients on both kinds of drugs than those only on opioids.
The key reason for this uptick in lethality is the combined effect on respiration. Separately, both drugs suppress breathing to somewhat dangerous levels, but in combination, the effect is virtually fatal in many circumstances. Also, the risk of lowered respiration is exacerbated by the sedative effects of both drugs. Many users may experience respiratory distress, but they are too sedated to seek help."
So why isn't this combination mentioned by suicide organisations ?
So I assume even if the opioid is taken orally, by adding benzos it should be lethal ?
https://coloradopaincare.com/why-mixing-opioids-and-benzodiazepines-is-so-dangerous/
"
Recent reports indicate that the risk of fatality rises significantly when combining opioids with benzodiazepines. A study in North Carolina reported that the likelihood of an overdose death was ten times higher among patients on both kinds of drugs than those only on opioids.
The key reason for this uptick in lethality is the combined effect on respiration. Separately, both drugs suppress breathing to somewhat dangerous levels, but in combination, the effect is virtually fatal in many circumstances. Also, the risk of lowered respiration is exacerbated by the sedative effects of both drugs. Many users may experience respiratory distress, but they are too sedated to seek help."
So why isn't this combination mentioned by suicide organisations ?