Benzodiazepine

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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, emotions and basic bodily functions like breathing.[1][2]

Uses

Benzodiazepines are psychiatric drugs with many different users including:

List of benzodiazepines

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 [3]

Differences

  • Ultra-short acting - Midazolam (Versed), triazolam (Halcion)

Theory

Evidence

Clinicians

Risks and safety

Benzodiazepines carry a significant risk of addiction, including in patients without a history of substance use disorders.[2]

Costs and availability

Available on perscription only

See also

Learn more

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Benzodiazepine Abuse". WebMD. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "What are benzodiazepines?". Mind. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  3. "List of Common Benzodiazepines + Uses & Side Effects". drugs.com. Retrieved March 10, 2022.