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DRUG FACT SHEET

Benzodiazepines

January 21, 2025

Depressants

Benzodiazepines are depressants that produce sedation and hypnosis, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, and reduce seizures. The most common benzodiazepines are the prescription drugs Valium®, Xanax®, Halcion®, Ativan®, and Klonopin®. Shorter-acting benzodiazepines used to manage insomnia include estazolam (ProSom®), flurazepam (Dalmane®), temazepam (Restoril®), and triazolam (Halcion®). Midazolam (Versed®), a short-acting...

January 21, 2025

DRUG FACT SHEET

Depressants

January 21, 2025

Depressants

Depressants will induce sleep, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, and prevent seizures.

January 21, 2025