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Valium (diazepam)
[Translate] GenericName: diazepam Brand Name: Valium, Diastat Drug Class: Diazepam is an anti-anxiety medication in the benzodiazepine family, the same family that includes: alprazolam (Xanax) clonazepam (Klonopin) lorazepam (Ativan) flurazepam (Dalmane) and others. Diazepam and other benzodiazepines act by enhancing the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. GABA is a neurotransmitter (a chemical [...]
Continue reading...Ativan (Lorazepam)
18. December 2009
[Translate] Generic Name: lorazepam Brand Name: Ativan Drug Class and Mechanism: Lorazepam is a drug used for treating anxiety. It is in the benzodiazepine family, the same family that includes diazepam (Valium) alprazolam (Xanax) clonazepam (Klonopin) flurazepam (Dalmane) and others. It is thought that excessive activity of nerves in the brain may cause anxiety and [...]
Continue reading...Anti-Anxiety Medication
8. December 2009
[Translate] Definition Before trying to understand antianxiety it is recommended to read about anxiety first, which is described here: Anxiety Disorders. Antianxiety medications are used in the treatment of stress related anxiety. The best treatment of anxiety is would a combination of both psychotherapy and pharmacology . Antianxiety medication is administered for the relief of anxiety This type [...]
Continue reading...Sleep Medication: Rozerem
28. November 2009
[Translate] Rozerem (ramelteon): Rozerem works differently from other sleep medications and is designed to work in conjunction with your body’s internal clock. It’s non-habit-forming, won’t make you feel groggy the next day, and is safe to use with many prescribed medications It’s not a controlled substance like most other prescription sleep medications Although Rozerem is [...]
Continue reading...Sleep Medication: Bipolar Sleep Disorder
27. November 2009
[Translate] What is bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder, or manic depression, is a medical illness that causes extreme shifts in mood, energy, and functioning. These shifts may be very dramatic. They vary over the course of a person’s life Over 10 million people in America have bipolar disorder, affecting equally men and women Bipolar disorder is a chronic and [...]
Continue reading...Sleep Medication: Trazodone
25. November 2009
[Translate] Trazodone Brand Name: Trazodone Generic Name: Trazodone Hydrochloride Drug Classification: Sleep/Depression Description: Trazodone is an tetracyclic antidepressant medication. It is thought to increase the activity of one of the brain chemicals (serotonin) which may become unbalanced and cause depression. It may also be used for relief of anxiety disorders (eg, sleeplessness, tension) [...]
Continue reading...Sleep Medication: Temazepam
23. November 2009
[Translate] Temazepam Brand Name: Temazepam Generic Name: Restoril Drug Classification: Sleeping Aid / Benzodiazepines Description: Temazepam (marketed under brand names Restoril, Euhypnos, Normison, Remestan, Tenox and Norkotral) is a powerful intermediate-acting benzodiazepine drug. Temazepam is used on a short-term basis to help you fall asleep and stay asleep through the night [...]
Continue reading...Sleep Medication: Nitrazepam
22. November 2009
[Translate] Nitrazepam Brand Name: Nitrazepam Generic Name: Mogadon Drug Classification: Sleeping Aid Description: Nitrazepam is a sedative used to treat insomnia. Nitrazepam is in the group of drugs known as benzodiazepines, a class of antidepressants, anti-panic agents, and muscle relaxants. Nitrazepam is usually used as a short term treatment for temporary insomnia, but [...]
Continue reading...Sleep Medication: Sonata
22. November 2009
[Translate] Sonata Brand Name: Sonata Generic Name: Zaleplon Drug Classification: Sleeping Aid Description: ZALEPLON (Sonata) is a sedative-type drug that helps to treat difficulty falling asleep (insomnia). If your main sleep problem is waking up after falling asleep, then zaleplon will not be helpful for you. Zaleplon helps people with problems falling asleep [...]
Continue reading...Sleep Medication: Lunesta
21. November 2009
[Translate] Lunesta® (eszopiclone) is a prescription sleep medicine used in adults for the treatment of a sleep problem called insomnia. Symptoms of insomnia include trouble falling asleep and waking up often during the nightIn clinical studies LUNESTA was proven effective to help the majority of patients fall asleep quickly and stay asleep for up to 7 [...]
Continue reading...Sleep Drugs: Ambien
15. November 2009
[Translate] Ambien (zolpidem) Ambien is available in two forms Ambien (and its generic), which help you fall asleep, and Ambien CR (no generic), approved to help you fall asleep fast and stay asleep. Usefull information about ambien: Ambien may not be safe for those who have a history of depression, liver or kidney disease, or [...]
Continue reading...Sleep Medications
14. November 2009
[Translate] The following articles were written in June 2009: Sleep Meciation part I written on June 2, 2009 Sleep Meciation Part II written on June 3, 2009 Please refer to the following articles for more information on Sleep Medication, Sleep Aids and Sedatives, Sleep Medication Types, and many more: Sleep Medication [...]
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