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…

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.

A lot of people do not know exactly what generic drugs mean. This misunderstanding often results in underestimation of generics and people may not use the opportunity to save more money by buying drugs cheaper or on the contrary consider them to be exactly…

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,…

Hundreds of substances have been developed that produce central nervous system (CNS) depression. These drugs have been referred to as downers, sedatives, hypnotics, minor tranquilizers, anxiolytics, and antianxiety medications. Unlike most other classes…

Depressants generally have the opposite effect of stimulants. Many depressants are used as sedatives or tranquilizers, terms often used as if they mean the same thing even though some experts would dispute such interchangeable usage of the terms sedative…

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…

Here’s an extract of an interview with Dr. Lisa Williams of Montgomery Pulmonary Consultants. She regularly sees people in sleep labs suffering from sleep apnea and insomnia.

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.…