Benzos Benzos & Muscle Tone

[muie]

It is documented that long term benzo use affects muscle tone.

Can you please explain what is meant by this?

Thanks

p.s. I've been on 4mg clonaz a day prescribed since 04 and a bunch of other occasional ones

 

[paranoid android]

Hmm i never noticed this effect. I used to work out like crazy and i was on 6mg's of clonazepam a day and it never affected my gains. In fact it seemed to help in some ways because it helped my muscles relax after lifting weights.

I think benzos may lower testosterone in some people so maybe that's it.

 

[Megalum]

The muscle tone loss is mostly due to lack of activity while sedated. If you actually need the medicine, you function like a normal human being, and the worst side effect is some cognitive memory problems. Just keep with your active lifestyle, and muscle tone loss won't be a problem.