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'''Benzodiazepines''' or '''''benzos''''' are a class of perscription-only drugs that slow down the body and brain's functions. Benzodiazepines gamma increase the effects of [[gamma-aminobutyric acid]] (GABA),causing relaxation and sleepiness, and affecting reasoning, [[Memory problems|memory]], emotions and basic bodily functions like breathing.<ref name="webmd"/><ref name="mind"/> ==Uses== Benzodiazepines are psychiatric drugs with many different users including: * [[anxiety]] * [[panic attack]]s and panic disorders, * [[insomnia]] and [[sleep dysfunction|difficulty staying asleep]] * Alcohol withdrawal * To control [[seizure]]s * As a [[muscle relaxant]], e.g. for painful [[muscle spasm]]s * To cause amnesia for uncomfortable medical procedures * Benzodiazepines are often given before [[anesthetic]]s<ref name="webmd">{{Cite web | url = https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/benzodiazepine-abuse | title = Benzodiazepine Abuse | website = WebMD|language=en | access-date = 2022-03-10}}</ref><ref name="mind">{{Cite web | url = https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/sleeping-pills-and-minor-tranquillisers/about-benzodiazepines/ | title = What are benzodiazepines? | website = Mind|language=en | access-date = 2022-03-10}}</ref> ==List of benzodiazepines == {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Generic name !! Brand !! Notes |- | | [[Alprazolam]] || Niravam | | |- || | | [[Alprazolam]] || Versed | | |- || | | [[Alprazolam]] || Xanax, Xanax XR | | |- || | | [[Chlordiazepoxide]] || Librium | | |- || | | [[Clonazepam]] || Klonopin | | |- || | | [[Clorazepate]] || Tranxene | | |- || | | [[Diazepam]] || Valium | | |- || | | [[Diazepam]] || Zetran | | |- || | | [[Estazolam]] || Prosom | | |- || | | [[Flurazepam]] || Dalmane | | |- || | | [[Lorazepam]] || Ativan | | |- || | | [[Lorazepam]] || Loreev XR || |- || | | [[Midazolam]] || Nayzilam | | |- || | | [[Midazolam]] || Seizalam | | |- || | | [[Oxazepam]] || Serax | | |- || | | [[Quazepam]] || Doral | | |- || | | [[Remimazolam]] || Byfavo | | |- || | | [[Temazepam]] || Restoril | | |- || | | [[Triazolam]] || Halcion | |<ref name="brands">{{Cite web | url = https://www.drugs.com/drug-class/benzodiazepines.html?condition_id=0&generic=1&sort=drug&order=asc#filterSection | title = List of Common Benzodiazepines + Uses & Side Effects | website = drugs.com|language=en | access-date = 2022-03-10}}</ref> |} ==Differences== *Ultra-short acting - Midazolam (Versed), triazolam (Halcion) *Short-acting - [[alprazolam]] (Xanax), [[lorazepam]] (Ativan) *Long-acting - [[chlordiazepoxide]] (Librium), [[diazepam]] (Valium),Β [[clonazepam]] (Klonopin)<ref name="mind"/><ref name="mind"/> ==Theory== ==Evidence== ==Clinicians== ==Risks and safety== Benzodiazepines carry a significant risk of addiction, including in patients without a history of substance use disorders.<ref name="mind"/> ==Costs and availability== Available on perscription only ==See also== *[[Anxiety]] *[[Benzodiazepine]] ==Learn more == *[https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/benzodiazepine-abuse#1 Benzodiazepine Abuse Basics - WebMD] *[https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/sleeping-pills-and-minor-tranquillisers/about-benzodiazepines/ What are benzodiazepines?] - Mind *[https://www.drugs.com/drug-class/benzodiazepines.html?condition_id=0&generic=1&sort=drug&order=asc#filterSection List of Common Benzodiazepines + Uses & Side Effects] - drugs.com ==References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Benzodiazepines]] [[Category:Potential treatments]] [[Category:Sleep aids and hypnotics]] [[Category:Muscle relaxants]] [[Category:Anticonvulsants]]
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