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Benzodiazepines5

• Benzodiazepines, sedative-hypnotic drugs that include Xanax and Valium 929 deaths. (wordnik.com)
• Belonging to the azaspirodecanedione drug class, 2 buspirone is a serotonin 5-HT 1A receptor agonist that is not chemically or pharmacologically related to benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and other sedative/anxiolytic drugs. (arlen.com.br)
• Buspirone hydrochloride tablets, USP are an antianxiety agent that is not chemically or pharmacologically related to the benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or other sedative/anxiolytic drugs. (arlen.com.br)
• Bromazepam (Brand Name: Lexotan ) is a Schedule IV benzodiazepines with sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic and skeletal muscle relaxant properties and is used in the treatment of anxiety disorders. (gouv.fr)
• And while safe in overdoses when they are the only agent, combined with alcohol or opioids, benzodiazepines can be lethal and have played a significant role in the current overdose crisis. (medscape.com)

Hypnotics1

• It belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics, which have the potential for abuse and addiction. (qwarkhealth.com)

Hypnotic14

• Flurazepam, a benzodiazepine derivative, is a hypnotic agent which does not appear to decrease dream time as measured by rapid eye movements (REM). (pharmacycode.com)
• Glutethimide is a hypnotic sedative that was introduced by Ciba in 1954 as a safe alternative to barbiturates to treat insomnia. (wikipedia.org)
• Used in the treatment of severe anxiety disorders, as a hypnotic in the short-term management of insomnia, as a sedative and premedicant, as an anticonvulsant, and in the management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. (pharmacycode.com)
• Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word sedative-hypnotic . (wordnik.com)
• This may include an opiate and sedative-hypnotic abstinence syndrome once the combination is discontinued. (wordnik.com)
• In May, an FDA panel recommended approval of fospropofol disodium, a sedative-hypnotic agent for use in patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures such as colonoscopies, but panel members stressed they would like to see more data on how the drug will affect older and obese people. (wordnik.com)
• Eisai is seeking FDA approval of fospropofol disodium, a sedative-hypnotic agent for use in patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures such as colonoscopies. (wordnik.com)
• Food and Drug Administration last year to require that Ambien, Lunesta and other " sedative-hypnotic " drugs carry strong warnings. (wordnik.com)
• When we say sedative-hypnotic , it helps you go to sleep quickly. (wordnik.com)
• She hesitates, then jams a vial of amnestic mixed with a sedative-hypnotic into an empty hypo. (wordnik.com)
• Once this reaction was over, both groups were given an injection of alcohol, and the sedative-hypnotic response was measured. (wordnik.com)
• The net neuro-inhibitory effects result in the observed sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic, and muscle relaxant properties. (minclinic.ru)
• Lexotan is a lipophilic, long-acting benzodiazepine and with sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic and skeletal muscle relaxant properties. (gouv.fr)
• Results: The potential nutritional effects of S. chinensis are discussed, including its ability to enhance immunity, function as an antioxidant, anti-allergen, antidepressant, and anti-anxiety agent, as well as its ability to act as a sedative-hypnotic and improve memory, cognitive function, and metabolic imbalances. (bvsalud.org)

Anxiolytic2

• An anxiolytic benzodiazepine derivative with anticonvulsant, sedative, and amnesic properties. (minclinic.ru)
• The results suggest that the ethanolic extract of E. arvense seems to possess anxiolytic effect with lower sedative activity than that of diazepam. (nih.gov)

Muscle relaxant properties1

• In high dosage, the sedative and muscle-relaxant properties appear. (gouv.fr)

Anticonvulsant3

• Phenytoin is an anticonvulsant agent used primarily to prevent seizures in conditions such as epilepsy. (epnet.com)
• Other anticonvulsant agents include carbamazepine , phenobarbital , primidone , and valproic acid . (epnet.com)
• Kava Kava has been found to have sedative properties and works as a muscle relaxant, painkiller, and anticonvulsant. (destress.com)

Anticonvulsants1

• Because of the potentially serious consequences, you should avoid combining these herbs with anticonvulsants or other drugs that also have sedative or depressant effects, unless advised by your physician. (epnet.com)

