These drugs calm people. While they are not as powerful as antipsychotics they do have the problem that people can become dependent on them. For this reason they are used sparingly outside hospitals.

CLASS & DRUGS	TRADE NAME	POSSIBLE EFFECTS	CAUTIONS
Benzodiazepine
Lorazepam Diazepam Clonazepam	LORZEM ATIVAN LORAPAM             D-PAM PRO-PAM RIVOTRIL	Benzodiazepines may cause: fatigue, drowsiness, problems with coordination and concentration, breathing inefficiency, urinary incontinence. Very rarely they cause blood problems, and further mental disorders.	For all benzodiazepines restrict alcohol and take care with driving and machinery. Side effects are enhanced by drugs which affect the brain.

PLEASE NOTE:
THE DRUG INFORMATION ON THIS AND THE PREVIOUS PAGES IS A GUIDE ONLY. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE DETAILED INFORMATION ON ALL DRUGS. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL ADVICE.