Benzodiazepines are a class of medicine which includes diazepam, lorazepam, bromazepam, alprazolam, nitrazepam, chlordiazepoxide and clonazepam.
Benzodiazepines are usually used to control seizures and anxiety as well other conditions related to the nervous system.
In particular they are used for the short term treatment of conditions such as:
These medicines may be given to you or your child for other reasons. Do check with your doctor what you are taking this for.
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