INFORMATION ABOUT BENZODIAZEPINES: TAVOR, VALIUM, RIVOTRIL, ATIVAN

Benzodiazepines possess a class of drugs frequently prescribed for the treatment of stress. Common benzodiazepines include Tavor, Valium, Rivotril, and Ativan. Each of these drugs operates on the central nervous system to increase the effects of a neurotransmitter identified as GABA. This leads in a calming effect, reducing feelings of apprehension