Posts tagged Xanax
What You Need To Know About Benzodiazepines – Are They Friend Or Foe?

Benzodiazepines (also known as ‘Benzos”) are a class of psychoactive drugs which are used to treat a range of medical conditions, including anxiety and muscle disorders, and they are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the USA. Almost everyone has heard of Xanax, which was the most  commonly prescribed  benzodiazepine drug  that was used to treat psychiatric conditions between 2005 and 2015. Other popular brand names are Valium, Klonopin, Ativan, and Librium. Today we will learn how these medications work, what they are used for and the side effects and risks associated with their long-term use

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