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Temazepam (Restoril)
Diazepam
Lorazepam
Flurazepam (Dalmane)
Tiazolam (Halcion)

Drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, anxiety

Tolerance develops over weeks

Withdrawal
-can cause paranoia, panic attacks, muscle twitching, hallucinations

gradually decrease dose

benzodiazepine action

Enhance inhibitory effects of GABA

Promote sleep because they cause sedation which decreases amt. of time it takes to fall asleep.

benzodiazepine implications

Oversee night time ambulation, especially for older adults

Watch for signs of tox
-weakness
-slurred speech
-ataxia
-uncoordinated muscle movements
-respiratory depression

monitor pt, esp. older adults, for paradoxical reactions

monitor pt for signs of dependence and tolerance

taper benzodiazepines to prevent withdrawal

non-benzodiazepine drug names

Zolpidem (Ambien)
Zalepion (Sonata)
Eszopiclone (Lunesta)