What is benzodiazepine prescribed for?

Answer by  EmmaKitty (236)

Benzodiazepine is a CLASS of drugs, not a drug itself. Benzodiazpines are sedative-hypnotic medications prescribed for conditions including generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks, short-term insomnia, muscle relaxation (Valium/Ativan in particular), and many other conditions. Benzodiazepines include medications such as Xanax (alprazolam), Valium (diazepam), Ativan (lorazepam), Dalmane (flurazepam), Klonopin (clonazepam), etc.

Answer by  jennyanydots (294)

Benzodiazepines are a class of medications used in a wide variety of applications. Common "benzos" are valium, ativan, xanax, and versed. In varying formulations and dosages they are used to treat anxiety, agitation, insomnia, seizures, or to produce relaxation and/or an amnesic state prior to minor medical or dental procedures.

Answer by  patti (29325)

Benzodiazepines are a family of drugs commonly used as depressants as an anti-anxiety, muscle relaxant, anti-convulsant or anti-hypnotic. They are Schedule IV drugs per the Controlled Substances Act, and include brand names Valium, Ativan, Xanax and Librium, among others. Rohypnol, also known as the "date rape" drug, is also a benzo that is used to induce mild memory loss.

Answer by  liblady (366)

Benzodiazepines are a group of drugs which have a number of medical applications. They possess sedative, hypnotic, anti-convulsive and amnesic factors. This makes them commonly prescribed for anxiety, panic disorders, insomnia, seizures and alcohol withdrawal, among other applications.