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Medicines for anxiety

If you have been diagnosed with anxiety, there are a few different medicines you might take. Learn how medicines are used for anxiety.

Temazepam

Temazepam is a medicine generally used to treat sleeping problems or insomnia by slowing brain activity. It requires a prescription by a doctor.

Diazepam

Diazepam is mainly used to treat people with anxiety. This page explains how it works, what the risks are, and other treatment options available.

Safe use of sleeping pills

Sleeping pills are medicines designed to help you fall asleep or stay asleep, in the treatment of insomnia. Learn more about the associated risks.

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