Benzodiazepines became widely available for medical purposes in the 1960s and replaced barbiturates in treatments of many conditions. Benzodiazepines proved themselves less prone to abuse than barbiturates, in addition to being safer — accidental overdose…

Anti-anxiety drugs, or “anxiolytics”, are powerful central nervous system (CNS) depressants that can slow normal brain function. They are often prescribed to reduce feelings of tension and anxiety, and/or to bring about sleep. Anti-anxiety medications…

What is the difference between Xanax and Xanax Retard? Is it important for a patient taking 1.0 mg before going to sleep? Action of Xanax comes into force in 1-2 hours and lasts during 16 hours. Xanax Retard as a rule is taken by 1mg in 24 hours.

For the past two years our increasing knowledge of migraine’s biogenesis has been paralleled by an explosion of new therapies unprecedented in their biologic selectivity and clinical effectiveness. While these medications provide us with a potent arsenal…

Benzodiazepines comprise the most frequently prescribed subclass of antianxiety agents. These agents, first introduced in the early 1960s, quickly replaced the use of barbiturates as the pharmacological approach to anxiety.

Anxiety is a feeling of apprehension, uncertainty, and fear that seems to arise from an unknown source or is out of proportion to any apparent cause. It is also a common symptom in several different types of disorders, such as phobias, panic disorder,…

Recreational users should limit use of benzodiazepines to once a week or less to minimize problems. Every day use is discouraged because addiction and tolerance can become an issue (editor). The main actions of benzodiazepines (hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant,…

Shortly after their introduction in the 1960s, benzodiazepines emerged as the treatment of choice for those experiencing generalized anxiety, though syndromal generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) would not be identifi ed in the psychiatric nosology for…

Although they have been used for over 30 years, benzodiazepines are still widely prescribed in the treatment of anxiety disorders and other medical conditions. These drugs are classified as sedative-hypnotic agents, which depress or slow down the body.…