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Fell Down After Drinking. Eyebrow Bone Injured. On Benzodiazepam For Anxiety. Concerned About Probable Decreased IQ?

Hi, After drinking (about 4 standard drinks) one night, at the same time as being on benzodiazepam for anxiety (I know I should not mix the two and I haven t done this since) - I fell over on a concrete floor and hit my head on the right eyebrow bone. I didn t have any concussion or neurological symptoms - but I am concerned about the probability of it having decreased my IQ slightly. I have no evidence for this, just a passing worry, as I am a research scientist who relies on their cognitive abilities quite highly! I know you cannot give me actual medicine advice but I would appreciate some indication as to probability of this having occurred. Best wishes, Isobel
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Hi,
Thanks for using healthcare magic.

As far as head injury is concerned,as you do not have any neurological symptoms or residuals, it will not decrease your IQ.

benzodiazepine and alcohol both may impair your cognitive functions. So you should consult your psychiatrist for detailed evaluation of anxiety.

Doctor may rule out physical causes of anxiety like thyroid dysfunction. Doctor may also identify the type of anxiety or ther eason behind having anxiety if any.

Depending upon that, doctor may prescribe antidepressant drugs having anti anxiety properties like peroxetine or escitalopram or non benzodiazepine anxiolytic buspiron.

You may get benefit by doing stress management and self relaxation therapy like meditation or yoga.

I hope It will help you.
Thanks.

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Fell Down After Drinking. Eyebrow Bone Injured. On Benzodiazepam For Anxiety. Concerned About Probable Decreased IQ?

Hi, Thanks for using healthcare magic. As far as head injury is concerned,as you do not have any neurological symptoms or residuals, it will not decrease your IQ. benzodiazepine and alcohol both may impair your cognitive functions. So you should consult your psychiatrist for detailed evaluation of anxiety. Doctor may rule out physical causes of anxiety like thyroid dysfunction. Doctor may also identify the type of anxiety or ther eason behind having anxiety if any. Depending upon that, doctor may prescribe antidepressant drugs having anti anxiety properties like peroxetine or escitalopram or non benzodiazepine anxiolytic buspiron. You may get benefit by doing stress management and self relaxation therapy like meditation or yoga. I hope It will help you. Thanks.