06-05-2018, 09:48 PM
The side effect that most people report is 'blepharospasm' - a back and forth twitch of the muscle under the eye.
(The area that you might apply anti-wrinkle cream to). It is painless - but you are aware of it - and it seems very obvious when you look at the twitch in the mirror. It goes away when the Etizolam goes away.
Here's a link to some Japanese research from 2004. - They talk about Etizolam (and other benzos) and blepharospasm, and also high frequency or irregular involuntary blinking, difficulty in maintaining the eyes open while walking or watching television, and photophobia and dry eyes.
2004 is a long time ago (in research terms) - it was a small study in a group of people taking others meds at the same time - so take it with a grain of salt. In the real world, you really only hear about the 'eye twitching' side-effect. (But you do hear it pretty often.)
hauntinggrounds is right about the unconscious / compulsive redosing issue that some people experience - which can continue until black out.
They wake up the next day wondering where their 50 tablets went....Difficult to know how often that happens. Apparently Etizolam is the most frequently prescribed benzo in Asia and Japan - which would make me inclined to think that the redosing issue is about out of control rec use, not therapeutic use.
It's usually prescribed as an anti-anxiety agent, but I have used it occasionally to get a good night's sleep.
I have not experienced euphoria, eye twitching or blackouts - which I put down to having 'sensible doses' and only occasional use when required.
(The area that you might apply anti-wrinkle cream to). It is painless - but you are aware of it - and it seems very obvious when you look at the twitch in the mirror. It goes away when the Etizolam goes away.
Here's a link to some Japanese research from 2004. - They talk about Etizolam (and other benzos) and blepharospasm, and also high frequency or irregular involuntary blinking, difficulty in maintaining the eyes open while walking or watching television, and photophobia and dry eyes.
2004 is a long time ago (in research terms) - it was a small study in a group of people taking others meds at the same time - so take it with a grain of salt. In the real world, you really only hear about the 'eye twitching' side-effect. (But you do hear it pretty often.)
hauntinggrounds is right about the unconscious / compulsive redosing issue that some people experience - which can continue until black out.
They wake up the next day wondering where their 50 tablets went....Difficult to know how often that happens. Apparently Etizolam is the most frequently prescribed benzo in Asia and Japan - which would make me inclined to think that the redosing issue is about out of control rec use, not therapeutic use.
It's usually prescribed as an anti-anxiety agent, but I have used it occasionally to get a good night's sleep.
I have not experienced euphoria, eye twitching or blackouts - which I put down to having 'sensible doses' and only occasional use when required.
There's a difference between having an opinion and having an informed opinion.