Phenazepam is a sedative used to suppress certain functions of the nervous system. Additionally, it has a hypnotic effect on the human body.
Used as an anticonvulsant, relaxes muscles and suppresses reflexes. The drug can not be purchased without a doctor's prescription.
Pregnancy and Phenazepam are incompatible, well, almost. ..
In pregnancy, the appointment of phenazepam is extremely rare. Its reception is expedient only if there is a threat to vital indicators.
The composition of the drug has a toxic effect on the fetus and increases the risk of having a child with congenital malformations. The probability of having a pathology increases with the use of phenazepam in the early stages of pregnancy( first trimester).
In the third-last trimester, it is also dangerous to take Phenazepam, since it can cause depression of the central nervous 
system of a newborn baby, and if necessary, it is better to replace this drug with its safer counterparts.
If a woman during the entire pregnancy takes the drug, the baby develops a dependence syndrome. After the birth of a newborn, the consequences of cancellation will have to be addressed. Small children have an unformed CNS that is sensitive to the inhibitory effects of benzodiazepines.
Intense breathing, decreased muscle tone, hypotension, hypothermia - possible consequences of taking Phenazepam in late pregnancy and before childbirth.
In exceptional cases, still prescribed - when?
The drug has become widespread in the fight against diseases:
- syndrome, which occurs due to alcohol withdrawal( abstinence);
- the presence of seizures or epileptic seizures in a pregnant woman;
- diagnosed psychiatric illnesses, for example, schizophrenia;
- the presence of neurological diseases that caused severe irritation, anxiety or insomnia.
The administration of the drug is performed by a doctor, depending on the patient's condition, the dose and course of treatment is selected. The drug can be administered intramuscularly or intravenously. For today in drugstores also there is a variant of a medicine in tablets.
But apparently in vain!
Phenazepam is rapidly addictive. In order not to harm the patient, his dose first gradually increases, and then decreases. The course of treatment should not exceed two weeks, otherwise the risk of addiction increases. The drug is capable of causing a number of side effects possible overdose and numerous side effects that must be taken into account when it is prescribed to a pregnant woman.
Increases the risk of allergies, manifested in the form of redness on the skin, severe itching and profuse rashes. Phenazepam negatively affects the digestive system, so there is vomiting, nausea, increased metabolism, yellowness on the skin, an incorrect stool.
In this case, the number of platelets, erythrocytes and leukocytes decreases in blood. There were incidents of urinary incontinence or, conversely, a delay with her withdrawal. The medicine can lead to the appearance of hallucinations, severe drowsiness, disturbances in the work of the organs of sight and a sharp change in mood. A woman can jump sharply from depression into a euphoric state.
Expert opinion about this drug:
Emergency, or it is cesarean
On the recommendation of an anesthesiologist, depending on the health and emotional state of a woman, a phenazepam is prescribed before the COP.Upon prescription, it should be administered at night or just before the operation itself.
Preliminary drug preparation is often used as a relaxation before general anesthesia. Thanks to taking the drug, the woman's anxiety and secretion of glands decreases.
Also after the drug, the effect of drugs that are used for anesthesia is increased. Thus the combination of preparations can be different. It includes analgesics, sedatives and antihistamines.
Survey of parturient women
We checked the questioning of women who were taking Fenazepam during pregnancy, and here are their testimonials.
I was prescribed one Phenazepam pill for the night before the upcoming planned Caesarean section. The thing is, I was very worried and worried about the outcome of the upcoming operation.
Asked her husband to read reviews about the drug on the Internet. They were quite contradictory, however, the purpose of the reception( keeping calm and a healthy sleep) made me agree to the reception. The dream came in about 20 minutes.
All night I slept well, and in the morning I woke up fresh and rested. Operation was successfully completed. A daughter was born( 9 out of 10 on the Apgar scale).After anesthesia, she moved quickly and easily. In my case, the drug deserves only positive reviews.
Victoria, 28 years old
Given my age and a great desire to have a second child, I had to lie on the preservation 4 times for the whole pregnancy. The fact is that for 1.5 years before I lost my baby on an impressive date. For me, every move, tablet or appointment made a difference.
Now I understand that I took everything to heart. It should be added that I have problems with blood pressure and overweight, so the second pregnancy became a test for me.
Lying on keeping in one room with a woman much younger than me by age, I had to see how she lost her baby. At that moment, I literally experienced a shock. She was much younger and healthier than me. I got hysterical. As the doctors later explained, the risk of loss of the fetus increased.
In order to comfort me, I injected phenazepam. Later I learned that during pregnancy it is used extremely rarely. The drug helped, I quickly calmed down and slept. Later she gave birth to a healthy girl, however, and today I think that it is not worth drinking anything during pregnancy.
Valentina, 40 years
Conclusions and facts
Sedative preparation Phenazepam should be taken with caution to all patients. To do this, you should first receive the 
prescribing physician and in no case should you start treatment yourself.
During pregnancy, the drug is prescribed only in case of emergency and the presence of a threat to the life of the child, the mother.
Before the scheduled CS, phenazepam is used as a preparatory drug that helps a woman relax and not be in a state of anxiety before the forthcoming operation.
The appointment is made depending on the psychoemotional state of the woman and is authorized by an anesthesiologist.
