Diazepam or Lorazepam?

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Wouldn't it be nice if there was a product that reduced anxiety and increased energy?  That's been a problem I have found myself.  Sure I can reduce anxiety, but there is always a cost and that is being sleepy. 

Agreed - that would be an amazing medication! In terms of performance at work, I find bromazepam the best for damping anxiety but leaving me reasonably clear-headed.

However I'm generally on diazepam, so a bit less sharp than normal. If I need to be super efficient I will take a low dose of modafinil - but since it can make me anxious, I always make sure I have a spare diazepam with me. This is not something I do often, maybe every month or two.

After lots of reading about the long-term effects of benzos on cognition, I've started taking turmeric every day which should minimise some of the long-term problems (e.g. with memory).

Is anyone else using turmeric with benzos?    

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Not sure why you are asking about Tumeric with Benzos. I've been a supplement freak for decades and take about 25-30 various times of the day. I researched and keep up on the latest research though. This includes being a member of a lab that tests supplements for not being contaminated and containing what they promise and many brands you know do not. This relates to Tumeric or better yet the active form, Curcumin, which is very difficult to absorb so certain more expensive types should be used. The most common reason for using is Arthritic pain, boosting the immune system, lower triglycerides which are more of a killer than cholesterol, depression, and inflammation. It shows promise as an adjunct to chemo for cancer patients and studies are underway. As for Benzos, are you thinking about liver protection from benzos? Curcumin is said to be beneficial for the liver but the king of the hill is Milk Thistle but then again only certain types. It protects the liver against toxic things and can reduce liver inflammation. I can go on and on but probably overstayed my visit already. I can probably help you with any supplement and I read the medical journals and studies and not the BS studies paid for by vendors of products or companies selling the stuff.

Hi Stan I’ve been taking qunol brand Tumeric Curcumin for a few weeks but started forgetting to take it regularly like I’m supposed to say I’ll forget for a few days.  Is qunol good brand?  It’s just an orange powder you mix and drink?  How many mg a day do you recommend?  Also have you heard of tudca for the liver?  If so how would you rate it?  One more question how can I become a member there as I’m very interested in supplements but I’ve even talked to pharmacist about brands.  I was told they are not regulated well.  But the best advice they could only give was gmp or usp on bottle I think.  I take d3 fish oil. Tumeric.  Ala.nac.  Sometimes Tudca.  What is your take on glutathione.  Maybe misspelled.  Oh also an IM vitamin b12 at 5000mcg split.  But cannot sleek of routes of admin against the rules here.  But I’d really like to see how this lab rates supplement brands.  You know it’s not cheap and don’t want to waste money on crap.