Question 1

what is the safest benzodiazepine?

Accepted Answer

None: There is no safest benzodiazepine. All are dangerous to some extent or another. All are addictive & habit forming, can alter your thinking process, increase your risk for falling & breaking a bone, and increase your risk for dying. Yes, they can also relieve anxiety, induce sleep & relax muscles by making you not care about anything. But talk to your doc to be sure benefit outweighs risk.

Question 2

can you tell me what is the best benzodiazepine?

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There is no "best": Benzodiazepines all work on the same receptors, and pretty much do the same thing.  Some are short-acting, others intermediate, others long-acting. Some are rapidly absorbed, others slowly.  Some hit the brain very fast, others much more slowly.  If you want something for temporary anxiety, a rapidly-absorbed short acting drug (like xanax (alprazolam) or ativan) may be best, for gad, Clonazepam or librium.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: benzodiazepine?

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ANXIOLYTIC: They are used for anxiety and other mental conditions.

Question 4

can you take passion flower if you're currently taking a benzodiazepine?

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Yes: They may be taken together. There are no drug interactions listed on www.Drugs.Com, but you must realize that both of these can cause sedation and that the sedation can be combined.

Question 5

in what way are benzodiazepines actually created?

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Manufactured: Benzodiazepines are created by manufacturing them in labs.  They do not come from any natural substance or plant.

Question 6

are benzodiazepines safe?

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepines: Used for short-term treatment of anxiety, muscle spasm, insomnia, agitation, sedation, they are safe, as long as closely monitored by your doctor.

Question 7

is cyclobenzaprine a benzodiazepine?

Accepted Answer

No: Cyclobenzaprine, also known as flexeril, (cyclobenzaprine hcl) is not a benzodiazepine.  It is more closely related to the tricyclic antidepressants, and is used for muscle spasms.

Question 8

can certain benzodiazepines treat pain?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: They can cut anxiety & relax muscles which may help indirectly.

Question 9

why was i given  benzodiazepine for tmj?

Accepted Answer

Stress reduction: Often one of the causes of TMJ is stress.   The benzodiazepine reduces your anxiety and stress and also helps you sleep better at night so that your joints can heal.

Question 10

can benzodiazepine treat hallucinations?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Benzo's are more likely to be associated with hallucinations, especially in overdoses or during drug withdrawal. Many report nightmares or vivid dreams while taking benzo's. Only one mention of benzo's used to treat auditory hallucinations in schizophrenic pt concluded effect resulted from muscle relaxing  & anxiolytic effects.

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