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[edit | edit source]

Benzodiazepines are psychiatric drugs with many different users including:

List of benzodiazepines[edit | edit source]

Generic name Brand Notes
Alprazolam |
Alprazolam |
Alprazolam |
Chlordiazepoxide |
Clonazepam |
Clorazepate |
Diazepam |
Diazepam |
Estazolam |
Flurazepam |
Lorazepam |
Lorazepam Loreev XR
Midazolam |
Midazolam |
Oxazepam |
Quazepam |
Remimazolam |
Temazepam |
Triazolam |[3]

Differences[edit | edit source]

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

Theory[edit | edit source]

Evidence[edit | edit source]

Clinicians[edit | edit source]

Risks and safety[edit | edit source]

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

Costs and availability[edit | edit source]

Available on perscription only

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Learn more[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  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.