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Klonopin Quick Facts

Posted on October 30, 2012 by

Klonopin belongs to the benzodiazepine family of pharmaceuticals (other examples include Xanax, Rohypnol, and Valium, to name a few). Klonopin works as an anxiolytic (antianxiety) drug, typically used in the treatment of anxiety and panic disorders.

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Ambien Quick Facts

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

Ambien is a powerful prescription sleep medication, in addition to being classified as a controlled substance in the United States. It is used to treat insomnia and poor sleep quality, usually prescribed by a psychiatrist as opposed to a primary care or family physician. It falls under the drug category of sedative-hypnotics and functions as a CNS depressant, working by slowing activity in the brain.

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Seroquel Quick Facts

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

Seroquel is an atypical antipsychotic, with FDA approval for use in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

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Ativan Quick Facts

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

Ativan is used for the short-term treatment of anxiety, insomnia, acute seizures including status epilepticus and sedation of hospitalised patients, as well as sedation of aggressive patients.

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