Barbiturates are often used as sleep aids. They are tablets, ampules, or lotion or colorful capsules. Benzodiazepines are a group of sedative drugs. They are often in the form of green, pink or blue tablets or capsules.

The Effects of Sedatives

The effects of sedative drugs can be in some level compared to alcohol. In a small doses they make the user restful and social, but when used in larger doses they cause slurring, dizziness, changes in mood, problems with coordination, and at last the user falls asleep. Sedative drugs work commonly by slacking brain function and state of vitality, which makes some people sleepy and passive.

The Risks of Sedative Drugs

Some of these drugs are considered being quite harmful, since relatively large doses (even close to the amount of prescription) can cause an overdose or stun the user. When used with alcohol even five pills can lead to overdose. Using sedative drugs affects to one’s ability to drive and tasks requiring coordination significantly. Combining sedative drugs with other drugs can also be dangerous.

Excessive use of sedative drugs. The user can get used to the medication quite quickly. As soon as in two weeks the effect as sleep aid may be gone, and after four months they may be useless for the user when trying to get sleep. Sudden stop in using the drugs may cause shakiness and vomiting, panic attacks and long depression.