Synonyms for benzodiazepine
ˌbɛn zoʊ daɪˈæz əˌpin, -ˈeɪ zə-ben·zo·di·azepine

Princeton's WordNet

1. benzodiazepinenoun

   any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency

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1. • Minor Tranquilizer
   • Muscle Relaxant

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1. Gary Reisfield:

   Much attention has been paid to the explosion of prescription opioid prescribing and the associated morbidity and mortality. Much less attention has been paid to the shadow epidemic of benzodiazepine prescribing and its consequences.

2. Marcus Bachhuber:

   Benzodiazepine prescriptions are widespread, but their use may not be the smart choice for many patients, people should be cautious when taking benzodiazepines, particularly when combining them with alcohol or opioid medications.

3. Kaleigh McMordie:

   Chamomile tea has been used in traditional medicine to treat many ailments, including insomnia. Chamomile contains the flavonoid apigenin, a compound that binds to the benzodiazepine receptors in the brain, creating a sedative effect.

4. Joseph Ladapo:

   People need to be aware that if they're taking a benzodiazepine -- and a lot of patients are taking benzodiazepines -- and they're also prescribed an opioid, their risk of overdosing is much higher, our work shows that these patients [ taking benzodiazepines ], not only are they at higher risk of accidentally overdosing, but they are also more likely to be prescribed opioids. So they're higher risk and they're more likely to be exposed to the opioids in the first place.