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Types of Tranquilizers

Alcohol (Ethyl Alcohol or Ethanol)
Alcohol (Ethyl Alcohol or Ethanol)

Ethyl Alcohol vs Ethanol Ethyl alcohol and ethanol are two names given to indicate the same substance. Ethyl alcohol is the general name and ethanol is the IUPAC name.

Alprazolam (Xanax)
Alprazolam (Xanax)

Valium and Xanax are both brand-name versions of different generic drugs. Valium is a brand name for the drug diazepam, and Xanax is a brand name for the drug alprazolam. Both of these drugs are minor tranquilizers. They work by helping to boost the activity of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).

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Chloral Hydrate (Somnote)
Chloral Hydrate (Somnote)

Chloral hydrate has both fast-acting and long-lasting sedative effects. Chloral hydrate is for short-term use as a sedative or sleep medicine. It is sometimes given before a surgery to help you relax. Chloral hydrate may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)

Do not stop taking chlordiazepoxide all of a sudden without calling your doctor. You may have a greater risk of signs of withdrawal. If you need to stop chlordiazepoxide, you will want to slowly stop it as ordered by your doctor. Have your blood work checked if you are on chlordiazepoxide for a long time. Talk with your doctor.

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Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Clonazepam (Klonopin)

There is only one distinction between the various benzodiazepines. Xanax (alprazolam) and Ativan (lorazepam) are short-acting. Klonopin (clonazepan) and Valium (diazepam) are longer-acting. The beneficial effects of the benzodiazepines: They do, indeed, have a minor tranquilizing effect. For that reason they are called the minor tranquilizers.

Clorazepate (Tranxene)
Clorazepate (Tranxene)

Clorazepate is used to relieve symptoms of anxiety and alcohol withdrawal. This medicine may also be used with other medicines to treat partial seizures. This medicine may also be used with other medicines to treat partial seizures.

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Diazepam (Valium)
Diazepam (Valium)

Valium and Xanax are both brand-name versions of different generic drugs. Valium is a brand name for the drug diazepam, and Xanax is a brand name for the drug alprazolam. Both of these drugs are minor tranquilizers. They work by helping to boost the activity of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).

Estazolam (Prosom)
Estazolam (Prosom)

Estazolam is a sedative-hypnotic drug belonging to the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. It is sold in the United States under the names ProSom and Sedarest. It is sold in the United States under the names ProSom and Sedarest.