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    benzodiazepines - Glossary

    Benzodiazepines are a large group of psychoactive drugs with a calming, anti-anxiety and anti-spastic effect. They are used as hypnotics and sedatives. Their effect lasts from several hours to several days. One of their major disadvantages is that they can become addictive even if used for a relatively short time. more...

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    Using medication

    Some take benzodiazepines or medications containing zolpidem or zopiclon (known as “Z drugs”) during phases like this. They are some of the most commonly prescribed sleeping pills and sedatives. Benzodiazepines can relieve cramps, relax the muscles and make people feel calmer and less anxious. They are also used to help people fall asleep ... more...

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    Treatment options for generalized anxiety disorder ...

    Benzodiazepines: Benzodiazepines are sedatives that also help to relieve anxiety. They have a fast effect, but there is a risk of becoming dependent on them after just a few weeks of use. For this reason, benzodiazepines aren't recommended for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder. more...

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    What can help relieve anxiety before surgery? - Surgery ...

    What can help relieve anxiety before surgery? How can doctors and other medical professionals help? Do sedatives help relieve anxiety before surgery? What if you smoke cigarettes? What helps children cope with anxiety before an operation? How can parents help their child before an operation? What do hospitals offer? Follow-up care. Pain after ... more...

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    Medication for post-traumatic stress disorder - Post ...

    Antidepressants, sleeping pills and sedatives (benzodiazepines) are the most commonly used medications in the treatment of PTSD. Benzodiazepines aren’t suitable for the treatment of PTSD, though, because there’s a risk of becoming dependent on them and they hardly relieve the symptoms. more...

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    What role does medication play in the treatment of non ...

    Taking these medications can be a problem for people who operate machinery, too. Muscle relaxants known as benzodiazepines can be addictive as well. Due to these side effects, medical societies in Germany do not recommend using muscle relaxants for the treatment of back pain. more...

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    Depression: How effective are antidepressants ...

    Like psychological approaches, antidepressants are a key part of treating depression. They aim to relieve symptoms and prevent depression from coming back. more...

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    Insomnia

    Talking with your doctor may help you find out what is causing your insomnia. He or she can rule out any medical causes and, for instance, tell you about the different treatment options. If you have severe insomnia that's robbing you of sleep, it may be a good idea to get tested at a sleep laboratory. These laboratories have rooms in which your ... more...

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    Falls in older people

    Because dependency on benzodiazepines can start after just a few weeks at a low dose, it's not always easy to stop using it. Return to top . Can vitamin D prevent falls? Current research suggests that vitamin D can help to avoid falls in people who have low levels of vitamin D. Vitamin D doesn't have any effect in people who already have normal levels of vitamin D. A blood test is used to ... more...

  • Treatments and diagnostic tests

    What are immunological tests?

    What are immunological tests used for? Immunological tests are widely used. Their areas of application include: Bowel cancer screening: This test looks for the blood pigment hemoglobin, a sign of blood in stool. Blood in stool can be caused by various things, such as hemorrhoids, polyps or even bowel cancer. more...

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Updated September 24th 2019 September 24th 2019
Created September 16th 2013
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