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I take clonipin for anxiety but why is it so well known?
is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines, most of the time anxiety dissorders are treated with this class of drugs along with SSRI's
What family of drugs are used to treat anxiety?
Benzodiazepines
What to do when you have a panic attack?
Take slow, even breaths to get through the attack. Talk to a doctor about anti-anxiety drugs (tranquilizers / benzodiazepines).
What is benzodiazepines used for?
Benzodiazepines have several uses. Benzos are psychoactive drugs with hypnotic, sedative, anticonvulsant, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties. These properties allow benzodiazepines to treat panic disorders, anxiety, seizures (whether due to epilepsy or not), and alcohol withdrawl. Benzodiazepines can be used to treat Generalized Anxiety Disorder, but it doesn't really do much to get rid of the condition.
What is the best treatment for cyclothymia?
Lithium, benzodiazepines for anxiety, as well as psychosocial counseling.
Do vitamins have benzodiazepines?
I have never heard that vitamins contain benzodiazepines. It is a chemical produced synthetically to treat anxiety under medical prescription, it is highly addictive, and causes depression when taken more than necessary to relief anxiety.
What is best anxiety medicine to take for fear of flying?
Benzodiazepines are the best anxiety medications, ie. Valium, Ativan, Klonopin, Xanax. However, if it is for a child, antihistamines seem to work best. Benadryl and Gravol are two examples.
Is largactil for anxiety?
Yes. Low doses of Largactil can be used for anxiety. Largactil is an anti-psychotic medication and is not addictive (unlike benzodiazepines such as diazepam [Vallium]).
What is alarazopam?
I'm not familiar with alarazopam. It might be a misspelling of Alprazolam, which is a medication used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines.
What is an anxiety relieving inhibitory neurotransmitter?
γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) and Serotonin (5-HT) are anxiety releiving neurotransmitters. Benzodiazepines and serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the primary treatments for anxiety disorders. Benzodiazepines are GABA agonists and SSRIs are 5-HT agonists - i.e. they promote the effects of these inhibitory neurotransmitters in the brain, particularly the limbic system.
Is concerta a benzodiazapime?
No, it's actually quite the opposite. Benzodiazepines are prescribed for anxiety, and generally calm the patient down substantially, decreasing anxiety and making sleep easier. Concerta is a psychostimulant, meaning it "speeds you up", which can increase anxiety, cause mild hypertension, and make it extremely difficult to sleep. In slang, Benzodiazepines are "downers" and Concerta is an "upper", if that helps.
Is Vicodin a benzo?
Vyvanse is a long-acting stimulant used to treat ADHD; it is not chemically related to benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines are used to treat anxiety and sleeping disorders and generally cause sleepiness and relaxation, while stimulants provide alertness and focus.