Insomnia7

• The herb kava (Piper methysticum) has a sedative effect and is used for anxiety and insomnia. (epnet.com)
• In the general population, persistent insomnia has been associated with a higher risk of developing clinical anxiety or depression. (cancer.gov)
• 1 - 5 ] Anxiety and depression-common psychological responses to the diagnosis of cancer, cancer treatment, and hospitalization-are highly correlated with insomnia. (cancer.gov)
• Valerian works as both an anti-anxiety agent and as a sedative and has been used since the days of ancient Greece and Rome as a remedy for insomnia. (destress.com)
• Catnip is used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and may help alleviate the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. (destress.com)
• This herb grows wild in the southeastern and south central United States, and it is believed to be an effective herbal treatment for anxiety and insomnia. (destress.com)
• Librium came first, in 1960, followed by Valium in 1962, and they were seen as an improvement over barbiturates for the treatment of anxiety, insomnia , and seizures. (medscape.com)

Mild5

• The same compounds responsible for the herb's heady fragrance - namely, aldehydes and ketones - exert mild sedative and anti-anxiety effects. (herbalmusings.com)
• Ativan is a mild tranquilizer, sedative, and central nervous system depressant. (calldrmatt.com)
• Hydrocodone is an effective antitussive (anti-cough) agent, and as an opiate it is also an effective analgesic for mild to moderate pain control. (resolutionsofpalmbeach.com)
• Passionflower , like valerian, has mild sedative properties. (destress.com)
• This hormone has many metabolic functions and can have a mild sedative effect that promotes calmness and relaxation. (drmarcantel.com)

Analgesic2

• Decacil has antianxiety, sedative, appetite-stimulating and weak analgesic actions. (minclinic.ru)
• Another research team found that an extract of Boswellia serrata resin produced sedative and analgesic outcomes in rats. (ancient-origins.net)

Anesthesia1

• Inhalation anesthetics have advantages over intravenous agents in that the depth of anesthesia can be changed rapidly by altering the inhaled concentration. (lookformedical.com)

Disorders11

• Buspirone is used to treat certain anxiety disorders or to relieve the symptoms of anxiety. (arlen.com.br)
• For the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety, withdrawal symptoms of acute alcoholism, and preoperative apprehension and anxiety. (minclinic.ru)
• My experience (through clients) has been where it was used for managing anxiety disorders, although at least one of those struggled with depression and SAD as well. (psychlinks.ca)
• PRESCRIBED FOR: Buspirone is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. (psychlinks.ca)
• It is not very effective in persons with severe anxiety, panic disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorders. (psychlinks.ca)
• And though the research regarding CBD as a sleeping aid is in its early stages of development, it may help with that as well, as one of the main underlying causes of sleep disorders is anxiety, and it makes sense, as the barrage of disturbing thoughts and overwhelming emotions certainly doesn't help falling asleep at night. (kayavax.com)
• Chamomile calms by depressing the central nervous system and can help with sleep disorders and anxiety. (destress.com)
• Passionflower is believed to work as a treatment for sleep disorders, and it may also work as an anti-anxiety and anti-hypertensive agent. (destress.com)
• It is primarily used to treat anxiety disorders and can help temporarily relieve symptoms of anxiety or tension. (qwarkhealth.com)
• Meprobamate is a prescription medication that is typically used to treat anxiety disorders or temporarily relieve symptoms of anxiety or tension. (qwarkhealth.com)
• Meprobamate, a medication commonly known as Miltown or Equanil, is a prescription drug used to treat anxiety disorders and provide temporary relief from symptoms of anxiety or tension. (qwarkhealth.com)

Depressant2

• They concluded IA also may be an anti-depressant and anti-anxiety agent that leaves people feeling relaxed. (ancient-origins.net)
• It may also be an anti-depressant. (ancient-origins.net)

Opiate1

• Opiate drugs are narcotic sedatives that depress activity of the central nervous system, reduce pain, and induce sleep. (resolutionsofpalmbeach.com)

