https://www.psychdb.com/ 2026-07-18T02:10:18-0700 https://www.psychdb.com/ https://www.psychdb.com/lib/tpl/bootstrap3/images/favicon.ico text/html 2020-10-20T14:11:10-0700 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.psychdb.com/meds/benzos/1-diazepam?rev=1603228270&do=diff Diazepam Primer Diazepam is a medication in the benzodiazepine class. Onset Diazepam is highly lipophilic and has a fast onset of action Metabolites Metabolism of diazepam results in the active metabolites oxazepam, desmethyldiazepam, and temazepam. These metabolites increase the duration of drug action and can have an impact in older adults and in those with extensive hepatic disease. text/html 2020-04-30T22:17:06-0700 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.psychdb.com/meds/benzos/2-clonazepam?rev=1588310226&do=diff Clonazepam benzo-drug text/html 2025-01-13T18:21:11-0700 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.psychdb.com/meds/benzos/3-alprazolam?rev=1736821271&do=diff Alprazolam Primer Alprazolam is a high-potency benzodiazepine used in the treatment of anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder. Resources * What's Alprazolam's Deal? - Nils Wendel, MD benzo-drug text/html 2020-04-30T22:17:07-0700 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.psychdb.com/meds/benzos/4-lorazepam?rev=1588310227&do=diff Lorazepam benzo-drug text/html 2020-04-30T22:17:07-0700 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.psychdb.com/meds/benzos/5-oxazepam?rev=1588310227&do=diff Oxazepam benzo-drug text/html 2020-04-30T22:17:07-0700 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.psychdb.com/meds/benzos/6-temazepam?rev=1588310227&do=diff Temazepam Primer * Trade name: Restoril * Half-life: 8-20 hours * Tmax = 2-3 hours Indications * Insomnia: 7.5mg-30mg benzo-drug text/html 2020-04-30T22:17:07-0700 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.psychdb.com/meds/benzos/7-triazolam?rev=1588310227&do=diff Triazolam Primer * Trade name: Halcion * Half-life: 2-4 hours Indications * Insomnia: 0.125mg, 0.25mg benzo-drug text/html 2020-04-30T22:17:07-0700 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.psychdb.com/meds/benzos/8-midazolam?rev=1588310227&do=diff Midazolam Primer benzo-drug text/html 2020-04-30T22:17:07-0700 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.psychdb.com/meds/benzos/clobazam?rev=1588310227&do=diff Clobazam Primer benzo-drug text/html 2021-12-26T13:22:02-0700 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.psychdb.com/meds/benzos/deprescribe-tapering?rev=1640553722&do=diff Deprescribing and Tapering Benzodiazepines Primer Deprescribing (or tapering) benzodiazepines is an important clinical skill. While there may be some indication for long-term use of benzodiazepines for certain individuals, most individuals on benzodiazepines do not need to be on it long-term! Studies showing the long-term efficacy of benzodiazepines are lacking. When tapering benzodiazepines, consider the duration of treatment, the dose, and the half-life of the benzodiazepine. If the patient … text/html 2020-04-30T22:17:07-0700 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.psychdb.com/meds/benzos/estazolam?rev=1588310227&do=diff Estazolam Primer * Trade name: ProSom * Half-life: 8-24 hours Indications * Insomnia: 1-2mg benzo-drug text/html 2020-04-30T22:17:07-0700 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.psychdb.com/meds/benzos/flurazepam?rev=1588310227&do=diff Flurazepam Primer * Trade name: Dalmane * Half-life: 48-120 hours Indications * Insomnia: 15mg, 30mg benzo-drug text/html 2022-01-25T16:12:44-0700 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.psychdb.com/meds/benzos/home?rev=1643155964&do=diff Introduction to Benzodiazepines Primer Benzodiazepines are a class of psychotropic medications with sedative-hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant effects. Benzodiazepines are among the most misused and misprescribed medications in the world. text/html 2022-01-25T16:10:30-0700 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.psychdb.com/meds/benzos/midazolam?rev=1643155830&do=diff Midazolam Primer Midazolam is a short-acting injectable benzodiazepine with rapid onset that is commonly used in seizures, anesthesia, and acute agitation. Indications * Acute agitation * Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementiaPassmore, M. J., Sheldon, L., Lax, S., Wilkins‐Ho, M., & Illing, M. (2009). Oral Midazolam for dementia‐related response agitation. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 57(3), 561-562. text/html 2020-04-30T22:17:08-0700 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.psychdb.com/meds/benzos/quazepam?rev=1588310228&do=diff Quazepam Primer * Trade name: Doral * Half-life: 48-120 hours Indications * Insomnia: 7.5mg, 15mg benzo-drug