Benzodiazepines refers to a class of drugs that act as tranquilizers; the most common side effects are drowsiness and withdrawal symptoms upon abrupt ending of treatment.
It's a drug with hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, amnestic and muscle relaxant properties. Benzodiazepines are often used for short-term relief of severe, disabling anxiety or insomnia.
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Benzodiazepines refer to drugs that are used in order to reduce anxiety symptoms. Example Benzodiazepines is Valium
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Benzodiazepines refer to medications that slow down central nervous system reactions that are thought to contribute to anxiety.
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Benzodiazepines refer to drugs that reduce anxiety and insomnia