Benzodiazepine1

• DOSING: Unlike antianxiety medications of the benzodiazepine class which are effective after a single dose, effectiveness with buspirone may require two or more weeks of treatment. (psychlinks.ca)

Drugs3

• It is most often prescribed to treat the symptoms associated with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), such as tension, dizziness, fear, pounding heartbeat, and other symptoms people might feel.It is considered to be less sedating than other drugs that treat anxiety symptoms. (arlen.com.br)
• Further, they asked, could extracts of frankincense or Boswellia be used by pharmacologists to create drugs that would fight depression and anxiety? (ancient-origins.net)
• It belongs to a class of drugs called anxiolytics, which help to reduce feelings of anxiety and promote relaxation. (qwarkhealth.com)

Barbiturate1

• noun A drug, such as a barbiturate or antianxiety agent, that depresses the activity of the central nervous system and is used to relieve anxiety and induce sleep. (wordnik.com)

Generalized anxiety2

• Buspar (buspirone) is an anti-anxiety drug used to treat anxiety and it may improve symptoms of depression in patients with generalized anxiety disorder. (arlen.com.br)
• The Food and Drug Administration approved the use of buspirone for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in 1986. (psychlinks.ca)

Symptoms2

• This medicine brings serotonin levels back to normal which can reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety. (arlen.com.br)
• There are several studies showing that CBD is able to decrease the symptoms of social anxiety. (kayavax.com)

Nervousness1

• In low dosage, it diminishes anxiety, tension and nervousness. (gouv.fr)

Valerian1

• Several studies also showed that the amygdala, a region in the mid-brain associated with anxiety and emotion, was inhibited after taking a valerian root supplement. (kayavax.com)

Feelings of anxiety1

• For the last 5 years, I've been taking the drug 'Ativan' for my feelings of anxiety. (calldrmatt.com)

Depression and anxiety2

• However, it is not a rare case when a psychological treatment is based on a combination of Wellbutrin and Buspar as it helps to effectively tackle depression and anxiety at the same time. (arlen.com.br)
• L-Tyrosine is used by the body during the production of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine, epinephrine, and dopamine, and it may also be effective as a treatment for depression and anxiety. (destress.com)

Alcohol1

• Additionally, it is crucial to avoid alcohol consumption while using meprobamate, as this can increase the sedative effects and potentially cause serious side effects. (qwarkhealth.com)

Tension3

• However, buspirone usually is not used for anxiety or tension caused by the stress of everyday life. (arlen.com.br)
• Lexotan is indicated for the treatment of tension, anxiety and agitation. (gouv.fr)
• The anxiety or tension associated with the general stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with medicines. (gouv.fr)

Medications1

• 1-5 It has also been suggested that ginkgo might interfere with the effectiveness of some anti-seizure medications, including phenytoin. (epnet.com)

Pharmacology1

• Over the past several years, there have been significant advances in the study of digoxin pharmacology and its potential non-cardiac clinical applications, including anti-inflammatory, antineoplastic, metabolic, and antimicrobial use. (bvsalud.org)

Herb1

• This herb has shown to be a strong anti bacterial, anti fungal and yeast killer. (king-cart.com)

Effects7

• In one case report, a 54-year-old man was hospitalized for lethargy and disorientation, side effects attributed to his having taken the combination of kava and the anti-anxiety agent alprazolam (Xanax) for 3 days. (epnet.com)
• Jagestedt M, von Bahr C: [Combination of serotonergic agents resulted in severe adverse effects]. (arlen.com.br)
• Honokiol also selectively modulates gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors, producing powerful anti-anxiety results, while avoiding the side effects of many sedatives. (king-cart.com)
• It is mainly an anti-anxiety agent with similar side effects to diazepam. (gouv.fr)
• Incensole acetate definitely has anti-anxiety and anti-inflammatory effects (in mice). (ancient-origins.net)
• Most of the terpenes have a carboxylic acid structure and so they produce anti-inflammatory effects. (citiesbrasil.com)
• Due to its sedative effects, meprobamate can cause drowsiness and impair your ability to perform tasks that require alertness, such as driving or operating machinery. (qwarkhealth.com)

