INFORMATION ABOUT BENZODIAZEPINES: TAVOR, VALIUM, RIVOTRIL, ATIVAN

Benzodiazepines are a class of drugs frequently prescribed for the treatment of nervousness. Common benzodiazepines comprise Tavor, Valium, Rivotril, and Ativan. Each of these drugs acts 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.