benzodiazepine
noun
ben·zo·di·az·e·pine
ˌben-zō-dī-ˈa-zə-ˌpēn 
: any of a group of aromatic lipophilic amines (such as diazepam and chlordiazepoxide) used especially as tranquilizers
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Beta blockers can be an attractive alternative to SSRIs or benzodiazepines like Xanax for a couple of reasons.
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Aviel Kanter, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2025
Tolerance is a side effect of many medications, such as opiates and benzodiazepines, which are often used to help treat pain and anxiety.
—Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
Medical Treatments and Medications In the short term, your healthcare provider may prescribe a benzodiazepine to treat shortness of breath, such as Valium (diazepam), Xanax (alprazolam), or Ativan (lorazepam).
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
Summary Klonopin is a long-acting benzodiazepine medication that is often used for seizures and anxiety disorders.
—Megan Nunn, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
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Aviel Kanter, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2025
Tolerance is a side effect of many medications, such as opiates and benzodiazepines, which are often used to help treat pain and anxiety.
—Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
Medical Treatments and Medications In the short term, your healthcare provider may prescribe a benzodiazepine to treat shortness of breath, such as Valium (diazepam), Xanax (alprazolam), or Ativan (lorazepam).
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
Summary Klonopin is a long-acting benzodiazepine medication that is often used for seizures and anxiety disorders.
—Megan Nunn, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
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benzodiazepine
noun
ben·zo·di·az·e·pine
ˌben-zō-dī-ˈaz-ə-ˌpēn
: any of a group of aromatic lipophilic amines (as diazepam and chlordiazepoxide) used especially as tranquilizers
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