Antianxiety Drugs (Sedatives)

Antianxiety drugs depress the central nervous system and suppress anxiety, sleepiness and relax muscles. They are also called downers or minor tranquilizers. When abused, many of these drugs can lead to unconsciousness and death. Sedatives include: barbiturates, benzodiazepines, carisoprodol, glutethimide, ketamine (Ketaset®), opioids, opium, and zopiclone. Talk about all antianxiety drugs on this forum.

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using lorazepam for a long time

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I have started using Lorazepam about 3 years ago because I couldn't sleep and also had severe anxiety problems at college. Since then I have rarely went to sleep without it. I usually take 0.5 mg, but sometimes it takes a whole pill (1 mg) to put me to sleep (very rarely). However, I have...

by drakeus over a year ago

over a year ago by Rudy

how long does concerta stay in your system

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I AM TAKING CONCERTA BUT MY FAMILY DOESNT KNOW. THEY DONT APPROVE OF MEDICINES TO HELP MENTALLY SO I HAVE KEPT IF FROM THEM. i WAS GIVEN A PERSCRIPTION BY MY DOCTOR FOR IT BUT MY MOTHER KEEPS STAYING SHE'S GOING TO DRUG TEST ME IM AFRAID CAUSE I KNOW SHE WONT UNDERSTAND WHY IM TAKING THE MEDICINE...

by jenny54 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

anyone using benzodiazepines?

Is anyone using benzodiazepines? How does this medications work for you? Are you satisfied with its effects? Have you notice any side effects you are not able to deal with? I know that I am asking too many questions but I want to be well informed about Benzodiazepines. If you have answers... you...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by jesshess324605

Buspirone For Anxiety?

I was diagnosed with anxiety two weeks ago. I always had problems with panic but I never thought that it come to the point where it would control my life. Doctor proscribed me medicine called buspirone. I would like to know more about this medicine. Thanx

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by xsherryx

Info about Ambien and Ambien CR

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I started suffering from insomnia in the period of my exams. I just couldn’t return to the normal sleep regime after spending so many nights awake and learning. My doctor prescribed the drug called Ambien and he also warned me about the possible side effects. I’ve just started taking it and I...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Herbal version of Xanax, is that really real?!

I have been taking Xanax for the last two years and it has worked well for me, but unfortunately not without side effects. So when someone I know mentioned that there is a herbal version of Xanax that works in the same way but without the side effects, I was really fascinated! Is that really real,...

by mart72156330 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Anxiety due to Klonopin withdrawal

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In the morning I have anxiety that is unbearable. I have lonely feelings, fear of the building that I live in, fear of the town I live in, and terrible anxiety and panic attacks. Every day is the same. We moved two months ago from another state. I don't think moving has anything to do with the...

by dain157461 over a year ago

over a year ago by Tori

Klonopin Withdrawal issue

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Hi everyone, I am new to this so bear with me. I am a fairly healthy 24 year old male. I have suffered from mild panic attacks (I can count them on one hand) for the last several years, and finally went to the doctor for help. I was prescribed Klonopin at .50 mg a day up to 2 doses a day, and took...

by Brento311134796 over a year ago

over a year ago by jlmentze

Trazadone for sleep

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Hi, I have been taking 50 mg of Trazadone for 2 years, and then they increased my dosage to 100mg. Is it too much for treatment of mild depression and insomnia?

by swan245 over a year ago

over a year ago by lisa