Effect6

• The general sedative effect of the glutethimide also adds to the effect of the combination. (wikipedia.org)
• Ketamine induced hypnosis and actophotometer was used to evaluate sedative effect with various extracts in mice. (nih.gov)
• however, anti-inflammatory effect may be useful in chronic active hepatitis (especially idiopathic) to reduce nausea and vomiting and enable patient to retain food and fluids. (surenapps.com)
• Thus, CBD can have a calming and maybe even sleep-inducing effect, but not by sedating you or jump-starting sleep like a tranquilizer, but rather by relieving you of the anxiety and letting you relax. (kayavax.com)
• Similarly to the way Valium and Xanax work, these compounds are linked to the inhibition of GABA(A) receptors in the brain, which yields a calming and sedative effect. (kayavax.com)
• It has been found to be effective in the treatment of various health problems, including as an anti-inflammatory effect. (citiesbrasil.com)

Medication4

• Some may think that Buspar is classified as an antidepressant while others strongly believe that Buspar medication is a sedative medicine. (arlen.com.br)
• Buspar or buspirone is used as an anti-anxiety medication. (arlen.com.br)
• DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Buspirone is an antianxiety medication that works by stimulating serotonin type 1A receptors on nerves thereby altering the chemical messages that nerves transmit to each other. (psychlinks.ca)
• There are risks to both starting and stopping sedatives, and if we insist a patient stop a medication because of potential risk, then we are cutting them off from being a partner in their own care. (medscape.com)

Relaxation1

• GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid) works to promote relaxation and reduce anxiety by inhibiting the firing of the brain's neurons. (destress.com)

Lorazepam1

• Ativan is the brand name for Lorazepam, an anti-anxiety agent. (resolutionsofpalmbeach.com)

Substances1

• Once ingested, it reaches the brain and acts as a relaxing agent without sedative properties that are common among anti anxiety substances. (amritavitamin.com)

Hormone1

• Medical research of magnolia bark indicates it's biphenol compounds (magnolol and honokiol) have the ability to control levels of the body's primary stress hormone, cortisol making it an ideal anti-stress and anti-anxiety agent. (king-cart.com)

Buspar1

• Busperone (Here in the US, its trade name is Buspar) is an anti-anxiety agent. (psychlinks.ca)

Inflammation2

• These agents also ease inflammation and stimulate tissue repair. (herbalmusings.com)
• This compound has been found to be an ideal treatment for everything from anxiety, inflammation and weight loss, to the treatment of stroke and periodontal disease. (king-cart.com)

Decrease1

• Reduce oxygen demands by decreasing anxiety, reduce fever, decrease pain, and limit visitors if necessary. (surenapps.com)

Buspirone2

• Lately, I am starting to feel like trying a different medicine and read that Buspirone may work as an antidepressant/anti-anxiety medicine. (psychlinks.ca)
• Buspirone is especially effective in persons with generalized anxiety of a limited or moderate degree. (psychlinks.ca)

Properties1

• A 2015 review also concluded that CBD can be useful in treating PTSD, social and generalized anxiety and even depression thanks to its calming properties. (kayavax.com)

Severe anxiety1

• Severe anxiety and sleepless nights, however, are not benign conditions. (medscape.com)

Injection1

• A blocking of nerve conduction to a specific area by an injection of an anesthetic agent. (lookformedical.com)

Reduce1

• A range of methods used to reduce pain and anxiety during dental procedures. (lookformedical.com)

Treat1

• In addition to being used to treat anxiety or panic states, bromazepam may be used as a premedicant prior to minor surgery. (gouv.fr)

Treatment1

• If the patient is in heart failure, typical pharmacologic agents for treatment of heart failure may also be indicated. (surenapps.com)

Mice1

• The petroleum ether (PE), chloroform (CH), ethanol (ETH) and water extracts of E. arvense stems were evaluated for anti-anxiety activity in mice using elevated plus maze model. (nih.gov)

Found1

• It has also been found to be an antibacterial, antifungal, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, sedative and anti-anxiety agent. (citiesbrasil.com)