Both Valium and Xanax are highly addictive members of the benzodiazepine family. Because they are anti-seizure medications in addition to their tranquilizing capacaties, withdrawal is likely to involve lowering of the seizure threshold in a backlash reaction, and life-threatening seizures and blood pressure spikes are possible. All benzodiazepine detox should be supported medically by people who are trained in the specific protocols for that class of drugs. Withdrawal symptoms can include agitation, restlessness, and sometimes hallucinations and other CNS symptoms.
Both Valium and Xanax are highly addictive members of the benzodiazepine family. Because they are anti-seizure medications in addition to their tranquilizing capacaties, withdrawal is likely to involve lowering of the seizure threshold in a backlash reaction, and life-threatening seizures and blood pressure spikes are possible. All benzodiazepine detox should be supported medically by people who are trained in the specific protocols for that class of drugs. Withdrawal symptoms can include agitation, restlessness, and sometimes hallucinations and other CNS symptoms.