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    Benzodiazepines are a class of drugs used to treat anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, and seizures. Some common benzodiazepines are Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, and Ativan. Side effects may include drowsiness, dizziness, impaired coordination, and increased risk of falls or accidents with long term use. There is also a risk of dependence and memory problems. Antipsychotics and antidepressants are also commonly used drugs for treating mental health conditions.

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    Benzodiazepines are a class of drugs used to treat anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, and seizures. Some common benzodiazepines are Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, and Ativan. Side effects may include drowsiness, dizziness, impaired coordination, and increased risk of falls or accidents with long term use. There is also a risk of dependence and memory problems. Antipsychotics and antidepressants are also commonly used drugs for treating mental health conditions.

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    Psychopharmacology

    BENZODIAZEPINES

    Benzodiazepines are used for treating:


    • anxiety and panic
    • seizures (convulsions)
    • insomnia or trouble sleeping
    WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF BENZODIAZEPINES?

    • alprazolam (Xanax)
    • chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
    • clonazepam (Klonopin)
    • clorazepate (Tranxene)
    • diazepam (Valium)
    • estazolam (Prosom)
    • flurazepam (Dalmane)
    • lorazepam (Ativan)
    • midazolam (Versed)
    • oxazepam (Serax)
    • temazepam (Restoril)
    • triazolam (Halcion)
    • quazepam (Doral)
    Side effects

     The side effects of benzodiazepine use may include:


    • drowsiness
    • confusion
    • dizziness
    • impaired coordination, increasing the risk of falls and accidents
    • depression
    • increased anxiety
    Side effects

     memory problems
    • behavioral changes — for example, increased risk taking
    • delirium, especially in older people
    • risk of dependence, especially with long-term use
    • possibly an increased risk of dementia, although scientists are
    unsure of this
    ATYPICAL ANTIPSYCHOTICS

     Aripiprazole
     Clozapine
     Fluoxetine
     Olanzapine
     Paliperidone
     Quetiapine
     Risperidone
     Ziprasidone
     Haloperidol
    Anti-psychotic typical

     Haloperidol
     Trifluoperazine
     Fluphenazine
     Thioridazine
     Chlorpromazine
     Mesoridazine
     Perphenazine
    Antidepressants

     Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)


     Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
     Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
     Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
     Atypical Antidepressants
    Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
    (SSRIs)
     Fluoxetine (Prozac, Fluoxicare,Prizma)
     Citalopram (Recital)
     Escitalopram
     Fluvoxamine
     Paroxetine
     Sertraline (Seraline, Lustral)
    Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake
    Inhibitors (SNRIs)

     Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq, Khedezla)


     Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
     Levomilnacipran (Fetzima)
     Venlafaxine (Effexor XR)
    Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)

     Imipramine (Tofranil)
     Clomipramine (Anafranil)
     Desipramine
     Trimipramine
     Amitriptyline
    Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)

     Isocarboxazid (Marplan)
     Phenelzine (Nardil)
     Selegiline (Emsam)
     Tranylcypromine (Parnate)
    Atypical Antidepressants

     Bupropion
     Mirtazapine (Remeron)
     Nefazodone
     Trazodone
     Vortioxetine (Trintellix)

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