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Anti-Anxiety Medications and Sedatives

Sedatives are a broad class of medications often prescribed for those with bipolar disorder (manic depression) to help regulate sleep, to alleviate anxiety, and to help with extreme manic episodes. The sedatives include tranquilizers, hypnotics, benzodiazepines, and anti-anxiety medications (anxiolytics). Found here are resources and information regarding these medications.

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