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==Side Effects and Contraindications==
 
==Side Effects and Contraindications==
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Benzodiazepines give mild respiratory and cardiovascular suppression. They are however synergistic with central depressants such as barbiturates, antihistamines and alcohol.
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Benzodiazepines give mild respiratory and cardiovascular suppression. They are however synergistic with central depressants such as barbiturates, antihistamines and alcohol. When administered to healthy animals, they can often act to increase levels of excitement, due to a disinhibition phenomenon.
    
==Drugs in this Group==
 
==Drugs in this Group==
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