Abstract
ABSTRACTThe consumption of psychotropic drugs has been growing gradually in recent years, among these drugs one of the most sought after in pharmacies in BrazBil is clonazepam, considering that it is one of the most prescribed by clinicians and psychiatrists. This medicine has been and ingested by the population earlier and earlier. It is noteworthy that the use of this substance in the long term can cause chemical dependency and other factors that harm the patient's health if the treatment is extended for a period longer than eight months, which is recommended by most physicians. The present study aimed to analyze the consequences caused by the excessive use of clonazepam in the long term, by customers of a pharmacy in the city of Santana do Ipanema-AL. Among the main reasons for using the drug, clonazepam was reported to help treat anxiety, mood disorders and depression, in addition to demonstrating that the vast majority of pharmacy customers consume the drug monthly for a period beyond the recommended period.
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