Asked by Grace Devine on Jun 16, 2024

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What class of psychiatric drugs includes Valium and Xanax

A)  mood stabilizers
B)  antianxiety drugs 
C)  antipsychotic drugs
D)  antidepressant drugs

Antianxiety Drugs

Medications designed to relieve anxiety by altering the chemical balance in the brain, often used as part of a treatment plan for anxiety disorders.

Valium

A prescription medication used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures; known chemically as diazepam.

Xanax

A prescription medication, generically known as alprazolam, commonly used to treat anxiety and panic disorders by acting on the brain and nerves to produce a calming effect.

  • Gain an understanding of the immediate and prolonged impacts of antianxiety drugs.
  • Discern and grasp the side reactions associated with distinct classifications of psychiatric medicine.
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Desteny RodriguezJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Valium (diazepam) and Xanax (alprazolam) belong to the class of antianxiety drugs called benzodiazepines.