anxiolytics

• benzodiazepines have proved to be the most effective in relieving anxiety and are the drugs most frequently prescribed.
• buspirone is a nonbenzodiazepine often used for the relief of anxiety.
• benzodiazepines mediate the actions of the amino acid GABA, the major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain.
• buspirone is believed to exert its anxiolytic effect by acting as a partial agonist at serotonin receptors, which decreases serotonin turnover
• diazepam (Valium), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), and clonazepam are often used to manage alcohol withdrawal as well as to relieve anxiety
• temazepam (Restoril), triazolam (Halcion), and flurazepam (Dalmane) are most often prescribed for sleep rather than for relief of anxiety
• psychological dependence on benzodiazepines is common; clients fear the return of anxiety symptoms or believe they are incapable of handling anxiety without the drugs. this can lead to overuse or abuse of these drugs.
• the side effects most commonly reported with benzodiazepines are those associated with CNS depression, such as (D) drowsiness, (S) sedation, poor (C) coordination, and impaired (M) memory or clouded (S) sensorium.
• the side effects most commonly reported with benzodiazepines are those associated with CNS depression, such as (D) drowsiness, (S) sedation, poor (C) coordination, and impaired (M) memory or clouded (S) sensorium.
• the side effects most commonly reported with benzodiazepines are those associated with CNS depression, such as (D) drowsiness, (S) sedation, poor (C) coordination, and impaired (M) memory or clouded (S) sensorium.
• the side effects most commonly reported with benzodiazepines are those associated with CNS depression, such as (D) drowsiness, (S) sedation, poor (C) coordination, and impaired (M) memory or clouded (S) sensorium.
• the side effects most commonly reported with benzodiazepines are those associated with CNS depression, such as (D) drowsiness, (S) sedation, poor (C) coordination, and impaired (M) memory or clouded (S) sensorium.
• common side effects from buspirone include (D) dizziness, (S) sedation, (N) nausea, and (h) headache
• common side effects from buspirone include (D) dizziness, (S) sedation, (N) nausea, and (h) headache
• common side effects from buspirone include (D) dizziness, (S) sedation, (N) nausea, and (h) headache
• common side effects from buspirone include (D) dizziness, (S) sedation, (N) nausea, and (h) headache
• benzodiazepines strongly potentiate the effects of alcohol; one drink while on a benzodiazepine may have the effect of three drinks.
• benzodiazepine withdrawal can be fatal. after the client has started a course of therapy, they should never discontinue benzodiazepines abruptly or without the supervision of the physician.