Klonopin Quick Facts
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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Buspar Quick Facts
Buspar is a antianxiety drug used to treat Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
Generic Name: Buspirone
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Zopiclone Quick Facts
Zopiclone is a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic typically used to treat insomnia. It is a controlled substance.
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Melatonin Quick Facts
Melatonin is a neurotransmitter which regulates one’s sleep cycle.
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Ambien Quick Facts
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
Seroquel is an atypical antipsychotic, with FDA approval for use in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
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Ativan Quick Facts
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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