What are benzodiazepines?
Benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed anti-anxiety medications. These medications are used as short acting medications. They are most often prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, particularly panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). They can also be prescribed for insomnia, as a muscle relaxer, for restless leg syndrome and for seizure disorders.
Some of the common benzodiazepines are Valium, Ativan, Klonopin and Xanax. Valium was once the most...
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