Zovex Adverse Reactions

Sedation/drowsiness, light-headedness, numbed emotions, reduced alertness, confusion, fatigue, headache, dizziness, memory impairment, muscle weakness, ataxia, double or blurred vision, insomnia, nervousness/anxiety, tremor, change in weight. These phenomena occur predominantly at the start of therapy and usually disappear with repeated administration.
Side effects also decrease with decreased dosage. Other side effects like gastrointestinal disturbances, changes in libido or skin reactions have been reported occasionally.
In addition, the following adverse events have been reported in association with the use of Zovex: dystonia, anorexia, slurred speech, jaundice, sexual dysfunction/changes in libido, menstrual irregularities, incontinence, urinary retention, abnormal liver function and hyperprolactinaemia.
Increased intraocular pressure have been rarely reported.
Withdrawal symptoms have occurred following rapid decrease or abrupt discontinuance of benzodiazepines including Zovex. These can range from mild dysphoria and insomnia to a major syndrome, which may include abdominal and muscle cramps, vomiting, sweating, tremor and convulsions. In addition, withdrawal seizures have occurred upon rapid decrease or abrupt discontinuation of therapy with Zovex.
Amnesia: Anterograde amnesia may occur using therapeutic dosages, the risk increasing at higher dosages. Amnesic effects may be associated with inappropriate behaviour (see Precautions).
Depression: Pre-existing depression may be unmasked during benzodiazepine use.
Psychiatric and 'paradoxical' reactions: Reactions like restlessness, agitation, irritability, aggressiveness, delusion, rages, nightmares, hallucinations, psychoses, inappropriate behaviour and other adverse behavioural effects are known to occur when using benzodiazepine or benzodiazepine-like agents. They may be quite severe with this product. They are more likely to occur in children and the elderly.
Dependence: Use (even at therapeutic doses) may lead to the development of physical dependence: discontinuation of the therapy may result in withdrawal or rebound phenomena (see Precautions). Psychic dependence may occur. Abuse of benzodiazepines has been reported.