Editing Anxiolytic (section)

=== Benzodiazepines ===
[[Benzodiazepine]]s are used for acute anxiety and could be added along with current use of SSRIs to stabilize a treatment. Long-term use in treatment plans is not recommended. Different kinds of benzodiazepine will vary in its pharmacological profile, including its strength of effect and time taken for metabolism. The choice of the benzodiazepine will depend on the corresponding profiles.<ref name="Rang Dale 2012" />

Benzodiazepines are used for emergent or short-term management. They are not recommended as the first-line anti-anxiety drugs, but they can be used in combination with SSRIs/SNRIs during the initial treatment stage.<ref name="CAMH" /> Indications include panic disorder, sleep disorders, seizures, acute behavioral disturbance, muscle spasm and premedication and sedation for procedures.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Benzodiazepines: What They Are, Uses, Side Effects & Risks |url=https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/24570-benzodiazepines-benzos |access-date=2024-01-15 |website=Cleveland Clinic |language=en}}</ref>