Benzodiazepines & Anxiolytics
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DiazepamAlso known as: Valium, DiazepA controlled medicine used short-term for anxiety, seizures, alcohol withdrawal, and muscle spasm, effective when used appropriately, with a well-established risk of dependence with…LorazepamAlso known as: Ativan, Loraz, TemestaA short-acting controlled medicine used mainly in acute psychiatric and emergency settings, preferred over diazepam by injection because of more predictable absorption.ClonazepamAlso known as: Rivotril, Klonopin, ClonotrilA long-acting benzodiazepine used for epilepsy and panic disorder. It is effective and widely available, with the same dependence risks as all medicines in…