A physician prescribes a benzodiazepine drug to help alleviate your anxiety. Which drug might you be taking?

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Benzodiazepines are commonly used to treat anxiety disorders and Xanax (alprazolam) is a commonly prescribed drug in this class. Prozac (fluoxetine) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression and anxiety disorders, but is not a benzodiazepine. Elavil (amitriptyline) is a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat depression but can also be used to treat anxiety disorders. Thorazine (chlorpromazine) is a typical antipsychotic drug used to treat psychotic disorders and is not typically used to treat anxiety disorders.

A Physician Prescribes a Benzodiazepine Drug to Help Alleviate Your