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Ativan
Ativan is used in the treatment of anxiety
disorders and for short-term (up to 4 months)
relief of the symptoms of anxiety. It belongs
to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.
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BuSpar
BuSpar (Buspirone) is an anxiety medication.
BuSpar affects chemicals in your brain that
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Klonopin
Klonopin is used alone or along with other
medications to treat convulsive disorders
such as epilepsy. It is also prescribed for
panic disorder (unexpected attacks of overwhelming
panic accompanied by fear of recurrence).
KLONOPIN belongs to a class of drugs known
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Librium
Librium is used in the treatment of anxiety
disorders. It is also prescribed for short-term
relief of the symptoms of anxiety, symptoms
of withdrawal in acute alcoholism, and anxiety
and apprehension before surgery. It belongs
to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.
Librium is habit-forming and you can become
dependent on it. You could experience withdrawal
symptoms if you stopped taking it abruptly.
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Valium
Valium is used in the treatment of anxiety
disorders and for short-term relief of the
symptoms of anxiety. It is also used to relieve
the symptoms of acute alcohol withdrawal,
to relax muscles, to relieve the uncontrolled
muscle movements caused by cerebral palsy
and paralysis of the lower body and limbs.
Valium can be habit-forming or addictive.
You may experience withdrawal symptoms if
you stop using this drug abruptly. Discontinue
or change your dose only on your doctor's
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Xanax
Xanax is a tranquilizer used in the short-term
relief of symptoms of anxiety or the treatment
of anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorder is
marked by unrealistic worry or excessive fears
and concerns. Xanax is also used in the treatment
of panic disorder, which appears as unexpected
panic attacks and may be accompanied by a
fear of open spaces called agoraphobia. |
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Lorazepam
Lorazepam is used in the treatment of anxiety
disorders and short-term (4 month maximum)
relief of anxiety symptoms. Lorazepam belongs
to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.
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Diazepam
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety disorders
and short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety.
Also it is used to relieve symptoms of acute
alcohol withdrawal, to relax muscles, to relieve
the uncontrolled muscle movements caused by
cerebral palsy and paralysis of the lower
body and limbs. Diazepam can be potentially
habit-forming or addictive. You may experience
withdrawal symptoms if you stop using Diazepam
abruptly. Discontinue or change your dose
only on your doctor's advice. |
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Alprazolam
Alprazolam is a tranquilizer used for short-term
relief of anxiety symptoms and the treatment
of anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorder can
be marked by unrealistic worry or excessive
fears and concerns. Alprazolam is also used
in treating panic disorder, which appears
as unexpected panic attacks and may be accompanied
by a fear of open spaces called agoraphobia.
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Clonazepam
Clonazepam is used alone or in conjunction
with other medications to treat convulsive
disorders such as epilepsy. Clonazepam is
also prescribed for panic disorder (unexpected
attacks of overwhelming panic accompanied
by fear of recurrence). Clonazepam is within
the class of drugs called benzodiazepines.
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Chlordiazepoxide
Chlordiazepoxide treats symptoms of anxiety
disorders. Chlordiazepoxide is also prescribed
for short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety,
symptoms of withdrawal in acute alcoholism,
and anxiety and apprehension before surgery.
Chlordiazepoxide belongs to a class of drugs
known as benzodiazepines. Chlordiazepoxide
is habit-forming and you can become dependent
on it. You may experience withdrawal symptoms
if you stop taking it abruptly. |
