BENZODIAZEPINES

BENZODIAZEPINES

Benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZ-e-peens) belong to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants (medicines that slow down the nervous system). The benzodiazepines may be used only as determined by your own doctor.

Some benzodiazepines are used to relieve nervousness or tension. Others are used in the treatment of insomnia (trouble in sleeping). However, if used regularly (for example, every day) for insomnia, they are usually not effective for more than a few weeks.

One of the benzodiazepines, Diazepam, is also used to help relax muscles or relieve muscle spasm. Another benzodiazepine, Alprazolam (Xanax) is also used in the treatment of panic disorder. Clonazepam, Clorazepate, and Diazepam are also used to treat certain convulsive (seizure) disorders, such as epilepsy. The benzodiazepines may also be used for other medical conditions as determined by your own doctor.

For clarity, medicines are shown much larger than actual size:

Xanax - 0.25 mg Tablets	Xanax - 0.5 mg Tablets	Xanax - 1 mg Tablets
Xanax - 2 mg Tablets	Serax - 10 mg Capsules	Serax - 15 mg Capsules
Serax - 15 mg Tablets	Serax - 30 mg Capsules	Ativan - 0.5 mg Tablets
Ativan - 1 mg Tablets	Ativan - 2 mg Tablets	Klonopin - 1 mg Tablets
Klonopin - 2 mg Tablets	Klonopin - 0.5 mg Tablets	Valium - 2 mg Tablets
Valium - 5 mg Tablets	Valium - 10 mg Tablets	Librium - 5 mg Capsules
Librium - 10 mg Capsules	Librium - 25 mg Capsules	Doral - 7.5 mg Tablets
Doral - 15 mg Tablets	Dalmane - 30 mg Capsules	Dalmane - 15 mg Capsules
Tranxene T-Tab - 3.75 mg Tablets	Tranxene T-Tab - 7.5 mg Tablets	Tranxene T-Tab - 15 mg Tablets
Valrelease - 15 mg Extended-release Capsules	Halcion - 0.125 mg Tablets	Halcion - 0.25 mg Tablets
ProSom - 1 mg Tablets	ProSom - 2 mg Tablets	Libritabs - 5 mg Tablets
Libritabs - 10 mg Tablets	Libritabs - 25 mg Tablets	Restoril - 7.5 mg Capsules
Restoril - 15 mg Capsules	Restoril - 30 mg Capsules	Click on Name Link for more Information