What is true: benzodiazepines are typically used for…?

From the book – Chapter 15: Medicines and Medical Treatment

The right answer

Short-term relief of severe anxiety or panic

Benzodiazepines: lorazepam, clonazepam, alprazolam, diazepam. Fast acting; reduce anxiety, panic, and muscle tension. Short-term or crisis use because of dependence, sedation, and cognitive side effects.
Buspirone: non-sedating; takes a few weeks; used for generalised anxiety.
Beta-blockers: propranolol. Reduce tremor and palpitations. Often used for performance anxiety.

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