How to Clean Benzodiazepine From a System

Physicians prescribe benzodiazepines to treat a variety of anxiety, seizure and sleep disorders. Like most other medications, benzodiazepines have a long list of side effects, including depression, memory loss, nightmares and rapid heartbeat. To rid your body of a benzodiazepine, you must begin a detox process. The detox process requires you to eliminate as many toxins from your daily life as possible. This includes cigarettes, alcohol and caffeine. Depending on how well you follow the detox process, it is possible that all traces of the benzodiazepine will be out of your system within a week.

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Fiber
• Fresh vegetables and fruits
• Vitamin C
• Exercise

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Instructions

• 1

  Keep yourself well hydrated by drinking three liters of water a day. Water goes a long way in flushing out all types of toxins from your system.

• 2

  Avoid foods that are high in fat and sugar. Your body has to work harder---which means the detox process is slowed---to break down these foods. Also, keep the sodium you consume to a minimum. Sodium will raise your blood pressure, which will in turn put added strain to your heart.

• 3

  Consume plenty of items high in fiber. Vegetables and whole grains have a high amount of fiber, or you can add a fiber supplement to your daily vitamin regimen.

• 4

  Fill your diet with fresh vegetables and fruits. Not only will they aid in the detox process, but they are also full of nutrients that your body needs to keep it healthy.

• 5

  Increase your vitamin C by taking a daily supplement. Glutathione helps drive toxins out of your liver and is found naturally in vitamin C.

• 6

  Begin and stick with a daily exercise routine that lasts for at least 30 minutes a day. During the exercise routine, you will begin to sweat, which will help remove the benzodiazepine from your system.